Suzanne Amos, left, who operates The Amos Agency, re-
ceives the first place award inthe downtown decorating con-
test from the Chamber’s Shirley Brutko.
Fall in October is bring-
ing innovative decorations
to the downtown.
Shirley Brutko, Director
of the Kings Mountain Of-
fice, Cleveland Chamber,
invites downtown busi-
nesses to display decora-
tions from now until
Thanksgiving to treat visi-
tors and citizens .to the
photos by LIB STEWART -
beautiful Fall color and fo-
liage.
Contest prizes were do-
nated by the Southern Arts
Society, Battleground Steak
House and Artist Shirley
Brutko. !
Assisting the Chamber
office with the contest were
Renee Hill, Debbie Mauney
and Jewel Reavis.
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‘Gateways to the South’ on display at the Depot
New SAS exhib features southern history, landmarks
The Southern Ay Society Exhibition
underway at the KM Arts Council at the
Depot through Nov. 9 is generating excite-
ment and adding to the appreciation from the
public was a public reception Saturday and
presentation of awards. Over 60 artists par-
ticipated in the tough competition.
Artists interpreted our southern history
and well known landmarks in painting, pho-
tography and sculpture.
’My selection of the winning works was .
based on technical merit, creative thought
and how the work drew me to discover its a
aesthetic qualities,” said Dr. Mary Lou High-
tower, USC Upstate Associate Art Profes-
sor,
First Place was awarded to Gary A. Shel-~
ley’s oil painting, “Fallen Timbers”. This
work demonstrated a strong technical skill
that at first glance made you think that you
were viewing a photograph. ‘There was a
subtle play of light reflected in the foliage
and danced along the ripping water that gave
the viewer a feeling of a cool summer day in
the forest. Though at first glance, the work
appears to be photorealistic, upon closer in-
spection the work reflects the creative hand
of the artist interpreting the special place. He
won a $200 cash prize.
Second Place was awarded to Lori
McAdams’ “Antiquing”. This scratchboard
work was executed in high degree of techni-
cal merit. This medium does not allow any
margin of error in achieving the perspective
view of an antique shop. Again this work
seems to follow the overall theme of the ex-
hibition by allowing the viewer a special in-
sight into a world of old items and treasures
of the past. She won a $150 cash prize.
Third Place was awarded to Ann Walker’s
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fabric dollbAade. This 3D rendering of fe-
male figure demonstrate a strong aesthetic
sensitivity to form. The delicate handling of
the features especially in the face and feet
gave the work a demanding presence. This
figure will cause you to wonder what the fig-
ure was thinking after a hard day’s work in
the garden. She won a $75 cash prize.
Merit Awards went to three artists who
won $50 cash prizes.
Martha Manco’s acrylic painting, “Chim-
ney Rock in Autumn” was given the Merit
Award for its creative impression of a well-
known landmark . Many artists have painted
its likeness but the sfrong color palette of-au-
tumn moved away from photorealism to im-
pressionistic view of the familiar scene.
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Tammy Farley’s “Era 1850’s” was a sen-
sitive photograph that captured a homey °
porch scene. The decision of a straw hat
placed between unoccupied old wooden
chairs proved to a strong draw to this judge’s
eye. The work portrays a warm look into by-
gone days.
Lorene Lovell’s “Memory Spaces” was a
technically executed watercolor. The artist’s
decision to pull a strong burst of light
through the background trees gives the work
an almost eerie impression. This work con-
veys the artist’s special style to a memorable
place.
“Gateways to the South” will be on dis-
play in the galleries of Southern Arts Soci-
ety through Nov. 9, 2012 at the depot, 301.
N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain.
Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Fri-
day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-
8 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For
more information call 704-739-5585. This is
a free event, there is no admission free.
Above: Gary A. Shelley's 1st place oil painting, ‘Fallen Timbers’
At right: Martha Manco’s Merit Award
winning acrylic painting,
“Chimney Rock In Autumn’
Mauney Mémorial Library took the third place award in the downtown decorating contest.
October 17, 2012
Ann Walker’s fabric doll ‘Addie’