Disappointing Art Show

~ MaryG

The “Stronger Together: Art for Democracy” opening was last night and it was disappointing. My painting had the worst placement of all. It was at the very end, in a dark area, and up so high you’d have to be like 7 feet tall to look directly at it. It was definitely not the Bucket List experience I was thinking it might be.

I’m 5’8” (and wearing heels) and that’s my painting above my head.

The piece that won was made on a computer with Canva. The person who made it said it was her first time using Canva.

This poster got first place and a $500 prize.

The best part of the event was the lovely centerpiece.

A lot of effort went into creating this exhibit, so I shouldn’t complain.

But hey, it’s my blog and I’ll complain if I want to. 😉

28 thoughts on “Disappointing Art Show”

  2. I think it’s fantastic that you put yourself out there and tried!! And your painting was amazing! I don’t understand at all how the poster beat you nevermind 1st place 😩

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  3. Sorry your piece wasn’t given better placement…. but the winning piece? Ugh. That’s not art, it’s a motivational poster. And as far as I’m concerned computer art isn’t art.

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    1. Thanks for your support May. I’m not sure I’ve figured out this retirement thing yet, but painting certainly helped me get through the winter. I’ll keep at it. 😀

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    1. Thank you so much for your very kind words Kari. I definitely didn’t expect to win, but really wish it’d been hung where regular-height people could’ve appreciated it.

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    1. Thank you! The medium was listed as: “Digital Media.” That should not be allowed to compete with handmade projects!! I love all the back-up I get here.🙏🏼😀

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