Renowned painter Jane Filer, who served as judge for the 16th Annual Studio Tour Opening Show, named four winners at the December 5th Central Carolina Community College reception. "This was a really difficult job," Filer stressed. "There are so many exceptional works of art in this show." Joey Howell won honorable mention for his painting "Space Torch". Third place went to Martha Danek for her decorated gourd, "Everyone's Nest". Second place was earned by Sally Rockriver for "Birth of the Melt", a work in fused glass. Filer presented the first prize to Roy Lindholm for his photograph "Myrtle Beach II". "You can just imagine so many stories when you look at this wonderful photo, she explained. Forrest Greenslade, Chatham Artists Guild President, said, "This was one of our best shows ever.” “Hats off to all of our artists, and especially this year's winners," he added, "It is a special thrill to have Jane Filer here to highlight our opening show."
At the age of five in California, Jane Filer (http://www.janefiler.com/) began to paint. At eleven her family migrated to Western Australia where she first became acquainted with the ethereal artwork of the aboriginal people. The mystical nature of this culture made for a lasting impression. She attended Southern Illinois University where she received a Bachelors of Fine Art degree with honors. She moved to North Carolina where she received her Masters degree in Fine Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2006, after teaching painting and drawing for 21 years at The Carrboro Arts Center Jane retired and has dedicated the rest of her life solely to painting. To this day, her paintings are inspired by deep contemplations of life, reality and her relationship to nature.
The Chatham Artists Guild (http://www.chathamartistsguild.org/) is a non-profit organization of regionally and nationally recognized visual artists. Each year, Guild members open their studios to the public through the Chatham Open Studio Tour. Visitors travel throughout lovely rural Chatham County to meet artists in their own work spaces, and share their ideas on art and the creative process. The second weekend of this year's Tour is December 13 and 14.
Caption: Chatham Winners. Individual photos on request
Chatham Artists Guild
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http://www.chathamartistsguild.org/
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