EVENING GLOW
by
GINNIE SWARTZ
2011
Best of Show
Congratulations to Ginnie Swartz, from the Bethel Park Art League, as she has won this years "Best of Show" Award in our Annual Holiday Open House. Ginnie's Watercolor Original titled "Evening Glow" won this coveted Award. For this years show, we had invited back all of the Artists that had an exhibition in the gallery during the 2011 season and ended up with 23 different artists and over 54 original works. The theme of this years Open House was one of "Winter Warmth or Holiday Joy" and the Artists sure did allow that to show in there work. Mediums included; Watercolor, Illustration, Digital Photography, Oil, Acrylic, Cut Paper and more....
Congratulations to the following
Honorable Mentions:
HANG ON ST. CHRISTOPHER
by
JOHN HINDERLITER
FRENZY SHOPPING
by
LYNN ANGELELLI
GIVING THANKS
by
KIM CURINGA
Our Judge for this years event was Dino Guarino. Dino is a noted Pittsburgh artist and historian who truly enjoys nostalgia. Through his work, Dino delights in capturing the “heart” and “feel” of times long past. This is easy to see in is newest work; "Eternal Summer", Follow me to Forbes Field, an original Oil on exhibit here at Jeff Edwards Gallery throughout the Holiday Season. His early years were dedicated to studying ecclesiastic art at the Joseph Poli Art Studios of Pittsburgh. Incorporating all types of Roman Catholic and Byzantine iconology, he designed and executed wall murals, Stations of the Cross, and also refurbished statuary throughout Western Pennsylvania. Dino’s knowledge of iconology, coupled with his exactness for detail, resulted in his being commissioned to design hand-painted vestures for His Holiness Pope John Paul II during his second U.S. tour in 1987 in Columbia, South Carolina.
With a background centered in and around Pittsburgh, it should come as no surprise that Dino is also a sports enthusiast. And this enthusiasm has inspired many of his works. In 1984, he conducted his first exhibit in cooperation with the National Football League and the Pittsburgh Steelers. In April of 1989, Dino was commissioned by the Pittsburgh Pirates to paint a series of sport illustrations, which appeared regularly in the Pittsburgh Pirate programs. The Pittsburgh Pirates granted another commission, Dino’s artwork adorned the 2000 Pittsburgh Pirate Season Tickets, the final season at Three Rivers Stadium. Dino’s first print, “The Hit That Closed Down the Town”, (Mazeroski’s 1960 World Series homerun) has sold out. In 1991 Dino started publishing his own works through Guarino Gallery. His lithograph entitled simply “Roberto”, an oil rendering of the late great Pirate superstar, sold out within one year, as well as his Mario Lemieux edition. Other limited edition prints by Dino Guarino are available at art galleries throughout the Tri-State area. Dino’s ability to blend artistry and history offers a fresh look to the American sports scene. As stated before, Dino has this way of capturing the "heart" and "feel" of times long past and this feeling has never been more prevalent than in his latest work: Take a look and judge for yourself.
"Eternal Summer"
Follow Me to Forbes Field
Original Oil
30 X 48
Limited Edition Giclee's
Edition Size: 100
Available December 2011
For more information or to place your order, contact Jeff at the gallery.
Dino’s work has enabled him to be actively involved in raising money for several charities throughout the area, including cancer research and diabetes. Over the years Dino has sold prints and originals throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Europe.
A Big "Thank You" to Dino for Judging this Exhibition!
