Cannon Art Gallery - Juried Biennial

Shopping at the library is always a pleasure. Not only is there a myriad of free information, but a beautiful art gallery attached! I always make a point to stop in and see what is new. 

Today I was fortunate enough to see the work of San Diego county artists at the Juried Biennial exhibit. I love seeing a broad spectrum of work in one room. Each piece stands out as its own unique contribution. In a single person show, I often find my thoughts or eyes weighted by the repetition of style or theme. In a mixed show such as this, each piece is an exciting, different moment that can be complimented by its neighbor. For example, Chris Kafka's Disassociation was exeptionally engaging and energetic. Placed near Nanette Newbry's Headed West from East brought out the calm, deep qualities of her work.

Chris Kafka's "Disassociation"Nanette Newbry's "Headed West from East" 

There was very beautiful and inspiring artwork at the show. I was left with a renewed passion for my work. I am often hesitant to create anything. I want it to be perfect - the figures completely accurate, the lines smooth and perfect without brush strokes. I had the thought that no art is perfect. It is simply an expression of self, where the self is at that moment and a part of a deeper, greater journey for the artist. 

I walked away with the intention to stop judging myself right now, to find myself in a greater place tomorrow.