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“Seen/Unseen” by Lisa Tyson Ennis | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Lisa Tyson Ennis’ image Seen/Unseen received the Directors’ Award in the water exhibition juried by Catherine Couturier.  Lisa’s exhibition Seen/Unseen is discussed in this GalleryTalk. Artist Statement My work is […]

 

“Ice and Sand” by Glen Serbin | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artists who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Glen Serbin’s image Dune Study received the Juror’s Award in the elsewhere exhibition juried by Kevin Tully.  Glen’s exhibition Ice and Sand is discussed in this GalleryTalk. Artist Statement “Photography has been […]

 

“portal” juried by Ann Jastrab | GalleryTalk

The portal exhibition, juried by Ann Jastrab, was in the online gallery from November 21, 2025  to January 1, 2026. The juror selected forty seven images from thirty four artist for the exhibition. Kari Bishop’s Eighth Door received the Juror’s Award. Jessica Wascak’s image Points of Light: “Veil” received the Director’s Award.  (pardon the geographical […]

 

Something I would like to talk about: Story Structure

  Something we talk about a lot in reviews is how to create a cohesive, compelling body of work. There are many facets and answers to this question, but one I think doesn’t get talked about is the use of basic story structure. The visual representation of basic story structure is a lopsided pyramid set […]

 

“Sixth Street Bridge” by Linda Posnick | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Linda Posnick’s image Last Days Of The Sixth Street Bridge 2015 received the Directors’ Award in the town & county exhibition juried by Michael Kirchoff.  Linda’s exhibition Sixth Street Bridge is […]

 

“Days Between Stations” by Thomas Burke | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Thomas Burke’s image Shinagawa Aquarium received the Juror’s Award in the water exhibition juried by Catherine Couturier.  Thomas’ exhibition Days Between Stations is discussed in this GalleryTalk. Artist Statement “I didn’t start […]

 

“the imperfect lens” juried by Amanda Smith | GalleryTalk

the imperfect lens exhibition, juried by Amanda Smith, was in the online gallery from October 1  to November 30, 2025. The juror selected forty three images from twenty artist for the exhibition. Renee S Elkin’s Meditation received the Juror’s Award. James Rohan’s image Suspension Tower, Brooklyn Bridge received the Director’s Award. Juror’s Statement For years, my […]

 

“black/white” juried by Michael Kirchoff | GalleryTalk

The black/white exhibition juried by Michael Kirchoff, was in the online gallery from October 10  to November 20, 2025. The juror selected forty seven images from thirty three artist for the exhibition. Edward L Rubin’s Hands received the Juror’s Award. Robin Olive Reich’s image Mabel Looking for Me Through the Bedroom Window received the Director’s […]

 

“Photoexpressionism” by Michael Pointer | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Michael Pointer’s image Blue Cow with Sun received the Juror’s Award in the expressionism exhibition juried by Doug Chinnery.  Michael’s exhibition Photoexpressionism is discussed in this GalleryTalk. Artist Statement “My work explores […]

 

“I Am Nearer to You Than You Imagine” by Chris Losee | Awards Collective GalleryTalk

The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Chris Losee’s  cyanotype on glass plate, Reflection, received the Directors’ Award in the unique: alternative processes exhibition juried by DorRae Stevens, Kevin Tully and Amanda Smith.  Chris’ exhibition I Am […]