Glenn Grishkoff was kind enough to venture out to this desert wonderland to judge this year's Fall Fine Art show. This marks the second time Glenn has been a judge for Chaparral Artists and it was a real treat speaking with him about art!
Glenn Grishkoff has taught, performed and exhibited his work nationally and internationally in Japan, South Africa and Thailand. He was awarded special invitations from the Shigaraki Cultural Ceramic Park in Japan and from Chiang Dao Artist Residency in Thailand where he collaborated with hill tribe people and the famous "painting elephants". He has lectured at The Mashiko Museum of Art and The International Workshop Ceramic Art in Tokoname, Japan. The Oregon School of Art and Craft, The LH Project and the Florida Keys Community College have welcomed him as a visiting artist and lecturer. In 2008, Grishkoff was awarded the Idaho Commission on the Arts fellowship grant for his sculptural work. Grishkoff holds a MFA from the Claremont Graduate University and a BFA from California State Fullerton. He currently maintains a studio practice in Anaheim and Los Angeles and teaches workshops in performance, brush making and ceramics. He is currently a professor at Loyola MaryMount University in Los Angeles teaching upper division courses in Art and Ecology.
Artist Statement
California-based artist, Glenn Grishkoff, grew up watching his Russian father–born and raised in China–grind his own ink, calligraphically working with iconic glyphs onto rice paper. This childhood memory and his own experience in Asia taught Grishkoff the power of a brushstroke and the spirit of natural materials. The sculptural objects and performances he creates with clay, paper, wood, metal, glass, textiles and hair, reference his own story, the power of mark-making and the materials he uses.
Grishkoff believes that paying homage to the animal spirit within the physical world is an important part of human experience. The artist is also inspired by the sculptural qualities and possibilities of clay combined with other materials. Some of these material explorations result in objects that are used in performance. Grishkoff uses objects to establish a sensual connection between body and mind that ritualizes the performance space. Grishkoff often uses brushstrokes to represent breath, along with masks, garments, and sound. Together, these elements draw audiences into meditation and offer a spiritual experience.
Juror's Statement
When jurying an artist show I go beyond my own personal likes and dislikes acting in the moment and with my intuition. I rely on my background as a professional educator, artist and spiritual practitioner. We are judged the day we are born into this world and until the day we die. In an odd way we become accustomed to being judged by others in our daily lives but when we are judged on the quality of our creativity, and how it fits or doesn’t fit into society’s norms, this critique can become difficult to handle at times. Through my teachings I strive to free others from their fear of art to embrace the act of creativity as an essential component of daily life.
Some thoughts I often ask my students & artists friends to ponder & discuss when creating works of art:
- Are we born with talent or is it developed over time to be an accomplished artist? How does time play a role in making a work of art?
- For who and why do we make our artwork for? How can we stay true to ourselves?
- How does the creative process feed our soul and mesh into our daily life and the lives of others?
- Why are artist communities essential for healthy societies and cultures?
It was a pleasure being a juror for the Chaparral Artists group and I wish everybody the best in their creative endeavors and continued success.
Sincerely,
Glenn Grishkoff
The Fall Judged Fine Art show is on the walls at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley until November 16, 2022.
Our seasonal fine art shows are open to the public and judged by an invited artist or teacher and they provide a fantastic glimpse of what our local creators have been focused on. Painted & drawn works, mixed media, assemblage, stained-glass, and more - you can expect to see these types of creations during our Fine Art exhibits.
A total of twenty-three (23) entries were received from seven (7) artists! Typically, we experience smaller judged fine art shows, likely due to the fact that creations of paint or assemblage take time to fully complete. Many artists work on a limited number of art creations per year.
The 23 entries were sorted into the three judged categories of "Nature's Kaleidoscope", "Beautiful Creatures", and "Flowers".
Judge
Glenn Grishkoff was kind enough to venture out to this desert wonderland to judge this year's Fall Fine Art show. This marks the second time Glenn has been a judge for Chaparral Artists and it was a real treat speaking with him about art!
Glenn Grishkoff has taught, performed and exhibited his work nationally and internationally in Japan, South Africa and Thailand. He was awarded special invitations from the Shigaraki Cultural Ceramic Park in Japan and from Chiang Dao Artist Residency in Thailand where he collaborated with hill tribe people and the famous "painting elephants". He has lectured at The Mashiko Museum of Art and The International Workshop Ceramic Art in Tokoname, Japan. The Oregon School of Art and Craft, The LH Project and the Florida Keys Community College have welcomed him as a visiting artist and lecturer. In 2008, Grishkoff was awarded the Idaho Commission on the Arts fellowship grant for his sculptural work. Grishkoff holds a MFA from the Claremont Graduate University and a BFA from California State Fullerton. He currently maintains a studio practice in Anaheim and Los Angeles and teaches workshops in performance, brush making and ceramics. He is currently a professor at Loyola MaryMount University in Los Angeles teaching upper division courses in Art and Ecology.
Artist Statement
California-based artist, Glenn Grishkoff, grew up watching his Russian father–born and raised in China–grind his own ink, calligraphically working with iconic glyphs onto rice paper. This childhood memory and his own experience in Asia taught Grishkoff the power of a brushstroke and the spirit of natural materials. The sculptural objects and performances he creates with clay, paper, wood, metal, glass, textiles and hair, reference his own story, the power of mark-making and the materials he uses.
Grishkoff believes that paying homage to the animal spirit within the physical world is an important part of human experience. The artist is also inspired by the sculptural qualities and possibilities of clay combined with other materials. Some of these material explorations result in objects that are used in performance. Grishkoff uses objects to establish a sensual connection between body and mind that ritualizes the performance space. Grishkoff often uses brushstrokes to represent breath, along with masks, garments, and sound. Together, these elements draw audiences into meditation and offer a spiritual experience.
Juror's Statement
When jurying an artist show I go beyond my own personal likes and dislikes acting in the moment and with my intuition. I rely on my background as a professional educator, artist and spiritual practitioner. We are judged the day we are born into this world and until the day we die. In an odd way we become accustomed to being judged by others in our daily lives but when we are judged on the quality of our creativity, and how it fits or doesn’t fit into society’s norms, this critique can become difficult to handle at times. Through my teachings I strive to free others from their fear of art to embrace the act of creativity as an essential component of daily life.
Some thoughts I often ask my students & artists friends to ponder & discuss when creating works of art:
It was a pleasure being a juror for the Chaparral Artists group and I wish everybody the best in their creative endeavors and continued success.
Sincerely,
Glenn Grishkoff
Beautiful Creatures
First-place
"Mystic Raven"
Jennifer Grandi
"I love the way you captured the inquisitive look of this mystic raven! Beautiful use of color."
Second-place
"Cheeky"
Raini Armstrong
"Very playful and cheeky indeed! Can practically hear the water splashing.."
Third-place
"Gaia Moving"
Victoria Sebanz
"Inventive, very creative and exellent use of highlights throughout the leaves and body."
Nature's Kaleidoscope
First-place
"Midnight Jugglers"
Raini Armstrong
"Beautiful! Nice sense of movement in the ocotillo and nicely captured dreamy sunset. Makes me feel like I'm camping."
Second-place
"Roped Beauty"
Raini Armstrong
"Really like the abstract sky juxtaposed with the realistic trees! Haunting."
Third-place
"Rock Study #2"
Raini Armstrong
"Playful clouds and lovely textures on the rocks, looks like a breath of fresh air."
Honorable Mention
"Joshua Tree Park"
Nancy Miehle
"I really love that this is a medium that you don't always see in a fine art setting - really well done, supper interesting use of atmopheric perspective!"
Abstract
First-place
"Lady of the Glen"
Nancy Kimes
"Stunning colors and haunting spectre of the lady. Love it."
Second-place
"Green Aurora"
Eddie Tucker
"Nice flow and composition, playful colors, reminds me of the microscope imagery and macro imagery all at once."
Third-place
"Rapid Flow"
Nancy Kimes
"I love the flow - it looks like a topographic map and a lava flow all at the same time."
Best of Show
"Midnight Jugglers"
Raini Armstrong
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President's Award
"Red Hot Sunset"
Raini Armstrong
Thanks go to the participating artists that shared their work with us. To Rainbow Stew and all visitors that make these shows possible. And congratulations to the creators that placed!
If you find yourself out and about, make sure to stop by Rainbow Stew (please follow any guidelines that they may require) and enjoy the Judged Fine Art show. It will be displayed until May when we transition into the open Judged Spring Photography Show!
We all want to take advantage of this great space because it sees a constant stream of traffic throughout the week. Chaparral Artists see sales through this venue, so do not pass up the opportunity to hang your art with us when you can during these shows.
Stay safe and continue creating!