Left: The first place People’s Choice winner in the painting category was “Remy” an oil painting by artist Lori Heckleman.
Right: The wire sculpture horse is the first place Peoples Choice winner in the sculpture category. The title is “Raring to Go” by artist Alice Bentivegna (photos submitted by John Patterson)

Tryon Painters & Sculptors opened their current exhibit of works by members of the organization with a reception at which attendees voted on their favorite entries. The People’s Choice Awards were divided into the categories of two-dimensional art and sculpture. Winners were selected from the almost fifty entries.

The first place prize in two-dimensional art was awarded to Lori Heckleman for her painting entitled “Remy.” Second place went to Carol Swetman for her watercolor “Enlightened Cows.” Third place was awarded to Ken Miller for his landscape “Cove Creek.”

In the Sculpture category, the first place winner was Alice Bentivegna’s wire sculpture entitled “Raring to Go.”

Mary Lou Diekmann was awarded second place for her ceramic sculpture entitled “Mesa Mystery.” James Greene garnered third place with his mixed media entry “Critters.”

The Members’ Show will continue through April 5 at the Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery located at 26 Maple Street in downtown Tryon. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition to the Members’ Show, visit the Gift Gallery featuring the works of over 50 local and regional artists.

For additional information about this event as well as upcoming shows, classes, workshops and demonstrations please visit Tryon Painters & Sculptors gallery and studios at 26 Maple Street in downtown Tryon or the web site at www.tryonpaintersandsculptors.com.

 

– article submitted 

by John Patterson