Each summer, the Thornapple Arts Council and Historic Charlton Park together host a juried exhibition of artwork from Barry County. The 2022 exhibition featured 19 pieces from 12 artists throughout Barry County and was on display from May 12th to July 17th.
First Place
Friendly Competition
Jana Thomas
Artist StatementSecond Place
Birds of Prey
Lane Cooper
Artist StatementThird Place
Jenill Wisteria
Jennie DeWitt
Peonies
Jennie DeWitt
Artist Statement
“Using the same methods as the old masters of glass, works of art are created that are pleasing to the eye yet serve a functional purpose or perhaps even the start of a family heirloom. I have studied the works of Tiffany and Handel and use those same methods on my creations. I strive for a different approach to light and color, in essence painting with glass.”
Honorable Mention
Curious About Bugs and Insects
Ronnie Woods
Dragonfly — Focus on Eyes
Ronnie Woods
Artist Statement
“I find beauty & inspiration in nature & the outdoors. Macro photography shows surprising views & intricate details that are often overlooked. You may think bugs/insects are creepy, but I think they’re cool, awesome, interesting creatures! Photographer-artist. Previous exhibits: ArtPrize/Grand Rapids, Art Center of Battle Creek, Artworks/Big Rapids, Hastings, Delton, festivals in Remus & Edmore.”
Honorable Mention
Driven By Symmetry
Karen Culver
Artist StatementLightning Over Gun Lake in Orangeville
Jeff Baurs
Lightning over the Hickory Corners Cemetery
Jeff Baurs
Artist Statement
“I’m Jeff Baurs and I like to chase and take pictures of natural phenomenon. These pictures are printed on 16×24 inch metal. The first photo was taken on the south end of Gun Lake in Orangeville in Barry County. The second was taken at the Hickory Corners Cemetery in Barry County.”
River
Eloise Berry
Artist Statement
“This painting is of a river in Colorado where you find elk, buffalo, and mountain lions roaming all around you.”
Indian Arrow Heads 1
George Clouse
Indian Arrow Heads 2
George Clouse
Artist Statement
“I’m retired and dabble in various hobbies. This artwork is made from Plaster of Paris and hand painted.”
Lena — Rescue, Therapy, Service Dog
Annette Freid
Spring at Cedar Creek Institute I
Annette Freid
Artist Statement
“I have been painting with watercolors since January 2020. I’m submitting two pieces this year which I have drawn and painted based upon personal photographs. Lena is based upon reference photographs of a beloved companion dog and is painted using gouache. I chose the landscape because of the beautiful contrast of white on green.”
Friendly Village
Katie Morris
Oh Happy Day (An Amish Scene)
Katie Morris
Artist Statement
“I have been painting since a young age (60 years). I am a self-taught artist, though I have participated in many art workshops and seminars. I am a member of BCSA (Battle Creek Society of Artists). I enjoy painting wildlife, nature, sunsets, reflections on water, and capturing simple moments in people’s lives.”
Imprint
Lauren Tripp
Artist Statement
“Lauren Tripp always practiced art in one form or another. She attended Art school at Western Michigan University and concentrated in jewelry, metalsmithing, and sculpture. She graduated with a BA of Arts in 2004. She now still resides in Michigan where she not only creates jewelry, but also gets to teach others to create and love it too at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Kirk Newman Art School.”
Pilot
Audre Wieringa
Soldier
Audre Wieringa
Artist Statement
“I love to make my own original characters for fun, inspired by the things around me like animals and colors. I create backstories and names for them. I use alcohol markers for color and black fine liners to outline. One of my favorite parts of making different characters is designing the clothes and jewelry. I also love incorporating different types of animals into my characters.”
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