The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam announces the opening of its \u201cCreative Hands: Selected Works by Pacific Artists\u201d art exhibition in a virtual format. The exhibition is the 15th in a biennial series of juried exhibits at Isla Center for the Arts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pandemic has pushed us to explore new platforms, and I am pleased that we are able to continue this series online,\u201d said Velma Yamashita, exhibit coordinator and director of the center.<\/p>\n
Selecting the theme and works to be featured was juror Jill Deupi, director and chief curator at the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. She holds a bachelor\u2019s in political science and French literature from Mount Holyoke College (Mass.), a master\u2019s in art history from Birkbeck College\/University of London, a juris doctorate from American University (D.C.), a doctorate in art history from the University of Virginia, and a certificate in arts administration from New York University.<\/p>\n
\u201cServing as a juror is a tremendous responsibility, but it is an even greater privilege and pleasure,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Among 205 submissions, Deupi selected 96 works by 26 artists.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I saw confirmed my belief in the power of art,\u201d Deupi said. \u201cThe works I reviewed also introduced me to Guam, the beautiful muse of so many participating artists.\u201d<\/p>\n
The selected works feature a variety of media, including prints, photography, collage, acrylic, watercolor and oil paintings, batik on silk, copper sculptures, wood carvings, and mixed media compositions.<\/p>\n
She named two pieces \u201cBest-in-Show\u201d:<\/p>\n
The online exhibition will be accessible until Feb. 26 at https:\/\/url.uog.edu\/creativehands. (AP)<\/p>\n