Andrea Banks-Stazsak's Curatorial Choice 

Being accepted onto the judging and curatorial panel of L.O.V.E. Art has felt like a real honour. The opportunity to get so involved with an art exhibition and all it entails has been a great learning curve for me. From a starting point of considering each piece as it came in, to the practical considerations of hanging has been a wonderful experience.  Well here goes! My curatorial choices are as follows ( in no particular order)...

No Name by Katy Smith

I find this image really easy and interesting to look at. This portrait is striking in its simplicity. Using a restricted, muted palette, the artist has managed to capture a moment we all know well. The bare areas only serve to draw the eye to 'that' gaze. I feel that she knows, and I would rather she didn't! 

Me and You by Isobel Brigham

The dynamic colours make this a happy, playful scene. It captures a very charming, tender moment. I love the contemporary style and addition of the childish scrawls, adding to the very temporary, all too quickly gone, period of childhood. It speaks to me of love and nostalgia.

Landscape of Her Soul by Kendrick Snodin

I love the beautiful choice of colours in this painting, they are both warm, comforting and exciting at the same. They draw you in for long enough to step inside and find your own meaning. It has a dream-like quality that offers interesting shapes, textures and distances. Everything works so well. I could look upon this vista for a very long time.

Where the Light Gets In by Nigel Smith

It was the light that first drew me in. It is a beautifully represented image. At first glance, I saw myself in a cavern, heartened by the shaft of light ahead. Later, this view became much more dynamic. I see stormy seas with grand movements of dangerous waters. Love it!

We Met at Night by Helen Foster

I love the detailed illustrative quality of this piece. It is quirky, thought-provoking and fun (as is the title). I see a plague mask, are they willing to risk infection for a passionate, clandestine meeting? Or maybe he is visiting her bed-chamber in the small hours, enveloping her in his cloak, clasping her with his skeletal hand? So many interesting details to ponder over. The colours, and bold, clean lines are all very appealing.

Richard and the Tulips by Chloe Bates

I love the happy colours in this piece. The graphic style is really interesting and the clever use of colour (or lack of), draws the eye to Richard. I like the way he has been bordered with colourful details, causing the viewer to roam around the painting, taking in every detail. The partially painted sections are fun to examine and decide what they may be. It all works so well. A really beautiful painting.