Amber Jesson's Curatorial Choice

This year the entries are so wonderful and diverse which reflects what I think  L.O.V.E. Art is all about. My curatorial choices are: (click the work to go to the artist's website/social media)

Determination by Hannah Webber

As soon as I look at the multi-layered painting, I am captivated. My sight is drawn immediately to the subject's eyes and the intensity of her gaze. Her determination can not only be recognised but felt. I admire the level of emotion this painting incites within myself.

Become It by Zoryanna Rubel

There is a beauty in the way the tear made within the collage elongates with the direction of the dancers arm, suggestive of her movements.

Peach Solstice by Kate Robotham

Although working with a minimal colour palette, the delicate floral forms are recognisable yet abstracted. I became absorbed by the forms, transporting me to various places and memories of being surrounded by nature. I admire how Peach Solstice allows you to reflect on your own experiences by not having strict ties on a specific location.

The Worst Hotel I have Ever Stayed In by Phoebe Mae Ellis

As a lover of film, I am drawn to this photograph and its composition. With the lamp being the camera’s main source of light, the shadows dancing off of the walls lead you to observe other items within the frame. I’m curious to know... why was this the worst hotel the artist had ever stayed in?

Presence by Jarvis Brookfield

The skill within this piece of work is undoubtedly remarkable. The ethereal and other-worldly presence the artist brings to the painting, makes me curious to discover this world bathed in a hue of pink for myself. Every time I look at this painting, I find another detail which I hadn’t noticed before.

Untitled by Nika Pagacova

There is a presence of both life and death itself within this piece. Contrasted against the black background, I am drawn to the saturated colours amongst the bones, reminiscent of a time of life yet a strong reminder of what is now left over.

Rebirth by Victoria Curtin Rivera

There is a real depth of emotion and pain felt in this sculpture. The way her eyes are closed with her head held back, almost in acceptance and the physical support she is providing herself. I am mesmerised and moved by the way the artist has been able to capture this emotion with clay.