The Winter Show, Main Gallery installation view.

THE WINTER SHOW

December 6, 2024 – January 4, 2025

This juried all-media exhibition features artworks by artist-members of Palos Verdes Art Center.

JUROR: YULIA GASIO

Yulia Gasio is a Ukrainian-born artist who lives and practices art in California. Her works have been featured in numerous exhibitions regionally and nationally, and are in private and public collections that include Ukraine Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, Ukraine Cultural Center Los Angeles, Osten Collection Skopje, North Macedonia, and Creative Spark Centre, Dundalk, Ireland. She earned an MA in Art History from California State University Fresno and MFA in Drawing and Painting from California State University Long Beach and also a recipient of multiple awards and scholarships. Yulia is an Assistant Professor teaching Drawing and Painting at California State University Long Beach.

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JUROR’S STATEMENT

The Winter Show exhibition highlights a diverse array of works, showcasing the creativity, technical skill, and conceptual depth of a vibrant artistic community. The submissions reflected a wide range of voices and perspectives, making the selection process both challenging and rewarding.

The selection criteria focused on works that demonstrated a clear connection between concept and execution. Priority was given to pieces that combined technical excellence with compelling narratives or offered fresh perspectives, as well as those that explored innovative approaches to materials and addressed contemporary themes with authenticity.

Every submission had its own strengths, and the final selections aim to represent the dynamism and diversity of the artists while creating a cohesive and engaging experience for viewers. This exhibition stands as a testament to the creativity and dedication of the participating artists. It has been an honor to contribute to this process, and I am grateful toboth the artists and the organizers for making this show possible.

Yulia Gasio, Juror

This exhibition is made possible, in part, by generous support from–