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January
2002
Volume 66 |
Number 1
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ASA
Art Show:
‘Down by the Riverside’ Triumphs in Wake of September
11 Tragedy |
Jerry
J. Berger, M.D., Chair
Committee on Art Exhibits
The 34th annual ASA Art Exhibit, “Down by the Riverside”
shone as one of the best exhibits that the ASA has ever displayed,
despite the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Braving long
air traffic delays, canceled flights and slow overland travel,
the artists persevered and managed to deliver works showcasing
their talents to the exhibit hall. There were 145 entries, about
the same as most yearly exhibits, and the literature entries numbered
12. It was the first year that digital photography was an entry
category. A set of photographs of the World Trade Center by Alan
W. Grogono, M.D., was assembled on short notice and was featured
prominently in the exhibit hall as a tribute to all those brave
people who lost their lives in the September 11 attack. Judging
of the art entries took place on Saturday afternoon, October 13,
and was overseen by Sam and Diane Losavio, who examined and re-examined
the art over a five-hour period before making their final award
decisions. Literature was judged by Shelley Mickle, a prominent
author and columnist. The winners of each category should be proud
and know that well-credentialed professionals awarded them prizes.
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“Best of Show” was awarded to Govind P. Garg,
M.D., for his color photograph “Morning Prayer.”
The winners in all the other categories are listed below:
Best of Show
Govind P. Garg, M.D., –“Morning Prayer”
Viewers’ Choice
Medge D. Owen, M.D., –“Croak-quette Anyone?”
Junior Exhibitor
1st Tanvi Shah for oil painting –“Foothills
in Italy”
2nd James L. Patterson, M.D., for color photography–“Sunset
at 21:00”
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Govind
P. Garg, M.D., won “Best of Show” for his “Morning
Prayer” photograph, but the biggest victory was the
positive member turnout during a tragic time. |
Theme: Down by the Riverside
1st William B. Strong, Jr., M.D., for digital photography –“View
of Ocean Springs over Watermelon”
2nd Laszlo Gyermek, M.D., Ph.D., for oil painting –“Sailboat
at Zuiderzee”
3rd Anne E. Dickison, M.D., for color photography –“Stealth
Glider”
Honorable Mention Karen Furman, M.D., and group –“Altered
Book”
Painting: oil and acrylics
1st Mary A. Cheng, M.D., –“Sikou”
2nd Saroj M. Shah, M.D., –“Standing Vigil”
3rd Maria Anderson –“Irene of Mykonos”
Painting: watercolor, tempera and gouache
1st Medge D. Owen, M.D., –“Croak-quette Anyone”
2nd “Ezzat I. Abouleish, M.D., –“Ali-Baba
3rd Ann Gessner –“Peony”
Photography: color
1st Govind P. Garg, M.D., –“Morning Prayer”
2nd Douglas J. Reinhart, M.D., –“Navigating the Bergs”
3rd Govind P. Garg, M.D., –“Smokies at Dawn”
Honorable Mention: Jacquelin K. Kewalramani,
M.D., –“Divine Light”
Photography: black and white
1st Gregory M. Janelle, M.D., –“Beach Trip”
2nd William L Johnson, M.D., –“Morada Eternal”
Photography: digital
1st William B. Strong, Jr., M.D., –“Antique Shop”
2nd Jessie A. Leak, M.D., –“Water Lilies”
3rd Alan W. Grogono, M.D. –“In Memoriam”
Honorable Mention: Jerry A. Cohen, M.D., –“Sedona
Sunrise”
Graphic works on paper: drawings, prints and pastels
1st George M. Wahab, M.D., –“Beside the Flowers”
2nd Druscilla A. DeFalque –“Dreams II”
3rd Suada N. Spirtovic, M.D., –“Confusion”
Honorable Mention: Jessie A. Leak, M.D. –“Fisherman”
Sculpture: including found objects
1st Jose S. Sison, M.D., –“Daddy Long Legs”
2nd Jerry J. Berger, M.D. –“Second Life”
Crafts: including needlework, weaving, pottery, stained glass,
jewelry
1st Karen Furman, M.D., –“When in Disgrace (crafts)”
2nd Gulen F. Tangoren, M.D., –“Scottish Tissles (needlework)”
3rd Hema Mehta –“Blue River (pottery)”
Honorable Mention Patti Hetrick –“William’sChoice
(quilting)”
This was my first year as Chair of the Committee on Art Exhibits,
and things went smoothly, largely because of the tireless help
of committee members and Kelly Spaulding, our wonderful coordinator.
The theme for next year in Orlando, Florida, will be “Fountain
of Youths,” in recognition of our Florida location and its
association with both water and as a center for children’s
vacation activities. Rev up your minds and imaginations and start
creating next year’s entries!
Guidelines for art and literature entries are being modified
slightly to improve the exhibit, so please access the ASA Web
site in the near future and note the changes. I look forward to
seeing everyone in Orlando next year and to enjoying the wonderful
artistic creations.
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Jerry J. Berger, M.D., is Associate Professor
of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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