ARTOMATIC TOP 10

TOP 10 IN CRAFT: Artomatic 2.0

Our esteemed jurors selected the top 10 best craft to see at Artomatic 2.0! (Listed in no particular order)

Thank you to our jurors:
- Interior designer and collector, Judy Weisman
- Artist and past Artomatic awardee, Rania Hassan
- Collector and past JRA president, Clemmer Montague
- Collectors Sandy and Norman Michell
​- Collector, photographer and arts consultant, Leslie Lane
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And a special thank you to our Artomatic chair, Interior Designer Mallory Lawson, A.S.I.D.!

The James Renwick Alliance has partnered with Artomatic since 2009 to present some of the top craft from the DC region. This year, in honor of their 20th anniversary, we are delighted to be a proud sponsor of Artomatic 2.0, the first virtual event. Artomatic is a local arts event exhibiting visual and performing artists in vacant spaces around Washington DC.

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1. Rhoda Baer

Rhoda Baer is a kiln-forming artist and established photographer based in Washington DC. Be on the look out for her upcoming solo exhibition at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. www.rhodabaerglass.com

2. ​Laurel Lukaszewski

Laurel Lukaszewski is a DC-based ceramic artist, known for her intricate installations and sculptures. You may be surpised to know, the exemplinary piece pictured here measures 7 ft in height.
​www.laurellukaszewski.com

3. MICHAEL JANIS

Michael Janis, well known glass artist and co-director of the Washington Glass School, creates these detailed figurative works out of fine glass frit. ​www.michaeljanis.com

4. John Littleton and Kate Vogel

Son of the famed glass artist, Harvey Littleton, John Littleton and Kate Vogel are a North Carolina based duo who have been making work since the late 1970s. The jurors were specifically impressed with this newest body of work. ​www.littletonvogel.com

5. ​Susan Larsen AND Patrick Collentine

Located in Northern California, this pair of artists uses mixed media including cast paper, perforated steel, and neon to create their featured works.
​www.outpost454.com

6. erwin timmers

If we had a sustainability award, it would go to Erwin Timmers, co-founder of the Washington Glass School, for his innovative use of recycled glass and his focus on environmental concerns.
​www.erwintimmers.com

7. SHARRON PARKER

Artist Sharron Parker is located in North Carolina and was selected for her calming ​trompe l'oeil made completely in handmade felt. www.sharronparker.com

8. bob trotman

Working mostly in wood, ​Bob Trotman is a self-taught sculptor based in North Carolina. www.bobtrotman.com

9. hillary steel

Hillary Steel's textiles are hand dyed and woven, using traditional techniques in contemporary ways. www.hillarysteel.com

10. our AMAZING committee members!

We might be biased on this one, but a number of our committee members are featured in Artomatic 2.0 and are more than deserving of the recognition. Rebecca Ravenal, Chris Shea, and Tim Tate, thank you for your commitment to making this possible.

Rebecca Ravenal
www.jraday.org/rebecca-ravenal

Chris Shea
www.chrisshea.com

Tim Tate
www.timtateglass.com