21ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITIONSEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 21, 2012

NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION (NSAA) 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930

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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETy Of EXPERIMENTAL ARTISTS

EXPERIMENTAL = CONCEPT, ATTITUDE, TECHNIQUES + MATERIALS!Since 1991, ISEA has been promoting the creation and awareness of Experimental Art! Experimental Art means CONCEPT, ATTITUDE, TECHNIQUES, or MATERIALS -- and in any combination!We are a group of contemporary experimental artists known for our prestigious annual art exhibits -- held both in the US and internationally. We produce a top quality print Catalogue of our annual juried exhibit. We offer opportunities where artists may attend workshops, demonstrations and pre-sentations by leading artists and instructors in experimental art.

In 1991 Maxine Masterfield and Grace Hegeman founded ISEA. Maxine Masterfield is a nationally known artist, teacher and author. We take our mission from her message - The International Society of Experimental Artists has given us the opportunity to explore our creative powers. It is a society where members can come together and share ideas; where each of us can grow and change. As experimental artists, we must be willing to take risks. We should trust that what we have to express in our work is our life experience, as well as our own vision. It is this that makes our society so special. -- Maxine Masterfield 1999

Artists working in an experimental manner need a society where they can share ideas and tech-niques - both old and new and encourage the development of new talents and skills. There is a need to connect, encourage, inform and promote artists who create art by experimentation and explora-tion. We need new ways to make statements through our art and provide a forum to exhibit our work. -- Maxine Masterfield 2010

Our logo is a Nautilus Shell. It symbolizes growth, persistence, beauty and grace. Each year we select a new Nautilus for our Gracie award and our logo.

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Betty Lou Schlemm, AWS, D.F. 2012 ISEA Juror

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ISEA is inspiring to all artists and viewers. This exhibition shows the great imagination and creativity of the artists here. Their use of various mediums, many never to have been used before, shows us how the human mind can explore its depths and than present it to us in visible forms. Amazing. I have been honored to jury this exhibition and wish that space could have included all work submitted.

Betty Lou Schlemm AWS, D.F.

MaryAnn Beckwith ISEA-NF, AWS, NWSExecutive DirectorEach year the annual exhibit reveals new achievements of the mem-bership of ISEA. I have never been disappointed with the exhibits entries. New explorations of the messages of life, new methods of applying pigments and new ways to interpret the imagery of our everyday life and world abound. I am always astounded with the fresh approaches. Multiple layers of images, objects of life juxtaposed against one another in combinations usually not seen in the daily reality of our lives and materials seldom seen together are joined in mysterious and wonderful ways. Enjoy this wonderful exhibit and prepare yourself for the great new visual realities it offers.

The Inner Struggle

Kathleen Conover, ISEA-NF, AWS, NWSPresidentIt is an honor to be the President of the International Society of Experimental Artists, an organization that truly fosters creativ-ity. When exploring possibilities and pushing boundaries in con-cept, content, materials, processes and methods, ISEA applauds the search. Equally important is the venue to share, teach and learn from each other about our successes on national and international levels.

From its inception by Maxine Masterfield in 1991, ISEA has become a premier organization because of its board of officers and our mem-bership. The ISEA Dream Team of officers is a dynamite group of artists dedicated to the quality and success of this organization. I am in continued admiration of their skills and appreciation of their selfless generosity of time to the benefit of ISEA.

Our organization continues to strengthen because of the quality and exciting diversity exhibited each year by our membership. We continue to grow through regional representation and I encourage all artists interested in further involvement with ISEA to consider being a repre-sentative in your area (contact Helga Flower, Public Relations Director). We look forward to working with you!

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4Linda Baker, ISEA, AWS, NWS Vice President, InternationalAs Vice President of International Exhibitions for ISEA, I am excited to be coordinating as well as jurying the 2013 International Exchange with the country of Wales. I encourage all of you to enter and participate in this great international event.

Patti Sevensma, ISEA-NF, NCSIntake ChairpersonAs the Intake Chairperson for this years exhibit, I am amazed by the new work our artists are developing. This will be another exciting exhibit from the use of materials to the devel-opment of design. Next year lets add more 3D and maybe video. Thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to those chosen for this exhibit. Our juror, Betty Lou Schlemm, was a joy to work with. ISEA is definitely a cutting edge society. Thanks Maxine and Gracie for all your time and efforts in forming the International Society of Experimental Artists.

Helga Flower, ISEA-NFPublic Relations DirectorAs an ISEA Board Member in charge of promotion and public relations, I truly enjoy being part of the ISEA Family. Making more artists aware of our growing and unique organiza-tion is a priority in my art related activities. Feel free to contact me if you can help in any way to make ISEA shine even more!

Your ISEA friendHelga Flower

Kathleen Mooney, ISEA-NF, NWSTreasurer, Technology ChairIt is my pleasure to be the Treasurer for ISEA and. ISEA Technology Chair. We have an online Membership Management system, online payment system and our own Facebook page. I congratulate the board and members of ISEA on another wonderful exhibition and art symposium.

Bea Pappas, ISEA-NFSite AcquisitionIn my experimental classes I stress the importance of the journey to my students. The trip to Gloucester was a real part of our journey. We experienced complete overload what with the near perfect weather, the quaint location, our wonderful exhibit, informative seminars, Isabellas class, juror, Betty Lou Schlemms sensational review of our art and last, but not least, lobsta, lobsta, lobsta. Seeing old friends is always a bonus and being together is a joy. Yes, it was a terrific time!

In 2013, October, the joy will continue on Sanibel Island, Florida. I am so blessed to live here and my aim is to have you experi-ence our little Paradise. Sanibel is known as the shell capital of the world. It boasts the only shell museum in the world. 2/3rds of our land is sanctuary with great photo opportunities. You may bike (bike paths cover the Island), swim (pool or ocean), shell on the beach or kayak our conservation byways through J.R.Ding Darling Refuge. Workshops are planned along with interesting site-seeing trips. We hope to meet more of you at this event.

Merle O. Plagge, M.D., ISEAMember ServicesAs Director of Member Services, I assist artist members in the technical computer aspect of entry in juried shows, main-tenance of their membership through our online database and answer general questions that members may have or have posted through the website.

Isabella Pizzano, ISEASponsor Relationship DirectorAs Director of Sponsor Relations and Donations I try to identify potential sponsors and establish a contact. These monies and material are used toward the awards which are given each year at the annual exhibit and symposium. Thank you to all who gave generously this year. Please contact me if you have any ideas or would like to help me in any way.

Marylu Dykstra, ISEAStrategic PlanningFor the 2011-2012 year, it has been my privilege to continue serving on the Board of Directors as Board Secretary. Addi-tionally, the work accomplished this year includes: supporting the logistics and planning for our 2012 symposium, developing the prospectus, writing and designing the symposium guide, preparing sponsorship letters, working with the North Shore Arts Association staff on details specific to the exhibition and symposium, supporting the management of the exhibition and symposium with the hanging of the show, and on-site manage-ment support. Additional work is in progress for planning for ISEA 2013 and 2014, international planning as needed and key messaging development for post-show media communications.

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62012 EXHIBITING ARTISTS

ISEA Signature Award awarded upon 3 ISEA exhibition acceptances

ISEA NF = Nautilus Fellowship of ISEA awarded upon 6 ISEA exhibition acceptances

* = new status this year

www.iseaartexhibit.orgThe International Society of Experimental Artists was founded in 1991 by Maxine Masterfield & Gracie Hegeman to connect, encourage, inform and promote individuals who create works of art by experimentation and exploration.

The International Society of Experimental Artists has given us the opportunity to explore our creative powers. It is a society where members can come together and share ideas. Where each of us can grow and change. As experimental artists, we must be willing to take risks. We should trust that what we have to express in our work is our life experience, as well as our own vision. It is this that makes our work unique. This is what makes this society so special.

Maxine Masterfield, ISEA-NF, AWS ISEA-Founder

Alayne Abrahams PA

Terri Allen NE

Ron Andrews CA

Frances Baker NC

Irene Bartz PA

Beryl Bayer, ISEA FL

K. W. Bell, ISEA* MI

Linda Benton McCloskey, ISEA-NF PA

Gay Billich, ISEA NJ

Karen K. Borden FL

Marlene S. Bremer NJ

Sharon Brocha WA

Michele Barron Buelow MI

Ginnie Cappaert, ISEA* MI

Gloria Carter, ISEA-NF AL

Cherie Correll, ISEA-NF MI

Linda Cowles MI

Sheila M. Currie Canada

Kelly Dorman MI

Marylu Dykstra, ISEA* MI

Howard J. Eberle PA

Leslie Ebert OR

Helga Flower, ISEA-NF* MI

Cynthia Foley, ISEA* MI

Airi Huoponen Foote, ISEA-NF* OR

Gretchen Foster MI

Lee Ann Frame, ISEA MI

Carol Frye, ISEA-NF FL

Gene K. Garrison AZ

Kimberly Gill MI

Ann Smiga Greene NJ

Lana L. Grow, ISEA-NF* MN

Pamela Gilmore Hake CO

Sandra Hanert MI

Susan Hart, ISEA NE

Cathy Hegman MS

Nancy Herkert, ISEA* FL

Saralee Howard MI

Carol Hunsaker CO

Judith Irwin TX

Dilys Jackson Wales

Ann W. Jacob FL

Karen J. Jilbert MI

Marilyn Eitzen Jones TX

Susan Kacik CO

Jessica T. Kovan MI

Whitney Lassini MI

Ara (Barbara) Leites, ISEA-NF CA

Victoria Lenne, ISEA TN

Lynn Loscutoff IL

Dorothy Lyons TX

Mary-Lou MacDonald, ISEA* Canada

Sue Marrazzo PA

Pamela H. Marshall MS

Mary Jane Martin, ISEA SC

Judy Martindale NE

Andrea Mastrangelo, ISEA* WA

Karen Kierstead Miller, ISEA-NF* MI

Kathleen Mooney, ISEA-NF MI

Magda Moor OR

Candace Mary Moore CA

Annie Morgan, ISEA-NF MI

Susan Strong Muir, ISEA CA

Shirley Eley Nachtrieb, ISEA-NF* MO

Kathy OMeara, ISEA-NF FL

Pat Orban CO

Bea Pappas, ISEA-NF FL

Betty Morris Parker, ISEA FL

Isabella Pizzano, ISEA* NJ

Merle O. Plagge, ISEA* MI

Kendra Postma ISEA MI

Kathy Rabold FL

M. Sue Reynolds FL

Kathryn Rileigh NC

Roslyn Rose, ISEA-NF NJ

Julie Yontz Rupp PA

Gayle Sanchirico MI

Patti Sevensma, ISEA-NF MI

Debra Shaffer MI

Sherry Solomon TX

Carol A. Staub, ISEA NJ

Hazel Stone, ISEA AZ

Julie Strabel, ISEA MI

Audrey Suer, ISEA-NF* CA

Anne D. Sullivan, ISEA-NF MA

Cathy Taylor, ISEA* NC

Renate Trapkowski, ISEA* WA

Liz Walker OR

Maureen Walker Canada

Jean Walcot, ISEA* Wales

Chris Warot, ISEA CO

Dorothy Wallace FL

Ralph White CA

Edith Wiard MI

Virginia Wieringa, ISEA* MI

Stephanie Williams TX

Deidre Wingelaar MI

Nita Yancey SC

Beverly Yankwitt FL

Barbara Yoerg NV

Audrey Suer, ISEA-NF*Dreamscape

embossed mixed media $1300

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Dilys JacksonHalf Fruit

bronze$1335

Victoria Lenne, ISEAWoven Ravenacrylic on paper, collage $650

Ann W. JacobOld and New

mixed mediaNFS

Lee Ann Frame, ISEAMoon Liliescolor reduction woodcut$600

8Betty Morris Parker, ISEAMoonlight

collage$500

Deidre Wingelaar Layers of Time

watermedia$1000

Patti Sevensma, ISEA-NF

Years of Dreaming montage

$675

Terri AllenOut of the Blue Polaroid transfer & watercolor$600

Gretchen FosterAfrican Priestessmixed media$350

CUTTING EDGE AWARD

CUTTING EDGE AWARDCUTTING EDGE AWARD

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Julie Yontz RuppHomage to Klimtmixed media$1200

Whitney LassiniTime and Pressure

mixed mediaNFS

Gay Billich, ISEAA Walk In Bordeaux

mixed media collage $3500

Gloria Carter, ISEA-NFNatures Joy

acrylic, collage $800

Julie Strabel, ISEAFerry St. mixed media$3000

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Airi Huoponen Foote, ISEA-NF*Innovation mixed media$800

Pat OrbanDoors, Windows

acrylic on paper

$1200

Sheila M. CurrieOh Canada, a land

of opportunitymixed media

$1200

Renate Trapkowski, ISEA*When?

acrylic, mixed media with gold leaf

$1000

Irene BartzBreakthrough mixed media $1000

SECOND PLACE

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Ara (Barbara) Leites, ISEA-NFParents

acrylic on paper$3000

ISAP AWARD

Ralph WhiteCardinalacrylic on canvas

$600

Marilyn Eitzen JonesMozarts Windows

mixed media collage $1800

Andrea Mastrangelo,ISEA*

Ma Petite Fleur 001 cast glass, crystal, cast bronze

$1200

Isabella Pizzano, ISEA*Zephyrmixed media $1200

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Ron AndrewsIntrospection watermedia on paper

$600

Merle O. Plagge, M.D., ISEA*Oops mixed water media$1000

Susan KacikMapping and Floating

mixed media collage NFS

Karen Kierstead Miller, ISEA-NF*

From Paper Dollsmixed media

$1200

Shirley Eley Nachtrieb ISEA-NF*Tea Garden

mixed media collage$395

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Kimberly GillWhere there is Darkness, Lightgouache, watercolor, charcoal, chalk$1000

Linda Cowles November with Apples

photo montage$295

Barbara Yoerg Chaos

watercolor, acrylic, cut paper, graphite$600

Carol Frye, ISEA-NFUnabridged acrylic, collage$1200

Lana L. Grow, ISEA-NF*Controlling the Choice and

Not the Outcomeacrylic mixed media

$950

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Cynthia Foley,ISEA*They Pear Their Own Nails

paper, ink, mixed media $1200

Gayle SanchiricoMiss-Understood acrylic mixed collage $500

Pamela H. MarshallSomething Going On

acrylic & watercolor$800

Michele Barron BuelowFire Withinmixed media on paper$350

Kathy RaboldWhen the Sons of God Wed the Daughters of Earthmixed media$350

Maureen WalkerSome Stroll Through the Trees

and Some Hike the Trailsmixed media

$890

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CUTTING EDGE AWARD

Nancy Herkert, ISEA*A Strange Family

mixed media$1000

Bea Pappas, ISEA-NFDesert Heat

mixed media with found objects$900

Debra ShafferCall to Prayerfiber art mixed media (collage)$3500

Mary Jane Martin, ISEARoad Signsmixed media & acrylic $800

Ann Smiga Greene Stone Harbor

mixed watermedia and collageNFS

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Judith IrwinRoy Lehman Campbell photo montage$500

Howard J. EberleCorrosion watercolorNFS

Kathy OMeara, ISEA-NFThe Erosion of Timeassemblage $400

Cherie Correll, ISEA-NFRoad to Recovery natural black walnut dye, paint, photograph, tar, tire prints $650

CUTTING EDGE AWARD

FOUNDERS AWARD

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Judith IrwinRoy Lehman Campbell photo montage$500

Howard J. EberleCorrosion watercolorNFS

Kathryn RileighDeconstructionmixed media$475

Mary-Lou MacDonald, ISEA*Tickled

mixed media collage $1200

Anne D. Sullivan, ISEA-NFLedges and Edges

monotype collage $1000

Roslyn Rose, ISEA-NFClosed VIdigital montage $750

Karen K. BordenLike a Phoenix

watermedia$400

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Sandra HanertFunky Town mixed watermedia NFS

Chris Warot, ISEAH. P. Memorial III

monotype $800

Edith WiardSunset on the Hill

watercolor $900

Candace Mary MooreSun Kissed acrylic$750

Jessica T. KovanGo to Nature

mixed media $500

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Liz WalkerBirds Eye Viewacrylic marbling$1000

Stephanie WilliamsFreeflowacrylic, collage$1000

Leslie EbertIllusions

macro photgraphy, dye infused into aluminum

$1880

Beryl Bayer, ISEAWhos in Charge?

mixed media collage$600

Cathy Taylor, ISEA*Enshrined

upcycled circuit boards$1500

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Dorothy LyonsSplinters in Timeacrylic mixed collage $2000

Kathleen Mooney, ISEA-NFChallenger

multi-layered acrylic on canvas $3500

Pamela Gilmore HakeLife Building

acrylic & watercolor crayons$1200

NIta YanceyDreamland

aquamedia$1000

Hazel Stone, ISEAPresenceacrylic texture and pigments

$1300

Karen J. JilbertLifes a Balancing Act

mixed media $450

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Carol HunsakerPropensity mixed media$725

Magda MoorSirens of the Sea-Sisters

acrylic, fired clay, iron oxide, glass bead, mica

$245

Virginia Wieringa, ISEA*Lake, Shore, and Sky II

mixed media $450

Karen J. JilbertLifes a Balancing Act

mixed media $450

Saralee HowardPilgrimage (Psalm 84)

acrylic, watercolor, ink$800

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Jean Walcot,ISEA*Decantedacrylic on paper $880 Kendra Postma ISEA

Window Mindmixed media

$900

Kelly DormanRipple Effect

beadwork$850

Judy MartindaleCafe R & B mixed media, collage and acrylic$800

Ginnie Cappaert, ISEA*Winter Birches

oil, cold wax pigments on wood panel

$850

THIRD PLACE

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PRESIDENTS AWARD

JURORS AWARD

Cathy HegmanSisters acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, gel, aeronautical charts, oil pastels on canvas$1500

Susan Hart, ISEABreaking Down Strongholds

acrylic and graphite$400

Marylu Dykstra, ISEA*Hope Emergescollage, acrylic, ink, mixed media$500

Annie Morgan, ISEA-NFPatent Pending

3D found objects, sculpture$1200

K.W. Bell, ISEA*Thought Out II

acrylic on canvasNFS

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Susan Strong Muir, ISEAPottery

mixedNFS

Sherry SolomonThat Crazy Dreammixed media$695

Gene K. GarrisonCelestial Spark

acrylic$2000

Carol A. Staub, ISEAPiano Man mixed media on canvas$3500

M. Sue ReynoldsThe Navajo

acrylic $1800

BEST OF SHOWGracie Award

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Linda Benton McCloskey, ISEA-NFDaybreak

acrylic$1400

Helga Flower, ISEA-NF*Open Your Mind mixed media$1200

Alayne AbrahamsConnections

mixed mediaNFS

Sue MarrazzoLove Songmixed media$400

Dorothy WallaceCrack in Time

concrete and mosaic

$1200

CUTTING EDGE AWARD

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Lynn LoscutoffCollagewatercolor collage$1800

Marlene S. BremerGilded Rose mixed media, collage $1500

Beverly YankwittFlower Power watercolor, collage

NFS

Frances BakerFandango

watercolor on Yupo$750

Sharon BrochaFalling Flowersacrylic, watercolor

$800

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ISEA acknowledges with appreciation all of our donors and volunteers who have made our 2012 International Exhibition possible. Thank you!

ARTIST TITLE AWARDSBest of Show, The Gracie Award M. Sue Reynolds The Navajo $1000 and the Gracie

First Place Julie Yontz Rupp Homage to Klimt $500 AwardSecond Place Sheila M. Currie Oh Canada, A Land of Opportunity $400 AwardThird Place Annie Morgan Patent Pending $300 AwardPresidents Award Cathy Hegman Sisters $300 AwardFounders Award Kathy OMeara The Erosion of Time $200 Award

ISAP Award International Society of Acrylic Painters Most Creative Acrylic Paint Expression Ara (Barbara) Leites Parents $200 Award

Jurors Award Marylu Dykstra Hope $200 Award

Cutting Edge Awards Techniques, Materials, Attitudes, or Concepts that explore the Cutting Edge of Art Creation

Patti Sevensma Years of Dreaming $200 Merchandise Award

Gretchen Foster African Priestess $200 Merchandise Award

Betty Morris Parker Moonlight $200 Merchandise Award

Howard J. Eberle Corrosion $200 Merchandise Award

Sue Marrazzo Love Song $200 Merchandise Award

Nancy Herkert A Strange Familiar $200 Merchandise Award

ISEA 2012 AwardsInternational Society of Experimental Artists 21st ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITIONSept. 21-Oct. 21, 2012 NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION Betty Lou Schlemm, AWS, D.F., Juror

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