unique - Arise

UNIQUEFrom Steven KernExecutive DirectorEverson Museum of ArtUNIQUE is an exceptional celebration of the creative spirit. Now inits eleventh year, the exhibition and magazine continue to presentanother facet, long overlooked, of the explosive creativity in ourcommunity. As one of the 2010 jurors, I found the submissions tobe revelatory in their ability to resonate so clearly and deeply, tospeak of the universal value of art; it was imperative to bring thisartistic achievement to the attention of a far greater arena.The 65 artists represented this year, like all others, are guidedby imagination and the desire for self expression. They reaffirmthat artistic vision is not limited to sight, that art succeeds wherewords fail, and inspiration and determination are not limited bydisability, but succeed through the common need to expressourselves and connect with others.Human creativity and curiosity assure that there will alwaysbe those who make art as well as those who provide the eageraudience. The Everson Museum of Art and ARISE, in turn, assurethat the experience of art, whether making it or seeing it, remainsaccessible to all. The Everson is proud to partner with ARISE forthe 2011 UNIQUE exhibition and magazine.Front Cover ArtworkTempest 2011Timothy Wobus30 ½” x 17 ¾”ii