“The Best of Show was awarded to Karen Landrigan for her piece, Swimming. When I am jurying the show I don’t know anything about the artists, but once the show opens and awards have been decided I was moved to learn more about Karen. The conceptual complexity and vulnerability was palpable in her work before I know of her story. Karen’s work is evocative, visually alluring, filled with movement and honestly steeped in the stuff of life hard, gorgeous, challenging, invigorating and unifying.”

“Karen’s painterly style is totally unique and intriguing, with a fearless use of color and contrast and a solid sense of drawing and perspective.”

“Every time I walk in my home office, I look at the wall and say, “God I love that painting!!” A big shout out to the art Gods for creating you.”

“My interest is always aroused by artist that offers a fresh perspective. You are a talent with distinction. Your style is unique.”