Roots and Wings showcases area artists

The 22nd annual Roots and Wings art show was held last weekend with about 40 artists participating in the juried competition at Arts Revive. 

The event started with an opening reception on March 14 and winners announced on March 16. 

Arts Revive President Ruth Talton said the event brings stories behind every piece of art that is worth telling.  

“Not everyone’s an artist - I’m not an artist, but what I've come to find out is that every piece of art that is hanging in this gallery tonight has a story behind it,” Talton said at the opening reception. “It’s a beautiful story and a story worth hearing. It’s not just a piece of art, the artist has put something of themselves into it that piece of that art.”  

Talton credited Arts Revive members for supporting art in Selma. 

“We are so thankful for your support of Arts Revive,” she said. “I will tell you since my genesis with Arts Revive it has been an incredible engine to watch. The things that are happening in Selma because of the opportunities that have been presented to us, have been amazing and we continue to want to create good. Our goal is to build a community for the arts. The arts are a powerful tool. They bring different thoughts. They bring open conversation. They bring the ability for all of us to express.” 

Winners in drawing and pastel are first place, Ashley Bond, “Lucid;” second place, Shawn Casey, “The Nettie Quill;” third place, Jennifer Levins, “Fair Oaks Square.” 

In the sculpture category, winners were Lisa Lenox, Ancestral Memory Jug, first place; Joseph Wheeler, Found Objects on Canvas, second place; Lisa Wilson, Kissing Tree Wine bottle Chiller, third place. 

Mixed Media winners are Anne Strand, Interpretation of the 4 Quartets, first place; Robert Baynes, For Remembering, second place; Tres Taylor, Starkings at Sunset; third place. 

Photography and Printmaking winners are Dori Boyd, first place; Joseph Descoise, Cafe en La Mesa Rosa, second place; Bob Quarrels, third place. 

Painting winners are Sarah Wagner, “Glorious Destiny,” People’s Choice and first place; Shanon Bourn, “Barista,” second place; Laura McDowell, “PostCards from Selma,” third place. 

Best in Show winner was Mina Duffie for “Korean Children’s game.” 

The decorations for the event were done by Katherine Gilmer with the help from Mary Marcengill and Gale Louella. Rex Jones helped carry art from 405 Art Gallery to the Arts Revive Building. Bradford Brackin provided desserts. Joyce Riley Catering provided meals for the event. Gloria Longmire also provided food.