Local artist wins art award

WEST MILFORD — Artist Jim Antonucci of West Milford has received a “Special Recognition” Merit Award for his artwork in the 9th Annual Judeo-Christian International Juried Online Art Exhibition hosted by www.upstreampeoplegallery.com. This international exhbition received over 500 entries from around the world and 97 artists were selected by the juror Larry Bradshaw, Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Bradshaw said, “Jim Antonucci of West Milford, NJ dramatically deals with the recurring theme found in our human condition in his photo collage triptych entitled ‘Suffering.’ Using overlaying texts, one in reverse, adds to the difficulty in that the reading is not easy to read; the use of the crucified Head of Christ reinforces the thoughts of the trials and tests of faith, yet persevering. Centrally placed is a small rose bent forth in the stage of budding suggesting a kind of acceptance during this growth process of life.” The exhibition will be on display online in April at www.upstreampeoplegallery.com and continue for 12 months, closing March 31, 2008. Pictures and more information about these work can be downloaded at http://tinyurl.com/3x6hl5.