It’s remarkable what can be experienced through such minimalist works! The entries for this Open Call were, for the most part, remarkably varied, although I was also amused by some interpretations that dovetailed exceptionally (there were a number of beautiful, hazy depictions of the seas and skies, for example). But what I most enjoyed was the spectrum of reactions I experienced: from atmospheric moments of zen to a single line violently gashing through the canvas, minimalism proved that even the most minute details can evoke a tremendous depth of feeling. - Kate Kelly