Light

Light virtual exhibition January 1-March 1, 2022

Art Saint Louis presents Light, our first virtual art gallery exhibition of 2022. This unique exhibit is presented exclusively on our website/online and features 59 original visual artworks by 51 St. Louis regional artists from Missouri and Illinois.



Graphic design by Emily Crull.Graphic design by Emily Crull.

Art Saint Louis is pleased to present Light, our first virtual art exhibition of 2022. This multi-media juried show is presented entirely and exclusively online here on the ASL website, in a virtual gallery, and on our social media platforms.

This new exhibition features original visual artworks that explore explore the visual essence of light. The 59 works in this new show describe and depict the quality of light as it falls on or illuminates a subject.


For this juried exhibit, 151 artworks were submitted by 61 STL regional artists for jurying. From those entries, our Jurors selected 59 original artworks for this unique virtual gallery art exhibition.


The artworks presented in this exhibit explore a wide range of responses to the theme of Light and are represented in media including collage, drawing (colored pencil, graphite, pastel), mixed media, NFT, painting (acrylic, oil, watercolor), photography (analog and digital), printmaking, and more.

Serving as Jurors for this special exhibit were Robin Hirsch Steinhoff, Artistic Director of Art Saint Louis, and Allison Carnell, Fall 2021 Intern at Art Saint Louis. Carnell is currently a senior at McKendree University, Lebanon, IL.

Light is presented January 1-March 1, 2021 exclusively online here on our website and in a unique virtual gallery exhibition hosted by Exhibbit.com. Featured works from the show are also highlighted in a special Facebook album here, and on Twitter and Instagram. Awards for this exhibit are noted below.

We invite you to view the artworks featured in this exhibit, and if you are interested in purchasing an artwork, please direct inquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . All sales are made through Art Saint Louis (by PayPal or credit card). Thank you for your interest and support!

 

Click here or on the image above to view the "Light" exhibition in our Virtual Gallery, or continue scrolling to view the individual artworks below.


The 51 featured artists in Light are:

Joshua J. Adams, High Ridge, MO
Lisa Ayres, Defiance, MO
Simona Berger, St. Peters, MO
Leroy Binks, Hillsboro, IL
Tom Blood, St. Louis, MO
Betsy Bolen*, Chesterfield, MO
Robert Bolla, Wildwood, MO
Racheal Bruce**, St. Louis, MO
Molly Jane Carver, Edwardsville, IL
Jen Collins, Brentwood, MO
Kathy Corey, St. Louis, MO
Cathie Crawford, Peoria, IL
Colleen (Beth) Cromer, Chesterfield, MO
SunnyJo Crow, Alton, IL
Jo Jasper Dean***, Chesterfield, MO
John DenHouter***, Edwardsville, IL

Dimitri Ehrhard, Wentzville, MO
Daniel Fishback***, Florissant, MO
Kim Franz-Cruz, St. Peters, MO
Benjamin Fuentes, St. Louis, MO
gaye gambell-peterson, St Charles MO
Julie Glossenger, St. Louis, MO
Michelle Graf, Kirkwood, MO
Donna Hasegawa, St. Louis, MO
James Hildebrand, St. Louis, MO
Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO
Christine Ilewski, Alton, IL
Kyle Johnson**, St. Louis, MO
Tom Karges, Rock Hill, MO
Greg Kluempers, Florissant, MO
Sharlene Lee, St. Louis, MO
Diana Linsley, Crestwood, MO
Sheila Michael, Barnhart, MO
Dawn Miller, St. Peters, MO

Alyssa Moore, Edwardsville, IL
Linda Mueller, St. Louis, MO
Adrienne Patel, St. Louis, MO
Jasmine Raskas, Maplewood, MO
Marilyn L. Robinson, St. Louis, MO
Gayathri Seetharaman, Chesterfield, MO
Jo Louise Seltzer, University City, MO
Olga Jocelyn Shute, Springfield, MO
Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO
Leslie Song**, St. Louis, MO
Soul070, Carrollton, IL
Connie Stephens, Hannibal, MO
Carly Sullens, St. Louis, MO
Bob Sullivan***, Chesterfield, MO
Susan Wehrman, Manchester, MO
Barbara Zucker, St. Louis, MO
Andria Zweigart, Evansville, IL
* = Best of Show Award of Excellence
** = Award of Excellence
*** = Honorable Mention



Please enjoy the 59 artworks in our Light exhibit. Or, to view the Virtual Gallery Exhibit, click here on the Gallery photo/image above. NOTE: Artworks listed in alphabetical order by artist's last name.

Joshua J. Adams, High Ridge, MO. “Orion’s Journey.” 2020. Photograph, 8”x12”. $175 framed. Joshua J. Adams, High Ridge, MO. “Orion’s Journey.” 2020. Photograph, 8”x12”. $175 framed. Lisa Ayres, Defiance, MO. “Holy Desire.” 2021. Photograph, 8”x6”.Lisa Ayres, Defiance, MO. “Holy Desire.” 2021. Photograph, 8”x6”. Lisa Ayres, Defiance, MO. “Make a Wish.” 2021. Photograph, 8”x8”. NFS. Lisa Ayres, Defiance, MO. “Make a Wish.” 2021. Photograph, 8”x8”. NFS.
Simona Berger, St. Peters, MO. ”Sweet Mary.” 2021. Photograph on Canvas, 20”x16”. NFS.Simona Berger, St. Peters, MO. ”Sweet Mary.” 2021. Photograph on Canvas, 20”x16”. NFS. Leroy Binks, Hillsboro, IL. “Fishbowl.” 2021. Digital Art, Metal Print, 30”x20”. $250 unframed.Leroy Binks, Hillsboro, IL. “Fishbowl.” 2021. Digital Art, Metal Print, 30”x20”. $250 unframed. Tom Blood, St. Louis, MO. “Cloud Station #59.” 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”. $3,600.Tom Blood, St. Louis, MO. “Cloud Station #59.” 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”. $3,600.

Tom Blood, St. Louis, MO. “The Weight of Light.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $5,600.Tom Blood, St. Louis, MO. “The Weight of Light.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $5,600.

Best of Show Award of Excellence recipient Betsy Bolen, Chesterfield, MO. “Heirloom Begonias.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas	, 30”x40”. NFS.Best of Show Award of Excellence recipient Betsy Bolen, Chesterfield, MO. “Heirloom Begonias.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas , 30”x40”. NFS. Robert Bolla, Wildwood, MO. ”Back Light Selfie.” 2021. Digital Photograph on Metallic Paper, 13”x19”. $150 unframed.Robert Bolla, Wildwood, MO. ”Back Light Selfie.” 2021. Digital Photograph on Metallic Paper, 13”x19”. $150 unframed.
Award of Excellence recipient Racheal Bruce, St. Louis, MO. “Excorio: The Carnival.” 2021. Ink, Pencil on Paper, 6.25”x15”. $150 Unframed.Award of Excellence recipient Racheal Bruce, St. Louis, MO. “Excorio: The Carnival.” 2021. Ink, Pencil on Paper, 6.25”x15”. $150 Unframed. Molly Jane Carver, Yellow Hammer, Edwardsville, IL. ”Muse.” 2021. Mixed Media on Canvas, 8”x10”. $195.Molly Jane Carver, Yellow Hammer, Edwardsville, IL. ”Muse.” 2021. Mixed Media on Canvas, 8”x10”. $195. Jen Collins, Brentwood, MO. “Morning Sun Bath.” 2021. Watercolor Monotype, Dry Brush, Graphite on Paper, 6”x6”. $60 unframed.Jen Collins, Brentwood, MO. “Morning Sun Bath.” 2021. Watercolor Monotype, Dry Brush, Graphite on Paper, 6”x6”. $60 unframed.
Kathy Corey, St. Louis, MO. “Bright Heart of the River.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $1,000 unframed.Kathy Corey, St. Louis, MO. “Bright Heart of the River.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $1,000 unframed. Cathie Crawford, Peoria, IL. “Summer Soleil.” 2020. Reduction Woodcut on Hosho Japanese Paper with Oil-Based Ink, 20”x25” bleed print or 24”x29” framed. $270 unframed or $550 framed + shipping.Cathie Crawford, Peoria, IL. “Summer Soleil.” 2020. Reduction Woodcut on Hosho Japanese Paper with Oil-Based Ink, 20”x25” bleed print or 24”x29” framed. $270 unframed or $550 framed + shipping. Colleen (Beth) Cromer, Chesterfield, MO. “Abby in Webster Groves.” 2019. 35mm Film Photograph on Paper, 18”x24”. $75 unframed.Colleen (Beth) Cromer, Chesterfield, MO. “Abby in Webster Groves.” 2019. 35mm Film Photograph on Paper, 18”x24”. $75 unframed.
 SunnyJo Crow, Alton, IL. “Land of Light.” 2021. Mixed Media, Golden Paint on Canvas, 36”x38”. $450 unframed/gallery wrapped.SunnyJo Crow, Alton, IL. “Land of Light.” 2021. Mixed Media, Golden Paint on Canvas, 36”x38”. $450 unframed/gallery wrapped. Honorable Mention recipient Jo Jasper Dean, Chesterfield, MO. “Twisted Canyon.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 36”x24”. $1,800 unframed/gallery wrapped.Honorable Mention recipient Jo Jasper Dean, Chesterfield, MO. “Twisted Canyon.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 36”x24”. $1,800 unframed/gallery wrapped.  Honorable Mention recipient John DenHouter, Edwardsville, IL. “Force Field II.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”. NFS.Honorable Mention recipient John DenHouter, Edwardsville, IL. “Force Field II.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 48”x36”. NFS. 
John DenHouter, Edwardsville, IL. “Summer Swells II.” 2018. Oil on Canvas, plein air, 16”x20”	. NFS.John DenHouter, Edwardsville, IL. “Summer Swells II.” 2018. Oil on Canvas, plein air, 16”x20” . NFS. Dimitri Ehrhard, Wentzville, MO. “A Colorful Personality.” 2020. Digital Image, 8”x10”. $100.Dimitri Ehrhard, Wentzville, MO. “A Colorful Personality.” 2020. Digital Image, 8”x10”. $100. Dimitri Ehrhard, Wentzville, MO. “Midnight Garden.” 2020. Digital Image, 10”x8”. $250.Dimitri Ehrhard, Wentzville, MO. “Midnight Garden.” 2020. Digital Image, 10”x8”. $250.
Honorable Mention recipient Daniel Fishback, Florissant, MO. “House on Vaile.” 2021. Oil on Panel, 11”x14”. $550 framed.Honorable Mention recipient Daniel Fishback, Florissant, MO. “House on Vaile.” 2021. Oil on Panel, 11”x14”. $550 framed. Kim Franz-Cruz, St. Peters, MO. “Striking.” 2021. Watercolor on 140 lb. Cold Press Paper, 30”x20”. $250 unframed.Kim Franz-Cruz, St. Peters, MO. “Striking.” 2021. Watercolor on 140 lb. Cold Press Paper, 30”x20”. $250 unframed. Benjamin Fuentes, St. Louis, MO. “First Light.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 24”x16”. NFS. Benjamin Fuentes, St. Louis, MO. “First Light.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 24”x16”. NFS.
gaye gambell-peterson, St Charles MO. “discotheque.” 2021. Digital Collage on Paper, 8”x10”. $77 matted.gaye gambell-peterson, St Charles MO. “discotheque.” 2021. Digital Collage on Paper, 8”x10”. $77 matted. Julie Glossenger, St. Louis, MO. “The Navigator.” 2021. Watercolor on Arches Paper, 30”x22”. NFS.Julie Glossenger, St. Louis, MO. “The Navigator.” 2021. Watercolor on Arches Paper, 30”x22”. NFS. Michelle Graf, Kirkwood, MO. “Pacific Northwest Light.” 2021. Gouache on Arches Paper, 11”x14”. $150 unframed.Michelle Graf, Kirkwood, MO. “Pacific Northwest Light.” 2021. Gouache on Arches Paper, 11”x14”. $150 unframed.
Donna Hasegawa, St. Louis, MO. “Sunlit Water Lily.” 2019. Mixed Media on Wood, 24”x24”. $800.Donna Hasegawa, St. Louis, MO. “Sunlit Water Lily.” 2019. Mixed Media on Wood, 24”x24”. $800. James Hildebrand, St. Louis, MO. “Stormy Night in the Rockies.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 14”x18”. $300 unframed.James Hildebrand, St. Louis, MO. “Stormy Night in the Rockies.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 14”x18”. $300 unframed. Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO. “Slanted Rays.” 2019. Digital Photograph on Metal, 11”x14”. NFS.Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO. “Slanted Rays.” 2019. Digital Photograph on Metal, 11”x14”. NFS.
Christine Ilewski, Alton, IL. “Longing.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $1,500 unframed.Christine Ilewski, Alton, IL. “Longing.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $1,500 unframed. Award of Excellence recipient Kyle Johnson, St. Louis, MO. “Prince of Jars (Eromancer).” 2020. Digital Illustration on Somerset Velvet, Giclée Print, 20”x16”. $180 unframed. Award of Excellence recipient Kyle Johnson, St. Louis, MO. “Prince of Jars (Eromancer).” 2020. Digital Illustration on Somerset Velvet, Giclée Print, 20”x16”. $180 unframed. Kyle Johnson, St. Louis, MO. “Through the Mushroom Tomb.” 2021. Digital Illustration on Somerset Velvet, Giclée Print, 18”x12”. $134 unframed.Kyle Johnson, St. Louis, MO. “Through the Mushroom Tomb.” 2021. Digital Illustration on Somerset Velvet, Giclée Print, 18”x12”. $134 unframed.
Tom Karges, Rock Hill, MO. “Bathed in Moonlight.” 2021. Joint Compound, Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $900 framed.Tom Karges, Rock Hill, MO. “Bathed in Moonlight.” 2021. Joint Compound, Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $900 framed. Greg Kluempers, Florissant, MO. “El Capitan.” 2021. Photograph on Aluminum, 15”x30”. $260.Greg Kluempers, Florissant, MO. “El Capitan.” 2021. Photograph on Aluminum, 15”x30”. $260. Sharlene Lee, St. Louis, MO. “Descendants.” 2021. Sumi-e Paper on Wood Construction, Immersive Installation Photograph, 32”x42”. NFS.Sharlene Lee, St. Louis, MO. “Descendants.” 2021. Sumi-e Paper on Wood Construction, Immersive Installation Photograph, 32”x42”. NFS.
Diana Linsley, Crestwood, MO Seeds in the Sun.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 11”x16.5”. $100 unframed.Diana Linsley, Crestwood, MO Seeds in the Sun.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 11”x16.5”. $100 unframed. Sheila Michael, Barnhart, MO. “Til Sunbeams Find You.” 2020. Colored Pencil on Paper, 12”x9”. NFS.Sheila Michael, Barnhart, MO. “Til Sunbeams Find You.” 2020. Colored Pencil on Paper, 12”x9”. NFS. Dawn Miller, St. Peters, MO. “Among the Shadows.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”. $3,500 unframed, gallery wrapped.Dawn Miller, St. Peters, MO. “Among the Shadows.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”. $3,500 unframed, gallery wrapped.
Dawn Miller, St. Peters, MO. “Gift of Opportunity.” 2021. Oil on Cradled Board. 30”x30”. $3,000 unframed.Dawn Miller, St. Peters, MO. “Gift of Opportunity.” 2021. Oil on Cradled Board. 30”x30”. $3,000 unframed. Alyssa Moore, Edwardsville, IL. “Break of Day.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 36”x24”. NFS.Alyssa Moore, Edwardsville, IL. “Break of Day.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 36”x24”. NFS. Linda Mueller, St. Louis, MO. “38.929863, -88.749469.” 2021 .Photograph, Hahnemühle Fine Art archival print, 24"x25". $950 framed.Linda Mueller, St. Louis, MO. “38.929863, -88.749469.” 2021 .Photograph, Hahnemühle Fine Art archival print, 24"x25". $950 framed.
Adrienne Patel, St. Louis, MO. “Light Within.” 2021. Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36”x36”. $850 gallery wrapped.Adrienne Patel, St. Louis, MO. “Light Within.” 2021. Acrylic, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36”x36”. $850 gallery wrapped. Jasmine Raskas, Maplewood, MO. “When You Look Beyond The Sun.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x24”. $1,100.Jasmine Raskas, Maplewood, MO. “When You Look Beyond The Sun.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x24”. $1,100. Marilyn L. Robinson, St. Louis, MO. “Mystical Flower Garden.” 2021. Mixed Media on Canvas, 14”x11”. $450 framed.Marilyn L. Robinson, St. Louis, MO. “Mystical Flower Garden.” 2021. Mixed Media on Canvas, 14”x11”. $450 framed.
Gayathri Seetharaman, Chesterfield, MO. “Meniscus.” 2019. Digital Photograph, 11”x14”. $225 framed.Gayathri Seetharaman, Chesterfield, MO. “Meniscus.” 2019. Digital Photograph, 11”x14”. $225 framed. Gayathri Seetharaman, Chesterfield, MO. “Stairway to Heaven.” 2019. Digital Photograph, 11”x14”. $225 framed.Gayathri Seetharaman, Chesterfield, MO. “Stairway to Heaven.” 2019. Digital Photograph, 11”x14”. $225 framed. Jo Louise Seltzer, University City, MO. “Sunset on Red Rocks.” 2021. Watercolor on Paper, 9”x14.5”. $175, matted & framed.Jo Louise Seltzer, University City, MO. “Sunset on Red Rocks.” 2021. Watercolor on Paper, 9”x14.5”. $175, matted & framed.
Olga Jocelyn Shute, Springfield, MO. “There is nowhere for me to live.” 2021. Colored Pencil on Paper, 12”x9”. $700 unframed.Olga Jocelyn Shute, Springfield, MO. “There is nowhere for me to live.” 2021. Colored Pencil on Paper, 12”x9”. $700 unframed. Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “City Lights.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 16”x24”. SOLD.Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “City Lights.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 16”x24”. SOLD. Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “Louvre at Night.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 16”x24”. $200 unframed.Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “Louvre at Night.” 2021. Digital Photograph, 16”x24”. $200 unframed.

Award of Excellence recipient Leslie Song, St. Louis, MO. “The Only Way Out is Through.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 14”x14”. $200 unframed.Award of Excellence recipient Leslie Song, St. Louis, MO. “The Only Way Out is Through.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 14”x14”. $200 unframed.

Soul070, Carrollton, IL. “Playground Waves: Wave #821.” 2021. Digital Generative NFT, 16.667”x16.667”. NFS.Soul070, Carrollton, IL. “Playground Waves: Wave #821.” 2021. Digital Generative NFT, 16.667”x16.667”. NFS. Connie Stephens, Hannibal, MO. “Beyond.” 2021. Photograph on Photo Paper, 20”x16”. $120 unframed & matted.Connie Stephens, Hannibal, MO. “Beyond.” 2021. Photograph on Photo Paper, 20”x16”. $120 unframed & matted.
Carly Sullens, St. Louis, MO. “Futuristic Garden Fairy.” 2021. Digital Photograph on Canvas, 16”x20”. $325.Carly Sullens, St. Louis, MO. “Futuristic Garden Fairy.” 2021. Digital Photograph on Canvas, 16”x20”. $325. Award of Excellence recipient Bob Sullivan, Chesterfield, MO. “Legacy.” 2021. Photograph, Inkjet Print, 22”x33.5”. $500 unframed.Award of Excellence recipient Bob Sullivan, Chesterfield, MO. “Legacy.” 2021. Photograph, Inkjet Print, 22”x33.5”. $500 unframed. Susan Wehrman, Manchester, MO. “Pondering.” 2018. Colored Pencil on Canson MiTeintes Paper, 18”x24”. NFS.Susan Wehrman, Manchester, MO. “Pondering.” 2018. Colored Pencil on Canson MiTeintes Paper, 18”x24”. NFS.
Barbara Zucker, St. Louis, MO. “Cherub with Lantern.” 2021. Digital Print from Film Scan on Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, 14”x11”. $150 matted.Barbara Zucker, St. Louis, MO. “Cherub with Lantern.” 2021. Digital Print from Film Scan on Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, 14”x11”. $150 matted. Andria Zweigart, Evansville, IL. “Summer Garden-Okra Flower.” 2021. Encaustic on Canvas, 24”x24”. $950 gallery wrapped.Andria Zweigart, Evansville, IL. “Summer Garden-Okra Flower.” 2021. Encaustic on Canvas, 24”x24”. $950 gallery wrapped.  

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