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Published on Sunday, 31 January 2021 15:47
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Hope virtual exhibition February 1-April 1, 2021

 Art Saint Louis presents Hope, our first virtual art gallery exhibition of 2021. This unique exhibit features original visual artworks by 48 St. Louis regional artists from Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky.



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

 Art Saint Louis is pleased to present Hope, our first virtual art exhibition of 2021. This all media juried  exhibition is presented February 1-April 1, 2012 entirely and exclusively online on the ASL website, in a virtual gallery, and on our social media platforms.

The exhibition features 48 original visual artworks in all media created during 2020 and 2021 that focus on the new year and the yearning for hope that another year brings, including personal goals and resolutions, fresh perspectives, and new beginnings. 2021 is our opportunity to hit 'refresh' on life as we knew it in 2020. We asked artists to consider what it means to start over as well as how they interpret the idea of hope, most especially as it applies to this past year's experiences.


Click on the image to view HEC-TV's piece on the show.Click on the image to view HEC-TV's piece on the show.


We invite you to view HEC-TV's wonderful video piece on the exhibit, produced and eidted by Paul Langdon and Christina Chastain.


For this juried exhibit, 69 STL regional artists submitted 154 artworks for Juror Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff's consideration. From those entries, she selected 48 artworks by 48 artists from Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky for this original art exhibition.


The 48 artworks presented in this exhibition explore a wide range of experiences that relate to Hope represented in media including ceramics, collage, digital art, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, and more. In addition to the images featured below and in the Virtual Gallery included below, you can also view all artworks in our Facebook album here.

Hope is presented February 1-April 1, 2021, exclusively online here on our website, in a special Facebook album here, and on Twitter and Instagram, our ArtLoupe mobile app, and in our virtual gallery hosted by Exhibbit.

Congratulations to Cathie Crawford, Jo Jasper Dean, Byron D. Rogers, and Sun Smith-Foret on the sales of their works through this exhibit.

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 through Art Saint Louis with Art Saint Louis member artists receiving 90% proceeds on sales and non-members receiving 80%--with 10% or 20% commission on sales to Art Saint Louis. Thank you for your interest and support!



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

The 48 featured artists in Hope are:

Michael Anderson, Belleville, IL
Scott Angus, St. Louis, MO
Anthony Borchardt, St. Louis, MO
Sarah Cannon., Chesterfield, MO
MaryJo Clark, Manchester, MO
Kelly B. Cook, Ballwin, MO
Cathie Crawford, Peoria, IL
Lisa Crisman, Maryland Heights, MO
Danielle Dailey, St. Louis, MO
Jo Jasper Dean, Chesterfield, MO
Tamara Louise Eberle, St. Louis, MO
Nancy Exarhu*, Clayton, MO
Sara Fletcher*, Slater, MO
Ryan Fredrickson, St. Louis, MO
Gaye Gambell-Peterson, St. Charles, MO
Brenda Gilliam*, St. Louis, MO

Kathleen Greenwood, Springfield, IL

Savitri Grover, Chesterfield, MO
Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO
Jane Johnson Hoeltzel, Clayton, MO
Barbara Holmes, University City, MO
Sandra Illian, Manchester, MO
Sandy Kaplan, Richmond Heights, MO
Carolyn Karasek, Belleville, IL
Pat Kerns, Hannibal, MO
Anne Kostecki, O’Fallon, MO
Linda Layton, Chesterfield, MO
Jane Linders, Maryland Heights, MO
Sarah Lorentz, St. Louis, MO
Catharine Magel, Webster Groves, MO
Suzanne McCudden, Webster Groves, MO
Sheila Michael, Barnhart, MO

Adrienne L.J. Patel*, St. Louis, MO
Judith Repke, Wentzville, MO
Erin Rivers, St. Louis, MO
Marilyn Robinson, St. Louis, MO
Byron Rogers*, St. Louis, MO
Alan Sandler, St. Louis, MO
Marceline Saphian, Chesterfield, MO
Randy Simmons, Paducah, KY
Den Smith, Green Park, MO
Sun Smith-Foret, Elsah, IL
Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO
Carly Sullens, St. Louis, MO   
Sreelatha Varma, Creve Coeur, MO
Alejandra Velasco, St. Louis, MO
Rosalie Wheeler, St. Peters, MO
Susan Zimmerman, St. Louis, MO

* = Award of Excellence

Juror's Statement

"I created “Hope” as our first virtual exhibit of 2021 as an act of pure optimism. Optimism that the world and its inhabitants would be in a better place in the new year. Yes… I realize that every new year brings us a renewed sense of hope, but as I’m sure you’ll agree—2021 is different.

As we closed out 2020, there seemed to be a resounding sense that 2021 could begin to heal humanity and the world at-large. As the new year approached, I felt a rising energy from the regional art community—artists seemed especially driven to express that surge of hope in their works, suggesting that a more positive future was well within their grasp. Or maybe I’m just projecting. But then again, when we look at art don’t we often project our own experiences into what is presented before us, interpreting that artwork through our own lenses?

For the “Hope” exhibit, we asked regional artists to submit artworks that consider, interpret or depict the idea of hope and how it applies to the events of 2020 as well as how it affects them in the new year. For jurying, 69 artists submitted 154 original artworks specifically created in 2020 or 2021 for my consideration from which I selected works by 48 artists from Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky for the show. This exhibit features 48 works in ceramics, collage, digital art, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and textiles.

The artworks that I selected for the show address many responses to and interpretations and depictions of what hope means, including imagery about birth as well as rebirth—in nature, spiritualism, faith, parenthood, family. There are also works that depict a new day and images that present a clear path away from the viewer and, at least in my interpretation, toward the future. There are artworks that celebrate the family bond as well as what friendship means. And there are artworks that address the hope for concrete, lasting change. I hope that you will enjoy this exhibit and find expressions that speak strongly to you.

Thank you to everyone who submitted artwork for my consideration for this show and to the 48 artists whose works are featured here. It is my life’s work to celebrate the work of our region’s talented artists and I am honored to present these works to you in this special exhibit."

—Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff, Artistic Director, Art Saint Louis

Please enjoy the 48 artworks in our Hope exhibit:

Michael Anderson, Belleville, IL. “Selfie.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 20”x16”. $500 framed.Michael Anderson, Belleville, IL. “Selfie.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 20”x16”. $500 framed. Scott Angus, St. Louis, MO. “Awakening.” 2020. Phototransfer on Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil, 20”x30”. Not for Sale.Scott Angus, St. Louis, MO. “Awakening.” 2020. Phototransfer on Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil, 20”x30”. Not for Sale. Anthony Borchardt, St. Louis, MO. “2020: Loss of Love and Consciousness.” 2020. Over 700 Ceramic Pieces, Metal, Wood, Glass, 37.5”x17.5”x5”. $2,500.Anthony Borchardt, St. Louis, MO. “2020: Loss of Love and Consciousness.” 2020. Over 700 Ceramic Pieces, Metal, Wood, Glass, 37.5”x17.5”x5”. $2,500.
Sarah Cannon, Chesterfield, MO. “Myopia.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $500 unframed.Sarah Cannon, Chesterfield, MO. “Myopia.” 2021. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $500 unframed. MaryJo Clark, Manchester, MO. “Perennial.” 2020. Mixed Media Collage, Acrylic on Mat Board, 11”x14”. $160 framed.MaryJo Clark, Manchester, MO. “Perennial.” 2020. Mixed Media Collage, Acrylic on Mat Board, 11”x14”. $160 framed. Kelly B. Cook, Ballwin, MO. “Everyone Needs A Little Lift.” 2020. Colored Pencil on Strathmore Paper, 8”x10”. $250 framed.Kelly B. Cook, Ballwin, MO. “Everyone Needs A Little Lift.” 2020. Colored Pencil on Strathmore Paper, 8”x10”. $250 framed.

Cathie Crawford, Peoria, IL. “Anima Mundi.” 2020. Reduction Wooddcut, “pochoir” on Hosho Paper, 20”x24”x2” bleed print, 24”x29’x2” framed. SOLD.Cathie Crawford, Peoria, IL. “Anima Mundi.” 2020. Reduction Wooddcut, “pochoir” on Hosho Paper, 20”x24”x2” bleed print, 24”x29’x2” framed. SOLD.

 Lisa Crisman, Maryland Heights, MO. “Happy Chasm.” 2020. Mixed Media Collage on Panel, 24”x18”. $525.Lisa Crisman, Maryland Heights, MO. “Happy Chasm.” 2020. Mixed Media Collage on Panel, 24”x18”. $525. Danielle Dailey, St. Louis MO. “The Muthaship.” 2020. Acrylic, Mixed Media, Foam, Modeling Paste, Pipe Cleaners, Glitter, High Gloss Heavy Gel, Yarn on Canvas, 16”x20”. $675 unframed.Danielle Dailey, St. Louis MO. “The Muthaship.” 2020. Acrylic, Mixed Media, Foam, Modeling Paste, Pipe Cleaners, Glitter, High Gloss Heavy Gel, Yarn on Canvas, 16”x20”. $675 unframed.
Jo Jasper Dean, Chesterfield, MO. “Passion Blossom.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 24”x24”. SOLD.Jo Jasper Dean, Chesterfield, MO. “Passion Blossom.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 24”x24”. SOLD. Tamara Louise Eberle, St. Louis, MO. “Uncertainty.” 2020. Digital Photograph on Metallic Paper, 8”x12”. $50 unframed.Tamara Louise Eberle, St. Louis, MO. “Uncertainty.” 2020. Digital Photograph on Metallic Paper, 8”x12”. $50 unframed. Award of Excellence recipient: Nancy Exarhu, Clayton, MO. “Bird.” 2021. Digital Artwork, 22”x28”. Not for Sale.Award of Excellence recipient: Nancy Exarhu, Clayton, MO. “Bird.” 2021. Digital Artwork, 22”x28”. Not for Sale.
Award of Excellence recipient: Sara Fletcher, Slater, MO. “Day by day an unfolding.” 2020. Oil on Linen, 28”x30”. $700.Award of Excellence recipient: Sara Fletcher, Slater, MO. “Day by day an unfolding.” 2020. Oil on Linen, 28”x30”. $700. Ryan Fredrickson, St. Louis, MO. “Barren Blossom.” 2020. Soft Pastel on Sanded Board, 9”x12”. $250 framed.Ryan Fredrickson, St. Louis, MO. “Barren Blossom.” 2020. Soft Pastel on Sanded Board, 9”x12”. $250 framed. Gaye Gambell-Peterson, St. Charles, MO. “hope is a verb. breathe.” 2020. Paper Collage on Canvas, 16”x20”. $352 unframed.Gaye Gambell-Peterson, St. Charles, MO. “hope is a verb. breathe.” 2020. Paper Collage on Canvas, 16”x20”. $352 unframed.
Award of Excellence recipient: Brenda Gilliam, St. Louis, MO. ”Sister.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 16”x20”. $500 framed.Award of Excellence recipient: Brenda Gilliam, St. Louis, MO. ”Sister.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 16”x20”. $500 framed. Kathleen Greenwood, Springfield, IL. “Expectant.” 2020. Digital Art on Archival Mat Paper, 16.5”x20”. $137.50 framed.Kathleen Greenwood, Springfield, IL. “Expectant.” 2020. Digital Art on Archival Mat Paper, 16.5”x20”. $137.50 framed. Savitri Grover, Chesterfield, MO. “Nurture.” 2020. Acrylic and Paint Pen on Canvas, 16”x20”. $650 unframed.Savitri Grover, Chesterfield, MO. “Nurture.” 2020. Acrylic and Paint Pen on Canvas, 16”x20”. $650 unframed.
Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO. “Beyond the Sunset.” October 2020. Digital Photograph on Metal, 12”x36”. $200.Maurice Hirsch, Chesterfield, MO. “Beyond the Sunset.” October 2020. Digital Photograph on Metal, 12”x36”. $200. Jane Johnson Hoeltzel, St. Louis, MO. “The Promise.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 30”x24”. Not for Sale.Jane Johnson Hoeltzel, St. Louis, MO. “The Promise.” 2021. Acrylic on Canvas, 30”x24”. Not for Sale. Barbara Holmes, University City, MO. “Hope.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 11”x14”. $400 unframed.Barbara Holmes, University City, MO. “Hope.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 11”x14”. $400 unframed.
 Sandra illian, Manchester, MO. “Sunrise, Sunset.” 2020. Tapestry: Wood, Acrylic, Cotton Yarns,16”x35”. $185.Sandra illian, Manchester, MO. “Sunrise, Sunset.” 2020. Tapestry: Wood, Acrylic, Cotton Yarns,16”x35”. $185. Sandy Kaplan, Richmond Heights, MO. “Seeds of Hope.” 2020. Terra Cotta Clay, Low-Fire Glazes, 22”x14”x8”. $1,500.Sandy Kaplan, Richmond Heights, MO. “Seeds of Hope.” 2020. Terra Cotta Clay, Low-Fire Glazes, 22”x14”x8”. $1,500. Carolyn Karasek, Belleville, IL. “Sweet Nature.” 2020. Oil on Aluminum, 30”x36”. $2,800 unframed.Carolyn Karasek, Belleville, IL. “Sweet Nature.” 2020. Oil on Aluminum, 30”x36”. $2,800 unframed.
Pat Kerns , Hannibal, MO. “Friends.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $280.Pat Kerns , Hannibal, MO. “Friends.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $280. Anne Kostecki, O’Fallon, MO. “Out of the Woods.” 2020. Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 8”x10”. $132 unframed.Anne Kostecki, O’Fallon, MO. “Out of the Woods.” 2020. Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 8”x10”. $132 unframed. Linda Layton, Chesterfield, MO. “Boat Dock.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 22”x28”. $400 unframed.Linda Layton, Chesterfield, MO. “Boat Dock.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 22”x28”. $400 unframed.
Jane Linders, Maryland Heights, MO. “New Leaf.” 2020. Wet Cyanotype, Turmeric on Paper, 9”x12”. $60.Jane Linders, Maryland Heights, MO. “New Leaf.” 2020. Wet Cyanotype, Turmeric on Paper, 9”x12”. $60. Sarah Lorentz, St. Louis, MO. “The Test.” 2020. Watercolor on Paper, 18”x24”. $840, framed.Sarah Lorentz, St. Louis, MO. “The Test.” 2020. Watercolor on Paper, 18”x24”. $840, framed. Catharine Magel, Webster Groves, MO. “Transformations.” 2020. Gouache, Acrylic on 100 lb. Rag Paper, 48”x54”. $4,500 unframed.Catharine Magel, Webster Groves, MO. “Transformations.” 2020. Gouache, Acrylic on 100 lb. Rag Paper, 48”x54”. $4,500 unframed.
Suzanne McCudden, Webster Groves, MO. “Blue Burst.” 2020. Alcohol Ink on Yupo Paper, 7”x5”. $50 unframed.Suzanne McCudden, Webster Groves, MO. “Blue Burst.” 2020. Alcohol Ink on Yupo Paper, 7”x5”. $50 unframed. Sheila Michael, Barnhart, MO. “Evermore.” 2021. Colored Pencil on Fine Art Paper, 9’x12”. Not for Sale.Sheila Michael, Barnhart, MO. “Evermore.” 2021. Colored Pencil on Fine Art Paper, 9’x12”. Not for Sale. Award of Excellence recipient: Adrienne L.J. Patel, St. Louis, MO. “Children of Promise and Hope…It is Time to heal – our earth.” 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”. $1,800 unframed.Award of Excellence recipient: Adrienne L.J. Patel, St. Louis, MO. “Children of Promise and Hope…It is Time to heal – our earth.” 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 36”x48”. $1,800 unframed.
Judith Repke, Wentzville, MO. “Swallow 1.” 2020. Graphite on Paper, 9”x12”. $80 framed.Judith Repke, Wentzville, MO. “Swallow 1.” 2020. Graphite on Paper, 9”x12”. $80 framed. Erin Rivers, St. Louis, MO. “After the Lightning.” 2021. Charcoal, Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor on Tempered Hardboard, 24”x24”x3”. $500 unframed.Erin Rivers, St. Louis, MO. “After the Lightning.” 2021. Charcoal, Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor on Tempered Hardboard, 24”x24”x3”. $500 unframed. Marilyn Robinson, St. Louis, MO. “Square Root of Hope.” 2021. Mixed Media on Canvas, 11”x14”. $195 framed.Marilyn Robinson, St. Louis, MO. “Square Root of Hope.” 2021. Mixed Media on Canvas, 11”x14”. $195 framed.
Award of Excellence recipient: Byron D. Rogers, St. Louis, MO. “Rejoice.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. SOLD.Award of Excellence recipient: Byron D. Rogers, St. Louis, MO. “Rejoice.” 2020. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. SOLD. Alan Sandler, St. Louis, MO. “Celebrating Her Future Today.” 2020. Photograph on Metal, 16”x24”. $400 unframed.Alan Sandler, St. Louis, MO. “Celebrating Her Future Today.” 2020. Photograph on Metal, 16”x24”. $400 unframed. Marceline Saphian, Chesterfield, MO. “We Can Still Grow.” 2020. Monotype Montage on Canvas, 20”x20”. $650 unframed.Marceline Saphian, Chesterfield, MO. “We Can Still Grow.” 2020. Monotype Montage on Canvas, 20”x20”. $650 unframed.
 Randy Simmons, Paducah, KY. “The Church At the Back of the Closet.” 2020. Charcoal, White Conté on Paper, 56”x43”. $3,700 framed. Randy Simmons, Paducah, KY. “The Church At the Back of the Closet.” 2020. Charcoal, White Conté on Paper, 56”x43”. $3,700 framed. Den Smith, Green Park, MO. “Leap.” 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 20”x16”. $400 framed.Den Smith, Green Park, MO. “Leap.” 2020. Acrylic on Canvas, 20”x16”. $400 framed. Sun Smith-Foret, Elsah, IL. “Green Flash, Maui.” 2020. Mixed Media Amuletic Sculpture: Knotted Waxed Linen, Turquoise, 11”x11”x2.5”. SOLD.Sun Smith-Foret, Elsah, IL. “Green Flash, Maui.” 2020. Mixed Media Amuletic Sculpture: Knotted Waxed Linen, Turquoise, 11”x11”x2.5”. SOLD. 
 Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “Pristine Pine.” 2020. Digital Photograph on Metal, 16”x20”. $150 unframed.Valerie Snyder, Creve Coeur, MO. “Pristine Pine.” 2020. Digital Photograph on Metal, 16”x20”. $150 unframed. Carly Sullens, St. Louis, MO. “Waiting.” 2020. Photograph on Canvas, 16”x20”. $325.Carly Sullens, St. Louis, MO. “Waiting.” 2020. Photograph on Canvas, 16”x20”. $325. Sreelatha Varma, Creve Coeur, MO. “Astral Waves.” 2020. Acrylic, Oil, 16”x20”. $350. Sreelatha Varma, Creve Coeur, MO. “Astral Waves.” 2020. Acrylic, Oil, 16”x20”. $350.
Alejandra Velasco, St. Louis, MO. “Together we stand.” 2020. Mixed Media on Canvas, 48”x60”. $2,900.Alejandra Velasco, St. Louis, MO. “Together we stand.” 2020. Mixed Media on Canvas, 48”x60”. $2,900. Rosalie Wheeler, St. Peters, MO. “Garden Ball.” 2021. Digital Media on Photo Paper, 13”x13”. $100 framed.Rosalie Wheeler, St. Peters, MO. “Garden Ball.” 2021. Digital Media on Photo Paper, 13”x13”. $100 framed. Susan Zimmerman, St. Louis, MO. “Clenched Courage.” 2020. Photograph on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Archival Paper, 18”x24”. $250 unframed.
Susan Zimmerman, St. Louis, MO. “Clenched Courage.” 2020. Photograph on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Archival Paper, 18”x24”. $250 unframed.


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