The curators' guidelines for barebrush suggest 1 or 2 pieces, max, per artist, but guest curator, Bart de Koning Gans, feels stronger about consistency of language and its variety between artists. June 2008 emphasizes the clarity of the Bart's vision. This N*des-of-the-Month calendar is very subtle. It is effective and professional. It presents the artists who are included in the setting and context, as worthy of professional representation.

Only ten of the 54 artists world-wide who entered work got into the calendar. "I'm sure it's a disappointment to a lot of artists," said barebrush CEO Ilene Skeen. "I have a lot of great art on the site, but the program of using a different guest curator each month means that we imitate real-world conditions. It's important for the curators to be happy with the calendar they produce -- that their show truly represents their concept of art of the nude if they were to show it at their gallery."

Note from the Curator:

Curating for Barebrush was a great experience. Though I struggled with the rules a bit, I feel strongly about the images I put forth. June comes across as consistent and shows my interest in line and the development of language. I feel each artist has taken the nude and appropriated it to make it their own rather than just a display of a model.

The artists represented for June 2008 are: Donna Cleary*, Donelli J. DiMaria, Guenter Knop*, Serge Lis*, Jean Marcellino*, Joseph Mayes, Jacqui Morgan*, Jon Reddich, Ilene Skeen, Tim Woodhouse.

Each of the artists selected for the calendar receives two (2) complimentary listings. Five artists, indicated by asterisks (*), are nominated for the Curators Choice Awards (box at right). Each nominee receives 8 additional complimentary listings and is in the running for cash prizes as well. YOU CAN VOTE NOW. Winners announced July 1st.

Check the 'New Art' to see the entries in the "Art Log". You can also enjoy the art offline with the free printer-friendly version and weekly planner (click on the tiny calendar icons, next to the month/year, above), or shop for barebrush gear including the calendar on shirts and bags (top menu). Click on the link at left for more about Christopher Henry Gallery.

Thank you all for your interest and participation in barebrush.com, dedicated to the art of the nude.

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