A Southeastern Louisiana University professor and student have been selected as winners of the 2024 edition of Louisiana Contemporary, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s annual juried exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation.
Professor of New Media + Animation Cristina Molina received The Helis Foundation Art Prize for Best in Show with her work “The Memory of Miss River, 2023, a multi-channel video installation, while Southeastern student Ginina Biondini of Covington won first place for her work “I didn’t know You then but I know You now,” 2023, a work of inherited fabric, fiber fill, thread, wood, and lace. Molina also received an unrestricted $5,000 grant as part of her award.
This year’s exhibition features 41 works by 37 artists from over 1,000 submissions and is on view at the Ogden Museum in New Orleans, located at 925 Camp St., through Oct. 13. Head Curator of Governor’s Island Arts and Vice President for Arts and Culture at the Trust for Governors Island, Lauren Haynes served as the 2024 guest juror.
“I was truly honored to be selected as the juror for the 2024 edition of Louisiana Contemporary,” Haynes said. “I enjoyed having the opportunity to see over 1,100 artworks by 367 artists living and working in Louisiana.”
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