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Biography
Because I’m an experienced retiree, it’s been some time since I’ve been asked to provide a bio! As a veteran docent at Toledo Museum of Art, I’m still thrilled by the challenge of connecting visitors with art. I also make things…mostly in glass, but also printing, jewelry and odd experimentation. I find it particularly satisfying to collaborate with other artists, always ready to try something new!
To condense my history to a nutshell, I was born in Toledo and raised on a family farm in Bedford Township, which now informs some of the things I make. I even attended the same two-room school house that my mother and grandmother had attended!
I thought about being an architect until a college admissions officer told me that since I was a girl, I probably couldn’t handle the math requirements! So I changed course and graduated from Michigan State with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science with an emphasis in sociology, psychology, and art; then received Master degrees from Bowling Green in Rehab Counseling and University of San Francisco in Administration.
In 1976 I happened to secure a ten week internship at the (now) Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities. That turned into a 34-year career. Midway into that career, I took glass-blowing classes at the Museum which turned into a serious pursuit that lasted
15 years.
Juror Comments
What is art? Art can …….be beautiful, tell a story, help us focus, help us process our emotions, provide us with a different perspective, make sense of life, facilitate difficult conversations, help us learn more about selves and others. It can be a solo pursuit or collaborative experience, whether you are a maker or a spectator.
"All images, represent not so much reality, as the viewers perceptions, imagination, expectations and knowledge of other images, recalled from memory. As a spectator you generate a fair amount of creativity in reconstructing an image in your head in a way that is unique for you and slightly different for me."
-Eric Kandel, The Beholders Response.
My role as a docent at the Toledo Museum of Art is to help each visitor engage with art in a personal way. Eric Kandel helps remind me how individual that can be. Selecting and ranking works for this show was difficult for that reason! My selection is influenced by my life experience and memories. Just as each artist envisioned a particular message, you and I may view it differently.
Terry Teufel
October 6, 2024
BEST IN SHOW
A River Runs Through It–Cheryl Phillips
I was particularly attracted to this abstract work because I am able to imagine many possibilities. The bold colors with the partially obscured pieces, parts and textures attached to the canvas I find intriguing. I wonder what the significance of each might be. I find it particularly interesting how this artist also incorporates abstraction into her more realistic entry, March Blossom.
FIRST PLACE
The Blue Vase–John Koch
Beautiful colors, composition and execution. I could feel being asked to sit down, take a moment to relax, and smell the peonies. It makes me wonder what inspired this unusual portrayal of a still life.
SECOND PLACE
Self Portrait–Nancy Honaker
A clever response to Call for Entries! The surface is so soft I’d like to feel it. Take the time to really look closely to appreciate the depth created by the many layers and colors used to create this.
THIRD PLACE
Smallmouth Bass–Sally Marti
This pastel aquatic portrait makes me smile! It resurrects memories of peace and calm at the summer cottage. I can almost feel the soft, squishy, mysterious bottom of the lake between my toes.
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