When I am looking for the works submitted that stand out, I am responding visually, taken in by effects, lighting, originality, aesthetics, and/or conceptual content. If I can't take my eyes off a piece, if it makes me laugh, if it smacks of irony, if it is astoundingly beautiful; those are the qualities I am looking for when jurying. It was a pleasure, and very difficult to make my final selection, as there is so much compelling work presented in this year's Biennial Project Venice Biennale. Congratulations to all of the exhibiting artists!