Abstract Artist Working in the Realm of Digital Media
The cube was feeling trapped. Stuck in the confines of its static form and wanting to break free asked itself what it wants to be.
THIS IS WHAT IT WANTS TO BE
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Continuing my exploration of the Asterisk symbol in 3D, I’ve envisioned a dome with asterisks as flowers with a bud like form sprouting out of them. The asterisks are supported by a geodesic dome structure.
The animation begins with the geodesic structure and then the flowers begin to bloom on it. When I create 3d structures there’s always little surprises when the time comes to render them. They come alive when I add a virtual sun as the light source. Light not only illuminates color but also form, as the shadows cast reveal the shape and depths of all the parts. In this animation, I enter inside the dome and was delighted to see intricate shadows cast by the sun shining through on the ground plane.
Below are a few snap shot stills from the animation. The first image shows the geodesic dome with the first flower. As the animation progresses the flowers all bloom on the dome.
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The exhibition This is the Future of Non-Objective Art is accompanied by a 115 page catalog. I’m honored that my work QUADRABAR III was selected by the curator Suzan Shutan and included in this exhibition. Here are the introductory pages and my page in the catalog.
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The Ohio Arts Council 2023 Juried Biennial has traveled from its original location at the OAC’s Riffe Gallery in Columbus Ohio to the Medici Museum of Art in Warren Ohio. My work , QUADRAMID V, was created from a 3D structure, modeled in the 3D cad program Moment of Inspiration and rendered in the program Blender. Click here to see an animation of the 3d model. I’m honored to be included with this wonderful group of artworks from artist across the state of Ohio.
Over 1,600 pieces of contemporary art were submitted to Ohio Arts Council. Only 63 pieces were chosen for the exhibition.
The exhibit features different art mediums from installation to fiberwork. The exhibition runs to April 5th.
Special Thanks to Alex Jesko, artist and Curator at the Medici for these photos. On a side note, I discovered Alex Jesko’s art. He had a solo show at the Medici. His work is fantastic. Visit alexjesko.com to explore.
Click here to see gallery of all the artworks and Artist Statements in the exhibition.
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From left to right:
Zach Van Horn, “Empty House,” 2022, Oil and acrylic on paper mounted on wood panels and framed, 40″ x 40″ x 1.5″
Andrew Reach, “QUADRAMID V”, cnc cut uv inkjet on acrylic mounted to composite aluminum, 47.5″ x 47.5″ x 2″
Jennifer Geraci, “Energia,” 2023, Oil, 36″ x 48″ x 1.5″
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Molly Fitzpatrick, “Traveler,” 2022, Cotton, 24″ x 36″ x 2″
From left to right:
Kari Djuve, “When I Began to Remember,” 2023, Oil on wood, 29″ x 29″ x 1.5″
Bernard Palchick, “Liminal Space 28: Disconnect,” 2023, Oil paint and marker on linen, 36″ x 48″ x 2″
Molly Fitzpatrick, “Traveler,” 2022, Cotton, 24″ x 36″ x 2″
Zach Van Horn, “Empty House,” 2022, Oil and acrylic on paper mounted on wood panels and framed, 40″ x 40″ x 1.5″
Andrew Reach, “QUADRAMID V”, cnc cut uv inkjet on acrylic mounted to composite aluminum, 47.5″ x 47.5″ x 2″
Jennifer Geraci, “Energia,” 2023, Oil, 36″ x 48″ x 1.5″
Foreground Room from left to right:
Elham Bayati, “Hidden Love,” 2022, Pen, 32″ x 22″
Jeanie Coy Auseon, “Together Again for the First Time 1,” 2023, Acrylic paints, fabric on wood, collage 30″ x 30″ x 1.5″
Ana England, “Protect,” 2022, Aqua resin, polystyrene, snail shells, burnished ceramic, flocking, and epoxy, 36″ x 30″ x 11″
From left to right:
Lynda McClanahan, “Swan Maiden,” 2023, Oil enamel on wooden tray, 28″ x 21″ x 1″
Nick Stull, “Kara in the Desert,” 2023, Oil, acrylic, aerosol, inkpen on canvas, 30″ x 24″ x 1.5″
Edward Phillips, “Shedding the Binds,” 2023, Oil, 20″ x 16″ x 1″
Kari Djuve, “When I Began to Remember,” 2023, Oil on wood, 29″ x 29″ x 1.5″
Bernard Palchick, “Liminal Space 28: Disconnect,” 2023, Oil paint and marker on linen, 36″ x 48″ x 2″
Molly Fitzpatrick, “Traveler,” 2022, Cotton, 24″ x 36″ x 2″
Zach Van Horn, “Empty House,” 2022, Oil and acrylic on paper mounted on wood panels and framed, 40″ x 40″ x 1.5″
Andrew Reach, “QUADRAMID V”, cnc cut uv inkjet on acrylic mounted to composite aluminum, 47.5″ x 47.5″ x 2″
Jennifer Geraci, “Energia,” 2023, Oil, 36″ x 48″ x 1.5″
Sarah Dugger, “Snip & Sip at Six,” 2021, Acrylic on oversized watercolor paper, 36″ x 42″ x 1″
(on pedestal) Cynthia Petry, “Unknown Series-Russell,” 2023, Knives with found photographs and bees wax, 14″ x 13″ x 3″
Aimee Lee, “The Walls Are No Defense,” 2022, Handmade abaca paper, monofilament, clips, 80″ x 97″ x 4″
David LaPalombara, “Frying Pan Hollow,” 2023, Oil on hardwood panel, 18″ x 24″ x 1″
Kasey Kania, “Shadow Over Bend,” 2022, Watercolor, oil pastel, and pencil, 18″ x 24″
Nicole Luga, “Cold in Cleveland,” 2023, Oil on panel, 25″ x 25″ x 2″
Raymond Ramos, “On A Cold COVID Night,” 2021, Oil, 49″ x 38″ x 2″