Opening:
Friday, July 11 from 6 - 9pm
"Art
of Nature"
The
Scarab club is pleased to host
Art of Nature, an exhibition
of work by Andrzej Sikora
and Todd Erickson. The work
exhibited is part of a large
group of paintings by Sikora
entitled "Four Seasons."
Twelve 9' x 6' painted canvases
comprise the collection. Sikora's
work provides a backdrop and
counterpoint to Todd Erickson's
delicate, small-scale sculptural
and relief work.
Sikora's
abstract-lyric style of painting
is unique to the artist. The
titles accompanying the paintings
assist the viewer in understanding
the artist's focus, each providing
a simple first step for interpreting
the artistic content. The abstract
expression resembles a natural
form that is manifested in specific
color families. The relation
of colors culminate in the mood
of the painting, yet each abstract
expression also contains a "realistic"
element intended to trigger
the viewer's own recollection
of a memory, an image, an experience,
or feeling.
The
paintings are depictions that
come from an abstract trend
in art and metaphorical painting.
It is the artist's intent that
the paintings guide the viewer
to an introspective focus. They
trigger the viewer's memory
of nature, drawing the viewer
to the subject; the lyrical
form provides the viewer the
opportunity to contemplate a
balance and a rhythm of nature
within the perview of their
own recollection. If the art
work assists the viewer to recall
the harmony of this moment,
when the impact of nature inspires
mood and spirit, they will have
discovered the "Art of
Nature."
ANDRZEJ SIKORA
Andrzej
Sikora was
born in Poland. He studied at
The Academy of Fine Arts in
the city of Wroclaw. After completing
his doctoral study, Andrzej
worked over 10-years for the
Academy of Fine Arts as an Assistant
Professor of studio painting
and drawing. He has participated
in numerous exhibitions, group
and individual, both in Europe
and the United States.
Sikora immigrated to the United
States in 1990 where his interest
in murals and architectural
painting found full expression.
He is a working and practicing
artist in the areas of murals,
architectural painting, and
fine art. He has painted works
of art for private collectors,
as well as commissioned mural
work in the Detroit Opera House.
Through his commissioned studio
work, Andrzej Sikora is currently
taking part in projects throughout
the United States. His work
is in numerous private and corporate
collections.
His studio "Andrew Sikora
Studio, Inc." is located
in Detroit, at the Russell Industrial
Center. Sikora can be reached
at 313-318-1339, or contact
him at andrzejsikora@comcast.net
TODD
ERICKSON
Todd
Ericson received
a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Hope College and a Master of
Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy
of Art. He is currently the
Director of Exhibit Services
at the College for Creative
Studies, where he has worked
as an instructor, Director of
Metal Shop and Foundry Operations
and in many other capacities
for the past twenty-five years.
Erickson's
sculptural work has been shown
widely in exhibitions and installations
throughout the Michigan and
the United States, including
the Detroit Institute of Arts.
His work has been commissioned
by corporations and is included
in many private collections.
Thru:
July 2-August 17, 2008
One
of the oldest arts organizations
in Michigan, The Scarab Club
has been dedicated to serving
the public and Michigan artists
of all disciplines for nearly
100 years. On the cusp of its
centennial in 2007, the club
accomplishes this mission through
concerts, lectures, exhibitions,
special events, and tours. The
Scarab Club strives to promote
local artists, emerging and
experienced. It also hosts a
variety of educational and instructional
events.
Works
by Michigan artists are always
on display in the galleries.
Each year the club sponsors
a photography exhibition, as
well as the prestigious Gold
Medal and Silver Medal exhibitions
of painting and sculpture. The
main gallery also hosts major
state-wide juried exhibitions
as well as local, individual
and group shows. Member exhibitions
are shown in the second floor
lounge gallery.
The
Scarab Club is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit,
tax exempt organization.
217
Farnsworth St, Detroit 313-831-1250
