ARS LONGA VITA BREVIS: December 2012

1st Annual Art Competition

Chicago

January 5-January 31, 2013

My watercolor "Dream" has just been selected in this competition at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago. Next Saturday, January 5th from 7-10pm is the opening reception and the awards ceremony.

The jurors for this exhibition were Thomas McCormick, and Julian Williams.

Thomas McCormick is the owner of McCormick Gallery in downtown Chicago, which specializes in 20th century and contemporary art, in particular Abstract Expressionism and the period 1940 through the 1960s.

Julian Williams teaches drawing and painting at Columbia College Chicago, South Suburban College, and The Hyde Park Art Center. He earned both BFA and MFA degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
You can read more about the Bridgeport Art Center HERE.

"Dream", watercolor and ink on watercolor paper, 30"x40"

1st Juried Member Exhibit

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art

Chicago

I was happy to see many of my dear friends come to the opening yesterday. Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is such a beautiful venue. Here are a few photos..

1st Juried Member Exhibit

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art

Chicago

December 1, 2012 - January 27, 2013

Tomorrow is the opening reception of the 1st Juried Member Exhibit at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago. I am among eighteen other artists chosen for this show and here are the two works I have there. They both belong to my series "Voyage".

"Voyage", 21"x21", watercolor and ink on paper

ALBERT'S SERIES

Artist Talk @ Porter Butts Gallery
November 9, 2012- 7pm
University of Wisconsin, Madison

I just wanted to post a few photos from my opening in Madison, at the Porter Butts Gallery, where I also gave a talk about this exhibit. The WUD art Committee did a great job installing my work, and I was delighted with the space.
Having Albert, Zarko, my parents, and my sister - all there with me made it even more special.

What a wonderful weekend!

talking with the WUD Art Director Carly Herzog

bottom six photos courtesy of David Michaels

Here is what one of the Art Committee members, Elizabeth Amherdt, wrote for the Wisconsin Union Directorate blog about this event.

    "Albert's Series" opens at Porter Butts Gallery
   University of Wisconsin
   Friday, November 9, 2012 @ 7pm

I am delighted to announce the opening of my solo show next Friday, November 9, at the Porter Butts Gallery, at University of Wisconsin, Madison. I have the most wonderful opportunity to show a selection of works from my "Albert's Series" in this beautiful space, and I am thrilled that my parents and sister will be able to come and see the show as well.

"Albert's series" is dedicated to my son, and having my parents here, visiting from Croatia, and my sister, visiting from Germany, makes it feel even more special, almost like a family event.

In case you are in the area and plan to come to the opening, make sure to come by 7:15pm, when I'll be talking about my work.

from a series of three hundred and sixty five, all 9"x12", watercolor/ink on paper*

3rd Anniversary Show at Water Street Studios

...a few photos from the opening reception, September 28

Me with the Juror Sergio Gomez and WSS' Gallery Director Steven Lockwood

Photo Credit: Water Street Studios

Photo Credit: Brian DeWolf

Honorable Mention at the
3rd Anniversary Show at Water Street Studios
September 28-January 6, 2013

How exciting! Today I got a notification three of my watercolors from the Origin/Cloud series were selected for the 3rd Year Anniversary Show at the Water Street Studios...and furthermore- I received an Honorable Mention! The guest juror for this show is Sergio Gomez; Director of 33 Contemporary Gallery, and Curator/Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center, both in Chicago.

Can't wait to see the entire exhibition!

Here are my three works "Origin/Cloud 1, 2 and 3", watercolor/ink on paper, 18"x24"

MAKING STRIDES

against breast cancer

Fundraiser at Waterstreet Studios

August 24, 2012

Tonight is the "Making strides against breast cancer" event at the Water Street Studios, and for this occasion the WSS's Steven Lockwood Gallery/Technology Director (and the Founding Member) picked out art works from a few resident artists to enrich the space where the fundraiser is being held. I have six pieces on display tonight and here are a few photos.

My "Whisper" acrylic on canvas (and four pieces by Jaime Foster)