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About Daric Gill Studios

Daric Gill - Interdisciplinary Artist Interdisciplinary artist Daric Gill specializes in robotic sculptures & oil painting. He holds an MFA from the University of Cincinnati & a BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design. Gill has received multiple awards, including the 2019 Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award & fellowships in Dresden, Germany, Cuba, & Columbus. He is an ICOM & IAA member. His work has been exhibited internationally, including in South Korea, Germany, Cuba, NYC, & LA. Gill is a full-time studio artist, former adjunct instructor, & runs a free online professional development resource.

Track Your Art Submissions With This FREE Worksheet

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Track Your Art Submissions With This FREE Worksheet

by Daric Gill

Applying to exhibition opportunities and grants are commonplace for the artist. Whether these applications are for a booth at an art festival or a solo show at a museum, there’s a real need to track your progress. If you haven’t found a system that works for you or you are just beginning to organize your submissions, this article is for you. The following write-up will describe who might benefit from this type of system and how to use it.

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Keep Track Of Your Artwork With This FREE Artwork Inventory & Sales Example

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Artist Getting Organized: Download a FREE Artwork Inventory & Sales Example

by Daric Gill

Whether you are an artist or a collector, at some point your collection will need organization. If you haven’t found a system that works for you or you are just beginning to get your inventory under control, this article is for you. The following article will describe who might benefit from this type of system and how to use it.

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New Painting For “Columbus In Cuba | Cuba In Columbus” Exhibition

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New Painting For “Columbus In Cuba | Cuba In Columbus” Exhibition

by Daric Gill

{Feature Video of Painting Process Above}

 

“Absolute: Triumph”
“Absolute: Triumph”: Oil paint on maple. 32 1/4” x 41 5/8”

Absolute: Triumph is my newest (and largest) piece in this series. It was recently delivered to the Columbus in Cuba | Cuba in Columbus exhibition. This show represents an unprecedented, multi-event, multi-venue group of exhibitions showcasing the work of artists from central Ohio and Cuba. In April 2019, five Columbus artists were among the 200 international artists selected to show work in the renowned 13th Havana Biennial in Matanzas, Cuba. An additional 34 Columbus artists showed their work alongside art from Cuban artists as part of a collateral Biennial exhibition, ConnectArt, in Matanzas. From October 1 to November 15, 2019, artwork from the 39 central Ohio artists who exhibited in Cuba, work from additional Columbus artists, and Cuban artists work will be on display at art institutions, galleries, and public venues throughout Columbus as part of Cuba in Columbus.

ABOUT THIS PIECE

Shades of translucent dark green accentuate the patterns of grain in the wood, reminiscent of a topographical map. A painted white cloud looks like a paper cutout with 6 blue strings dangling down. Over that, a red/orange thread hangs and makes a sharp turn. It outlines a distinct pattern on its way to a large origami boat. This pattern is a familiar motif pulled from the rooflines and archways of many of the old buildings in Havana. A berried shrub seemingly grows from the bow of the origami boat. 

This is the sister piece to Absolute: Frequency, a piece that was exhibited during the Havana Biennial earlier this year. Read about it here. Absolute: Frequency stayed in Cuba and is slated to part of the permanent collection in a Contemporary Arts Center in Matanzas, Cuba. As you can imagine, transporting the work from America to Cuba was not easy. The original piece was designed as a triptych in case there was a need to disassemble the painting for more compact travel purposes. The new work adapted a similar triptych form, which permitted me to transport the nearly 4 ft wide wood painting in a backpack between the workshop and my studio. I’m excited and honored to be part of such a multi-cultural partnership. Please check out my work and the works of so many other amazing American and Cuban artists.

More information about the participating artists & galleries can be found at the website ColumbusInCuba.com . A map of all the different exhibition locations here.

Exhibition Info:
October 1 – November 15, 2019
Locations: art institutions, galleries and public venues across Columbus
Opening reception: October 1, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00pm, with opening words at 6:00pm, Hilton Columbus Downtown

“Absolute: Triumph”: Oil paint on maple. 32 1/4” x 41 5/8”
“Absolute: Triumph”: Oil paint on maple. 32 1/4” x 41 5/8”
“Absolute: Triumph”: Oil paint on maple. 32 1/4” x 41 5/8”
“Absolute: Triumph”: Oil paint on maple. 32 1/4” x 41 5/8”
“Absolute: Triumph”: Oil paint on maple. 32 1/4” x 41 5/8”
“Absolute: Frequency”: Oil on maple panel. 21 1/4” x 30 1/2”. 12.11.18.
“Absolute: Frequency” (detail)
“Absolute: Frequency” (detail)
“Absolute: Frequency” (detail)
“Absolute: Frequency” (detail)
Lolo’s Gallery in Matanzas, Cuba
My piece in the gallery
Artwork at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana Cuba

Vernissage Walk-Through At Galerie Raskolnikow, Dresden, Germany

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Exhibition Walk-Through & Vernissage Photos At Galerie Raskolnikow, Dresden, Germany

by Daric Gill

Photo credit: Annette Nickel. Edited.

On a beautifully crisp fall evening, friends and family gathered at the Galerie Raskolnikow to view “Sphere Out Of Play”.  The support from the community was gracious, with the crowds pouring out the gallery doors, down the steps, and out of the building! The work I’ve chosen to place in the show is a culmination of my 3-month residency in Germany.

As my time here comes to a close, I’m warmly reflecting on the many new friends and memories that I have made. For those who may have missed the exhibition or simply wish to relive it, the following gallery is a capturing of my artwork and the wonderfully packed vernissage. A special thank you goes to hours of tireless work from the gallerist Iduna Böhning at the Galerie Raskolnikow, funding & support from the combined excellence of the Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen & Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Office of Culture And Heritage Dresden,  and guest introduction by Dr. med. Klaus Nicolai. A very heartfelt thank you goes to my super supportive friends and family in the states and my host family in Germany. Martin & Heidi… you are the heart and soul of my wonderful experiences here in Dresden. Thank you!

Galerie Raskolnikow Hours:
Wednesday – Friday 15.00 – 18.00
Saturday 11.00 – 14.00

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