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“Absolute: Position”, (detail). Oil paint on reclaimed mahogany pie crust table top. 25 1/2” x 25 1/2”. 8.9.16.

Oil Painting “Absolute: Position” Explores Life & Relations

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Oil Painting “Absolute: Position” Explores Life & Relations

By Daric Gill

“Absolute: Position”, Oil paint on reclaimed mahogany pie crust table top. 25 1/2” x 25 1/2”. 8.9.16.
“Absolute: Position”, Oil paint on reclaimed mahogany pie crust table top. 25 1/2” x 25 1/2”. 8.9.16.

I’d like to introduce my latest painting, Absolute: Position, an oil painting on a reclaimed mahogany pie crust table top.

Four green leaves mirror each other, weighting the piece at the bottom. Hanging down the center of the piece is a moss-encrusted branch, showing off its thorny side.  A sprig of chamomile flowers grows up from the bottom edge. The flowers also reflect in opposition to the dead branch. The branch and the chamomile are almost touching tips, but not quite. Behind the natural objects are two translucent stripes. Depending on the viewer, one may view them as either dark stripes on a lighter background or lighter stripes on a darker background. Read more below…

[Process Video & Full Image Gallery Below Article]
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Painting Selected for Ohio Art League 2016 Fall Juried Exhibition

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Absolute: Contrive Selected for Ohio Art League 2016 Fall Juried Exhibition

by Daric Gill

Absolute: Contrive, oil on refinished red oak. 22" x 26". 11.2.15
Absolute: Contrive, oil on refinished red oak. 22″ x 26″. 11.2.15

It’s my pleasure to announce that my painting Absolute: Contrive, has been selected to be in The State of Ohio, Ohio Art League 2016 Fall Juried Exhibition. The FJE will run from Aug. 12-Sept 10 at the historic Columbus Cultural Arts Center. This exhibition was juried by Lisa Dent, Director of Resources & Award Programs, Creative Capital. Please join me this Friday, Aug. 12 for the Opening reception.

Columbus Cultural Arts Center
(139 W. Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215)
Directions Here

Opening reception:
Friday, August 12 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Exhibition duration:
August 12 – September 10, 2016

Exhibiting Artists:
Ginny Baughman, Ryn Clarke, Lisa Di Giacomo, Daric Gill, Morris Jackson, Kathy McGhee , Bradley Paskievitch, Johnny Runciman, Robert Studzinski, Nico Pico Train, Timothy Tyree, Paul D. Wilbur, Evie Zimmer

This exhibition is made possible by generous support from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, Bette Wallach Fund, Ingram-White Castle Foundation, Columbus College of Art & Design, the Mary Lou Chess Memorial Fund and the Renée and Edward Steidle Fund, and KEMBA Financial Credit Union.

“Absolute: Journey”, A Connection To Memories

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“Absolute: Journey”, A Connection To Memories

By Daric Gill

"Absolute: Journey", Oil paint on reclaimed oak. 12 1/4" x 18 1/4". 6.14.16.
“Absolute: Journey”, Oil paint on reclaimed oak. 12 1/4″ x 18 1/4″. 6.14.16.

The Absolute series of paintings has a tradition of exploring connections we have to each other through personal, yet universal narratives. We fall in love, have intimate struggles, find solace in nature, and navigate personal directions. In Absolute: Journey, I explore what it feels like when we long to capture sensory and emotional experiences in more tangible ways. This painting uses mood and symbolism to narrate the timeless tradition of placing these experiences into our memory. It is a visual description of the sensitive and very personal ways we reflect back on past moments; and how the past is held up to the torch of the future’s light.

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Ohio Art League 2016 Spring Juried Exhibition WalkThrough

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Checking In At The OAL Spring Exhibit, Urban Arts Space

By Daric Gill

Exhibition duration: May 24 – July 9, 2016

OAL-Spring16-04After absorbing some sunshine for a bit at the Scioto Mile Riverside Park, I decided to take some time to absorb some culture at the OAL’s Spring Exhibition held at the OSU Urban Arts Space. Walking into the massive air-conditioned transformative space, I saw that my selected painting, “Absolute: Ignition” happens to greet patrons on their way in. It’s a relatively small painting, but prominently displayed and I was happy to see that it’s among the first pieces one sees upon entering.

The show is one of the best OAL exhibitions I’ve seen in years.  Viewers can gaze upon sculptures, paintings, photos, ceramics, video & electronics work, among others. Below are a few handfuls of images that represents what the show has to offer. There are a few gallery shots that didn’t make this article, for that I apologize. If you have the chance, I strongly urge you to visit the show by July, 9 ’16. Greatness can be seen!

Absolute: Ignition at the Ohio Art League Exhibition, OSU Urban Arts Space
Absolute: Ignition at the Ohio Art League Exhibition, OSU Urban Arts Space

OSU Urban Arts Space
(50 W. Town St. Columbus, OH 43215)
Directions here

Gallery Hours
Tuesday: 11AM-6PM
Wednesday: 11AM-6PM
Thursday: open late, 11AM-8PM
Friday: 11AM-6PM
Saturday: 11AM-6PM

Closing reception, jurors talk, and award ceremony:
July 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm

[Full IMAGE GALLERY & DETAILS BELOW]

 

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