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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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“Sphere Out Of Play” Invitation For Galerie Raskolnikow, Dresden, Germany

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Exhibition Announcement for Galerie Raskolnikow, Dresden, Germany

by Daric Gill

Galerie Raskolnikow

If you find yourself in the Dresden, Germany area on September 6, 2019, please join me for an evening of art and celebration at the Galerie Raskolnikow. The gallery will show works of art from myself and two other fantastic artists, Hans Ulrich Wutzler and Dorothee Haller. I’ve become good friends with these two over the past few months. A warm invitation is opened to all to attend. There will be an introduction given by the inimitable Dr. med. Klaus Nicolai. Reception information below.

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“Absolute: Thread” Strings Soft Notes On Antique German Violin

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“Absolute: Thread” Strings Soft Notes On Antique German Violin

by Daric Gill

There are times where the whisper is more powerful than the roar. “Absolute: Thread” is that voice– simple, soft, and strong.

“Absolute: Thread”: Oil paint on reclaimed violin and case. 24” x 8 1/8” x 3 3/4”.

By its very nature, this antique German violin seduces the viewer with little additional help needed. Its warm hue and alluring curves beg for your attention. Starting off with such a powerful object is a heavy weight that requires finesse to balance. If not handled delicately this weight could amplify the tone of the work with phrases that ripple the wrong voice. Read on to find out why I chose the phrasing that I did.

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NEW “Absolute: Connection” Painting Points to Our Shared Bonds

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“Absolute: Connection” Points to Our Shared Bonds

by Daric Gill

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“Absolute: Connection”: Oil paint on beech wood. 16” x 8”. 8.7.19.

Three round elements of color sit behind a central twig. These circles are positioned where a weathered branch and the background meet. The largest circle is a slightly translucent shade of cool white. A smaller pale green circle marks the point of contact for the smaller chute of the twig. Grounding the longer section of the twig is a slightly smaller, yet more chromatic blue circle. A faint white ring sits just outside the blue hue. The twig is frozen in a timeless bend, casting a stark ‘S’ shaped shadow to the right. The circles all have a unique quality, sharing in visual dominance. Their controlled geometry complement the organic twist of the twig. As the stick gets thinner, a green tint takes over the wood, indicative of tiny living fungi. Growth and deterioration, symmetry and off-axis, connections and extensions– each part of the visual language in Absolute: Connection. Read on below for the full article and image gallery.

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