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“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 Arts Council Celebrates Artists Selected In Governor’s Office Loan Program

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Artwork Loan Program Visitation

by Daric Gill

OAC-Gov-officesLast summer I announced that two of my paintings had been selected as part of Ohio Arts Council loan program at the 32 story Verne Riffe Center for Government & The Arts. As part of the 2015-2017 Ohio Governor’s Office and Residence Loan Program, all selected artwork has been carefully chosen by the Ohio Arts Council and will be on extended loan for 2 years at either the Governor’s Office or his residence. Recently, I was invited to an afternoon celebration thrown for the artists chosen for this award. After the swanky gathering at the Governor’s Mansion (full of represented art as well), artist were invited to tour the art on loan at the Riffe Center. My pieces are located in a sitting area within the offices.

“Since 1985 the OAC has assisted in placing artwork by Ohio artists and from the collections of Ohio museums and cultural institutions in the Governor’s Residence and throughout the Governor’s offices.” – OAC

Selected Artwork

Absolute: Time  & Absolute: Division

Click on either title above to see additional links regarding the artwork. Feel free to check out the links to see the making-of and museums these pieces have been exhibited. Clicking on the images below will allow for a detailed view.

"Absolute: Time"
“Absolute: Time”. Oil on reclaimed walnut table top. 21″ x 21″. 1.23.14.

 

Absolute: Division
Absolute: Division: Oil on reclaimed cherry in an 1800’s Victorian molded frame. 14″ x 12″. 3.8.13.

“Absolute: Ignition” Selected for Novas Històries, Ohio Art League 2016 Spring Juried Exhibition

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Absolute: Ignition Selected for Novas Històries, Ohio Art League 2016 Spring Juried Exhibition

By Daric Gill

"Absolute: Ignition" (framed in cherry), Oil on reclaimed birdseye maple. 9 1/8" x 8". 7.18.14.
“Absolute: Ignition” (framed in cherry), Oil on reclaimed birdseye maple. 9 1/8″ x 8″. 7.18.14.

It’s my pleasure to announce that my painting Absolute: Ignition, has been selected to be in the Novas Històries, Ohio Art League 2016 Spring Juried Exhibition. Under the new direction of Kim Webb, the OAL has extended an overseas invitation to Sophie Blais to jury this exhibition along side Robert Banks. The Ohio State University’s Urban Arts Space will host this year’s show.

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

Exhibition duration:
May 24 – July 9, 2016

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

More information below
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"Absolute: Graft" (detail), oil painting on maple. 48" x 36". 2.3.16.

“Absolute: Graft” Placed In Beautiful Glass Atrium At Convention Center

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Columbus Convention Center Purchases Large “Absolute” Painting

By Daric Gill

It’s my pleasure to announce that my artwork has been selected to be part of a $125 million rejuvenation project that has recently begun at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). In September 2015, the GCCC began a massive renovation and expansion project, which includes a 37,000 sq. ft addition of exhibit space. This totals a whopping 373,000 sq. ft of contiguous exhibit space, which is projected to be complete in July 2017. The GCCC is slated to be the 4th largest exhibit space of its kind. I’m quite thankful to be part of this amazing opportunity. “Absolute: Graft”, a 3 ft x 4 ft oil painting on maple, has been purchased for the new edition. Read on for more.

"Absolute: Graft", oil painting on maple. 48" x 36". 2.3.16.
“Absolute: Graft”, oil painting on maple. 48″ x 36″. 2.3.16. (Click image to enlarge)

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