A series of three works were recently commissioned for Nationwide to be displayed in the recently renovated cafe in downtown Columbus in the Plaza One building. Titled "Shelter (changing, especially unpredictably) the edition of three depicts a view of my ever-changing living and dining room.
Big Ink at Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative
Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative will be celebrating its twentieth anniversary by printing large scale woodcut prints with Big Ink and their massive press. I will be carving a 4' x 3' block for the event and helping with the kid's activity. Mark your calendars and come see Phoenix Rising Members and other Ohio artists print!
Resource Grant
During the Artist-in-Residence in Printmaking at Columbus College of Art and Design in fall of 2017 I started an ambitious series titled "Jacob's Ladder." The first half of the series, details pictured above, present six large-scale varied edition monotypes with an abstracted view looking up my staircase. I will be creating the next seven in the series with support from the Greater Columbus Art Council. Prints seven through twelve will depict a view looking down the staircase and the final thirteenth print will overlap the two perspectives.
Special thanks to Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus City Council members for their continued support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Art of the Heartland 2018
Jacob's Ladder 3/13 will be on view at the Indianapolis Art Center in the Art of the Heartland 2018 exhibition from June 22 to August 8, 2018. From a pool of over 600 selections, Juror Mike Barclay selected just over 90 pieces.
Ohio Art League Spring Juried Exhibition
Jacob's Ladder 2/13 and Jacob's Ladder 3/13 are included in the Ohio Art League Spring Juried Exhibition presented at Griffin Gallery at Creekside in Gahanna, Ohio. Jurors include Brooklyn-based painter Robin F. Williams and Greer Pagano, Chief Curator at the Pizzuti Collection. The exhibition will be on view from April 6th to May 12th.
Opening Reception April 6th from 6 - 8:30 pm
Griffin Gallery, 77 Mill St. Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Professional Development & Research grant
With support from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, this year I will be working with Phoenix Rising Printmaking Core Member and Tamarind trained printer Jennifer Slezak (pictured left) to become more proficient at creating silkscreen prints in the recently set up silkscreen area at the shop. I will also be pursuing a one-on-one mentorship with conceptual artist Lenka Clayton (pictured right), founder of Artist Residency in Motherhood, and recent creator and collaborator of a Circle Through New York, an interactive project hosted and organized by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Special thanks to Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus City Council members for their continued support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Second and Third Best of Show in Dayton and Carbondale
Jacob's Ladder 1/13 won Second Best of Show in the PRESS exhibition at the Dayton Society of Artists, a statewide juried exhibition. Friday Afternoon 5/6 won Third Best of Show in the Four Rivers Print Biennial, a national juried exhibition.
PRESS Exhibition at the Dayton Society of Artists
Jacob's Ladder 1/13 will be included in PRESS, an exhibition organized by the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative and hosted by the Dayton Society of Artists. Melissa Haviland, Area Chair and Professor of Printmaking at Ohio University, juried this year's 12th annual exhibition with a national call for entries. I plan to be in attendance for the Opening Reception, Friday, March 2 from 6 to 9 PM. Exhibition will be on view through April 21st.
Dayton Society of Artists is located at 48 High Street, Dayton, OH 45403
2018 Four Rivers Print Biennial
Friday Afternoon 5/6 will be included in the 2018 Four Rivers Print Biennial at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. The exhibition is juried by Lisa Bulawsky, Professor of Art, Printmaking Area Coordinator and Director of Island Press at Washington University in St. Louis. Exhibition will be on view at Carbondale Community Arts from February 9th to March 23rd, 2018.
Ohio Art League 2017 Fall Exhibition and Columbus Dispatch Review
Drapery Study Green Tea," "Friday Afternoon 4/6," and "Friday Afternoon 5/6" were selected for the Ohio Art League's Fall Juried Exhibition 2017, presented at the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library in their Carnegie Gallery. Artist Sarah Fairchild and Chet Domitz, Registrar and Art Consultant at Hammond Harkins Gallery, served as jurors. The exhibition was on view from October 12 through November 17th.
The Columbus Dispatch published a review by Peter Tonguette that included an image of "Drapery Green Study Green Tea." The article may be read here: "Vast & Varied: Wide-open call for entries results in diverse Art League show."
"Habitation"
Visiting Artist in Printmaking at Columbus College of Art and Design culminates in on-campus exhibition "Habitation"
Late nights and weekends during the last several months were busy preparing for a week long residency as a Visiting Artist in Printmaking at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) during October 30th through November 3rd. For the residency, I prepared several relief plates that tiled together to create a matrix of a 72" x 40" image, six unique corresponding collages, and a cardboard jig that held the plates together and provided registration for the collages. The imagery originates from a view looking up the staircase and is titled "Looking up Jacob's Ladder."
Kathy McGhee, Professor; Division of Fine Arts and Area Coordinator in Printmaking invited me and was instrumental in providing support for the first half of this very ambitious series. The residency culminated in a brief on-campus exhibition at the Byers Gallery titled, "Habitation," and included the work of Kathy and her students.
Special thanks to Brandon Abbott, Mike and JoHanna D'Epiro as well as Jeff and Marsha Abbott who helped with childcare during the residency week as well as general support.
Kitchen View on display at Greater Columbus Convention Center
The Greater Columbus Convention Center Grand Opening will be Thursday, August 31st with its permanent art collection officially unveiled. "Kitchen View" was commissioned to be included in the collection featuring many significant Columbus area artists. The whole collection may be viewed here: Greater Columbus Convention Center Art Collection
"Building a Sanctuary" selected for Ohio State Fair 2017 Fine Arts Exhibition
"Building a Sanctuary" has been selected to be included in the Ohio State Fair 2017 Fine Arts Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view at the Cox Fine Arts Center during the fair from July 26 through August 6th.
Columbus Underground: Art Review for "Alterations"
Alterations: Katie Kirk, Christine D'Epiro Abbott, Winnie Sidharta Ambron
Artists' Reception Friday, April 7th from 5:30 to 8:00
Artist Talk with guest facilitator Dr. Amy Johnson, Associate Professor of Art History, Otterbein University, Saturday, April 8th from 11 to Noon
Exhibition on view through May 1st
Announcing the birth of Elias Jeffery Abbott
Born December 2, 2017
A Seasonal Awakening: Dormant No More
Five: Five Year Anniversary Signature Group Exhibition
Brandt-Roberts Galleries presents a group exhibition in celebration of their 5-year anniversary. New signature pieces from each of the 30 represented artists and estates will be unveiled at the opening. In addition, each artist has created a special five-inch by five-inch work to commemorate the occasion.
Announcing the birth of Joel Micah Abbott
Born March 22, 2015
Impact-Influence
Carnegie Gallery at the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library
Columbus College of Art and Design's exhibition celebrates the rich and varied talents of Continuing and Professional Studies instructors. These passionate instructors impart wonderful talents, techniques and concepts through classes and workshops available to the greater Columbus community and residents of all ages.
Juror: Char Norman