Understanding Ellsworth Kelly Without Understanding Ellsworth Kelly

A solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper by John Kowalczyk

July 4, 2012 through July 14, 2012, Opening  Reception July 6, 6-9pm

Redline Milwaukee is pleased to announce Understanding Ellsworth Kelly Without Understanding Ellsworth Kelly, a solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper by John Kowalczyk, www.johnkowalczyk.tumblr.com. The work in this show borrows color palettes and formal arrangements from Ellsworth Kelly but instead of a pure and minimal surface it is saturated, layered, and patterned. Kowalczyk is interested in the hierarchy of painting and the similarities between decorative and conceptual painting. Fabrics, handmade papers, repurposed prints, and ribbons are some of the collage elements that create the layers within the work, the materials are kitsch in nature but transcend themselves when placed in their high art context. The opening reception will be held on Friday July 6^th, 2012 from 6 to 9pm.

John Kowalczyk was born in Chicago, IL in 1988. He was the winter artist in resident with the  Around the Coyote Gallery in Chicago, IL in 2007 and graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2010.  Kowalczyk is currently an artist in residence with RedLine Milwaukee where he holds a studio and volunteers with the community to share his love of art. John recently showed his work with American Fantasy Classics, Cedarburg Cultural Center, The Charles Allis Art Museum, and Effjay Projekts.

For more information please contact John Kowalczyk at kowalczykart@gmail.com.

July 27, Gallery Night Exhibition at RedLine Milwaukee.  One of our yearly favorites!  Please join us from 6-9pm for the opening reception of TimeLine 2012.  RedLine Resident Artists exhibit their mixed media works, showcasing their past years’ growth.  This group show is followed by a RedLine all time favorite event, IRON PRINTMAKER, 9:30-midnight.  Join us in the RedLine Gallery for a printmaking contest where three NON-ARTIST, regular folk teams go head to head while you, the audience, challenge, cheer and boo them!    $5 Door charge after 9 pm.  Looking for a great team building event for your department?  Find out how you can be a participating team.  Contact:   lynn.redline@gmail.com for more information.