On May 17th, 2019, join us for the Opening Reception of “Divergence” featuring the artwork of Michael Pittman. This new body of work reflects the artist's style of drawing from an eclectic variety of styles and an openness that allows a painting to develop through a dichotomy of control versus chaos. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking available behind building during this event.
The exhibit will be available through June 1st.
Artist’s Statement:
I begin a painting with no preconceived outcome in mind. I simply make marks and random shapes from edge to edge. From there I create order by identifying areas of interest and finding relationships between them to begin the process of building structure.
The eclectic variety in my numerous styles is the product of allowing mistakes to be a part of the art making process. I embrace the dichotomy of control versus chaos, employing a plethora of textures, colors and mediums while trying not to limit myself to any single style or form. The demands of the painting are revealed stoke by stroke until it finally shapes into its own identity.
I always have at least five paintings in progress at once and every painting session will involve each of them. I make no attempt to herd them into a series, preferring to draw upon 50 years of acquired technique and meander wherever the art spirit takes me. My artwork is simply an extension of my openness, innate curiosity and inquisitive mind. The paintings are driven by whatever it is I am feeling at the moment. One layer at a time, I allow each painting to simply “become.”