Michele Zuzalek
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Biography
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EDUCATION
Art Center College of Design Pasadena, California Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Ongoing artist in residence for Fresco Cafe and Fresco Valley
PRIVATE AND INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIONS
AFFILIATIONS
The Abstact10 Santa Barbara, CA
Abstract Art Collective
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Statement
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My paintings are the beginning of a story-a setting that is somewhat recognizable and familiar, but leaves room for the story to be discovered by the viewer. Whether it feels magical and beautiful, or oppressive and ominous, is up to the viewer.
Many of my paintings are abstract landscapes that reflect parts of nature. I'm interested in the worn and weathered elements found in the environment with a focus on color, texture, and pattern.
With an approach to painting that is spontaneous and intutive, I begin to apply multiple layers of paint. The begining stages develop as I randomly scrape, erase, and add markings to the surface.
My artistic influences have been Richard Diebenkorn, for his colors and composition, and Egon Sheille for his directness, expressionist idiom, and how he conveys his most intimate thoughts and private visions. I have a special affinity with the work of the Early American Modernists - in particular, Marsden Hartley and Arthur Dove.
I am a graduate of the Art Center College of Design.
I studied painting privately with Jack Lynwood, Tom Wudl, Harry Carmean, Lorser Feitelson, and Leo Carrillo.
My art is found in private collections internationally, and received numerous awards for my paintings.
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Exhibitions
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EDUCATION
Art Center College of Design Pasadena, California Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Exhibitions & AWARDS
2017 SB Studio Artists Tour - Reception 10 West Gallery
2017 Casa Gallery "Parade of Horses" Group exhibit
2017 ArtSee Art at the JCC Group exhibit
2016 Sullivan Goss 100 Grand Exhibit
2016 MichaelKate Interiors `Tethered-5 Abstract Artists'
2016 SBMA Off the Wall Auction
2015 Art at the JCC Black & White and Shades
2015 Sullivan Goss 100 Grand Exhibit
First Prize Juror Larry Feinberg SBMA
Second Place Juror Peter Frank Art Critic Huffington Post
2015 Abstract10 Group Exhibit at MichaelKate Interiors
2014 Sullivan and Goss 100 Grand Santa Barbara California
2014-SBMA Off the Wall Auction
2013 Michael Kate Interiors Funk Zone Exhibit
2012 Santa Barbara Tennis Club Exhibition
2011 Hospice of Santa Barbara Leigh Block Gallery, Solo Show Full Circle
2011 Canary Hotel, Santa Barbara, CA
2010 Santa Barbara Architectural Foundation Gallery, Solo Show GLOBAL CHROMA
2009 Phoenix House Show ALONG MISSION CREEK
2008 Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Show - S.C.A.P.E.
2008 Casa de la Guerra Show - S.C.A.P.E.
2007 City Park Show - Best in Watercolor Award - S.C.A.P.E.
2005 Santa Barbara Architectural Foundation Gallery - 2 MODERNES MINDSCAPES/LANDSCAPES
2002 I, Madonnari, Italian Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara
2002 P.F. Galleries, Birmingham, Michigan Solo Show
2001 Santa Barbara Frameworks Gallery GAY IDENTITY EXHIBITION
1999 Santa Barbara Art Association, Juror's Choice Award
1999 Emilio's Restorante Santa Barbara Solo Show
1994 Gallery 113 Santa Barbara
1993 SBCC Atkinson Gallery SMALL IMAGE SHOW Award in 2D Category
1988 Summer Solstice Poster Show 2nd Place
1988 UCSB THE FIRST FIFTY 2nd Place
1988 SOHO Restaurant Santa Barbara Solo Show
1988 Studio 10 Portrait Show Santa Barbara Honorable Mention
1987 Santa Barbara Arts Council Drawing Exhibition
Ongoing artist in residence for Fresco Cafe and Fresco Valley
PRIVATE AND INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIONS
AFFILIATIONS
The Abstact10 Santa Barbara, CA
Abstract Art Collective
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