Press Release
Press Release for show at DEKKA in DC:
CONTACT Joshua Tiktin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEL (202) 986-1370
Washington, DC (June 21, 2008) – local artists R. Alexander Clark, Michelle Fatovic, Sofya Mirvis and Emily Chimiak will exhibit different styles of painting ranging from colorfully edgy to mystic abstraction. The show takes place at DEKKA, a cooperative gallery showcasing fashion art and music.
DEKKA consists of a diverse group of clothing and accessory designers, retailers, and fine artists. Each artist is an integral part of unifying this eclectic mix, forming a cohesive space between sound, sight, and style. R. Alexander Clark's calligraphic drawings of city sass and bright DC row houses merge with the urban fashion of the showroom. The work of Sofya Mirvis harmoniously integrates the flowing, feminine fashion and accessories (of the back showroom) with subtle drawings and ethereal hues, intertwining the element of the space in a skillfully choreographed movement. Michelle Fatovic's bold sculptural paintings shine in brilliant contrast on the brick wall staircase, as her syrupy lines stand alone with striking intensity. The paintings of Emily Chimiak transform the entrance way, propelling the viewer into layers that seem to rise from a deeper space.
The show will open Saturday, June 21st 6-9:30 pm. This will be the first art show since the grand opening of DEKKA on April 5, 2008. DEKKA artists plan to host monthly rotating exhibits and community art events. Each show will be an opportunity to meet with the artists. DEKKA is located at 1338 U Street, N.W., 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20009. For more information about DEKKA artists, please contact Joshua Tiktin at (202) 986-1370 or visit http://www.dcafam.com
Press Release for show at La Marsa in Baltimore:
CONTACT Emily Chimiak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEL (443)-994-2089
On Monday, July 28th, 2008, local painter, Emily Chimiak will have a solo show at La Marsa.
In rare circumstances, science, art, and spirituality can merge into a complete inspiration. Local artist Emily Chimiak explores the overlapping areas of her inspiration. As a trained chemical engineer and painter, she possesses both artistic intuition filtered through a keen, analytical mind. Her abstract style focuses on the process of painting. She claims that the question underlying her work asks, what the function of painting is compared to other forms of expression such as speech or music?
The result is acrylic paintings layered in complex geometric forms that manage to evoke emotional responses and mysticism while still having a large sense of purpose. Both the visual and the textual effects of the layers convey meaning in the pieces, causing the viewer to contemplate the painting’s history. Emily draws deeply on her scientific background, apparent in such pieces as Origin, which depicts a form reminiscent of a cell. But her scientific background does not preclude other influences: in Origin, Emily’s design is remarkably religious. Like a perfectly formed stained-glass window, she combines logic and religion in such a way as to leave a viewer breathless.
Emily graduated from University of Maryland at College Park where she studied both Chemical Engineering and Fine Arts. During her college years, she also studied with Les Helenes, an artisan community in Valleries, France. Her artwork has been exposed in Stylus: UMCP’s leading art magazine, 2009 New Art International, the West Gallery (University of Maryland: College Park), auctions for Engineers Without Borders, Adaptation Art (Philadelphia, PA), and at DEKKA (Washington, DC). She is currently working in collaboration with her sister, Elle Chimiak who is a fellow chemistry student and a writer. The two study the process of communication by forming dialogues between paintings and poetry.
The show will open Monday, July 28th from 7:00-10:00 pm. The art show will mark Emily’s premiere in Baltimore. La Marsa International Gallery is located at 706 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231. For more information and for directions, please visit www.emilychimiak.com.