PSU Solo Exhibition

Well, the 2011 calendar is filling up fast. Recently, I was selected for a solo exhibit at Pittsburg State University gallery. I will also be giving a lecture discussing my work. The exhibition will run from November 25, 2011 to January 20, 2012. The lecture will be given on the closing day of the show. I will be sure and post specifics on the upcoming exhibition as the time draws nearer.

I'll also be showing at the Fayetteville Underground's Revolver Gallery in June and at the NWACC Shewmaker Center from July 01-August 31.

Paper In Particular Exhibition at the Larson Gallery

The piece Synapse is among the works now featured at the 32nd Annual Paper in Particular National Exhibition in Columbia, MO. The exhibition will run from February 1 to March 4. The reception will be today, Friday, February 4.

"To say, the 32nd Annual Paper in Particular (PIP) Exhibition will display the very best in art which incorporates paper as a primary element doesn't begin to capture the variety, bright colors and sheer fun of this year's show."

"There is a huge variety of styles this year. It's a comedic show....unlike some years, it's not heavy at all, "said Art professor Ben Cameron, who originated the show three decades ago and keeps it vital. "April [Katz, the show's judge] was catholic [meaning comprehensive or universal] in her choices. She chose all kinds of art. This show has everything in it."

"Cameron said one of the show's secrets is procuring a nationally known judge. This year's judge was April Katz, associate professor of art and design at Iowa State University. Katz has exhibited extensively throughout the country and internationally and won dozens of awards. Her work has also been selected for PIP six times, most recently in 2010."

-Columbia College Faculty and Staff Newsletter.

Small Wonders

Small Wonders is a comic written by Matt Moscato and illustrated by yours truly. Only one issue (out of a planned three-part series) has been created so far, though we have hopes that one day it may be finished. For the time being, please enjoy the PDF file of the completed first issue-for FREE!

Please visit http://smallwonderscomics.com/ to check out the first issue.

"Small Wonders is a comic series with a diverse cast of characters and subtle multicultural themes. Small Wonders is filled with both humor and mystery, ranging from tales of the paranormal to the schoolyard antics of an adventurous trio of oddly adult-minded yet winsome children."

Website Update

Be sure to check out my website. I just updated it with recent work. www.seanfitzgibbonart.com

Brandenburg Gate

Here is an example of a recent drawing/painting from pencils to near finished piece. This is a watercolor I did on location at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The monument was commissioned by King Fredrick William of Prussia and built by Carl Gotthard Langhans from 1788-1791. It truly is an impressive structure and is regarded as one of Europe's most famous landmarks today. The Gate consists of twelve Doric columns and is based on the Propylaea, the gateway to the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.

During my graduate studies I spent a great deal of time studying architecture. Much of my art is figurative however, in recent years, I've incorporated much more architectural elements into the work as well.

Works Available

The exhibition at Good Girl Gallery has ended but the following works will still be made available. For more information please contact Good Girl Gallery at (417)865-7055 or visit them at www.goodgirlartgallery.com.

Inverse 14x10.5 acrylic on wood box frame 2010

Interval 14x10.5 acrylic on wood box frame 2010

Temporal 14x10.5 acrylic on wood box frame 2010

Illusory 48x24 acrylic and Prismacolor on canvas 2009

Omen 10.5x14 acrylic on wood box frame 2010

Menagerie 17x17.5 acrylic, Prismacolor, solvent transfer 2010

All The Best In 2011

2010 was good but 2011 will be better. Lots and lots of exciting art projects are on tap for the new year so be sure to keep checking out my weekly blog and website for updates. Have a great New Year and all the best in 2011.