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The Object… assembled, disassembled and reassembled |
Two new artists exhibiting at Charlene's Gallery Ten
August 9, 2004
by Steve Kastner
GILLS ROCK, WI - When
painting a still life, Mark Haberle's
motive is not to reproduce an exact likeness of anything. Instead he seeks to establish a surreal connection between
objects that don't normally relate. He will often spend unusual amounts of time selecting and arranging those specific
objects, relating them to an appropriate background and then adjusts the degree and the angle of the lighting -
like a theatrical set designer. Mark thinks of his work as a 3-D composition first, followed by a 2-D rendering
of that vision.
"The last few minutes of my painting are the last few minutes of an object's life," Mark explains. "After
that, the object dies and a painting is born."
Objects like actors, may find their way into another painting, but they play a different role. For Mark, still
life painting is about creating deep relationships with things that would normally be considered inanimate. By
observing their every exterior and interior detail he begins a conversation with them; and when that dialogue succeeds
a play is born on the canvas.
According to Mark, "The surface where the objects are placed becomes a kind of stage, with the objects having
something specific to say. It's my responsibility to hear and paint their message."
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Mark cultivates a capacity to forget… |
He makes a conscious effort to see without preconception, "Each time I paint, I must remove all labels and
names of things in order to see their true color and form. It would be much easier to paint an apple if I didn't
know it was an apple."
A native of Wisconsin, still-life artist Mark Haberle attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, graduating
with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in the field of drawing and painting. He has also studied extensively with
Lorin Willey of Wisconsin, and figure painter Ann Gale.
When artist Julie Feider-Grisar
looks back into the past she realizes that art has always been one of the most important aspects of her life.
"For as long as I can remember, I have believed in art as a source of strength. I find that it nourishes and
sustains me, and provides a constant source of energy, excitement, and challenge.
As a artist working in mosaic, Julie Feider-Grisar is continually immersed in the process of design and construction,
bringing parts back into a whole.
"It serves as a metaphor for life itself," she explains.
Julie pieces together dissimilar objects, making use of that which others often see as unusable. Her mosaics become
a palate of color, pattern, shape, and texture using tile, plates and glass to express an unlimited collection
of ideas and inspiration.
"I find that through mosaics, my ideas find their own soul, and later as works of art they speak to others
about what I am thinking and feeling when I am creating them."
Julie Feider-Grisar spent many years as an art therapist, treating individuals and families. Now she teaches and
creates.
"My ultimate goal is to become a full time artist, but presently, as an art teacher I feel I can work to help
young souls find art as a strength, guide, and a bringer of excitement to their lives!"
You can enjoy an exhibit of both artists' work at Charlene's Gallery Ten in Gills Rock from August 21 through September
24. Enjoy wine and cheese and meet Mark Haberle and Julie Feider-Grisar in person at a reception on Saturday, August
21 from 5 - 7 PM.
Charlene's
Gallery Ten represents the work of over 100
artists in a gallery that is contemporary, original and eclectic. GT Coffee complements the gallery, serving espresso
drinks and tasty treats daily from 7:30 AM to 5PM. Gallery Ten is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM at 12625 Hwy. 42
in Gills Rock, Wisconsin. Telephone 920.854.9907 for further information, or visit on-line at www.GalleryTen.com.
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