Bidspirit auction | Ron Slowinski (1932-2023)

Ron Slowinski (1932-2023) - RONALD SLOWINSKI (1932-2023) ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. Ron Slowinski (1932-2023) Untitled 1978 Ron Slowinski produced several distinct series of related works during his career. This painting from his Pollen series demonstrates the artist's skill at creating a seemingly woven fabric-like texture with the illusion of floating touches and patterns in unique colors and shades, with a play of light that altogether gives a pensive elegance. Of his Pollen series, Ron said '' The Pollen Series paintings reflect my ongoing interest in surface, color and light. In Navajo religion pollen is a symbol for the life-giving quality of light.' ' Pollen, especially that of the corn plant, is considered sacred in most Native American cultures. Ron's canvases from this series gently pulsate with the associated light, spirituality and floating energy of pollen in nature and indigenous culture. Ron Slowinski earned a certificate in painting from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1954 and had his first one person show in 1957 at the famed Wells St. Gallery. This newly established avant-garde exhibition space was founded by, and showcased the works of, some of the city's youngest and most advanced abstractionists of the time. Artists including Robert Natkin and John Chamberlain. Ron considered those post-war years in Chicago, where he worked solely at making art, to be his equivalent of grad school. He would go on to teach at the Kansas City Art Institute for 39 years and participate in more than 60 exhibitions of his work, 25 or more being one person shows. Canvas measures 26 x 32 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Canvas measures 26 x 32 inches. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. Provenance The Estate of Ronald Slowinski.