Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Gallery at R& F presents... Mimi Czajka Graminski: The Spaces Between
The Gallery at R&F is pleased to be hosting
Mimi Czajka Graminski is known for creating large-scale, delicate installations and sculptures out of translucent materials, such as mesh, tissue and paper. For her installation at the Gallery at R&F, the artist decided to strip away the translucent veil in order to get down to the bare essentials. The Spaces Between is a project composed of small wax dots applied directly to the gallery wall in order to highlight points in space. Like stars, cells, atomic particles and birds flying in formation, these points are defined by the spaces between them, which delineate and give meaning to the images they represent.
The artists’ inspiration comes from nature, the female form and the subconscious. Spending time in nature observing its forms, structures and themes, Mimi Czajka Graminski applies these influences to a study of the figure, drawing on the shapes and curves of the female body and its attire, bringing to her work an interest in the ideas of feminism, femininity, and where the two intersect at a place of both power and fragility. She is also influenced by the subconscious, gleaning ideas from her dreams and waking musings. She translates these inspirations and ideas into formal structures, which are reflective of their origin.
Graminski received her formal art education at Bard College, Annandale, NY and holds a degree in International Studies from the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY. Her work has been featured in many group shows in the Hudson Valley and beyond over the past ten years, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, Islip Art Museum, Katonah Art Museum, and the Albany Institute of History and Art. Most recently, her work was featured in “For the Love of Art” at the Hat Factory in Peekskill, through which her work was highlighted in the New York Times. Graminski was one of 66 artists from across New York State chosen for the New York Foundation for the Arts MARK program, and presented her work at Exit Art in New York City in association with the program. Mimi Czajka Graminski lives and works in Red Hook.
“The Spaces Between”,a solo exhibit by Mimi Czajka Graminski, where she will be creating a site-specific installation. The show will run from April 4th – May 23rd, 2009. There will be an opening reception for the artist and an informal artists talk on Saturday, April 4th, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Mimi Czajka Graminski is known for creating large-scale, delicate installations and sculptures out of translucent materials, such as mesh, tissue and paper. For her installation at the Gallery at R&F, the artist decided to strip away the translucent veil in order to get down to the bare essentials. The Spaces Between is a project composed of small wax dots applied directly to the gallery wall in order to highlight points in space. Like stars, cells, atomic particles and birds flying in formation, these points are defined by the spaces between them, which delineate and give meaning to the images they represent.
The artists’ inspiration comes from nature, the female form and the subconscious. Spending time in nature observing its forms, structures and themes, Mimi Czajka Graminski applies these influences to a study of the figure, drawing on the shapes and curves of the female body and its attire, bringing to her work an interest in the ideas of feminism, femininity, and where the two intersect at a place of both power and fragility. She is also influenced by the subconscious, gleaning ideas from her dreams and waking musings. She translates these inspirations and ideas into formal structures, which are reflective of their origin.
Graminski received her formal art education at Bard College, Annandale, NY and holds a degree in International Studies from the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY. Her work has been featured in many group shows in the Hudson Valley and beyond over the past ten years, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, Islip Art Museum, Katonah Art Museum, and the Albany Institute of History and Art. Most recently, her work was featured in “For the Love of Art” at the Hat Factory in Peekskill, through which her work was highlighted in the New York Times. Graminski was one of 66 artists from across New York State chosen for the New York Foundation for the Arts MARK program, and presented her work at Exit Art in New York City in association with the program. Mimi Czajka Graminski lives and works in Red Hook.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Hudson Opera House Opening
Please follow this link to see the scoop on the opening this past weekend.
http://www.ccscoop.com/arts/09feb/23-mark/mark.html
http://www.ccscoop.com/arts/09feb/23-mark/mark.html
Sunday, February 8, 2009
New York Times Article
Sunday February 8, 2009, New York Times Article about Peekskill "For the Love of Art" Exhbit.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/08/nyregion/westchester/08lovewe.html
Also for more information regarding the show see:
http://yametonarts.com (914)-737-1646
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/08/nyregion/westchester/08lovewe.html
Also for more information regarding the show see:
http://yametonarts.com (914)-737-1646
Monday, February 2, 2009
Exhibits in Hudson and Peekskill
Peekskill and Hudson Exhibits
****I have been invited to participate in an exciting group show in Peekskill, NY where I will exhibit 2 new installations.
WHAT: "For the Love of Art" in association with Yamet Arts and the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Arts Museum
WHERE: The Hat Factory, 1000 Division St., Peeksill,NY
WHEN: February 14 - March 15, 2009
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, February 15, 2-5 p.m.
Works by Modern and Contemporary Artists from the Hudson Valley
Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12-4 PM, or by appointment
914-788-6288. More information can be found at www.yametonart.com
This Exhibit features 20 artists from the Hudson Valley as well as classic works from the Yamet Arts collection including Chagall, Picasso, Lichtenstein and others.
Chris Albert, Emil Alzamora, Michael Ricarrdo Andreev, Mt Curt Belshe, Dina Bursztyn, Erik Odin Cathcart, Mimi Czajka Gramiski, Deb Davidovitz, Cristina DeGennaro, Scott Goodman, Matt Harle, Carla Rae Johnson, Gretchen Kelly, Leslie Lew, Mohegan Lak, Nathan Margone, Lael Morgan, Croton, Laura Moriarty, Lori Nozick, Crompond, Gene Panzcenko, Marcy B. Freedman, Jaanike Peerna, Garrison, Leslie Pelino, Jill Reynolds, Bruce Richards, Angelika Rinnhofer, Camilo Rojas, Alec Spangler, Donna Sharrett, Kate Vrijmoet, and Eleanor White.
***Also in February I will be in the NYFA Mark Group Show at the Hudson Opera House in Hudson,NY
WHO: New York Foundation in the Arts Mark Fellows
WHAT: "Marking Time" Exhibit
WHERE: Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY hudsonoperahouse.org
WHEN: February 21 - March 28,
OPENING: February 21, 6 - 8
ARTIST'S TALK: March 7, 4:30
SPONSOR: Columbia County Council ont the Arts
****I have been invited to participate in an exciting group show in Peekskill, NY where I will exhibit 2 new installations.
WHAT: "For the Love of Art" in association with Yamet Arts and the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Arts Museum
WHERE: The Hat Factory, 1000 Division St., Peeksill,NY
WHEN: February 14 - March 15, 2009
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, February 15, 2-5 p.m.
Works by Modern and Contemporary Artists from the Hudson Valley
Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12-4 PM, or by appointment
914-788-6288. More information can be found at www.yametonart.com
This Exhibit features 20 artists from the Hudson Valley as well as classic works from the Yamet Arts collection including Chagall, Picasso, Lichtenstein and others.
Chris Albert, Emil Alzamora, Michael Ricarrdo Andreev, Mt Curt Belshe, Dina Bursztyn, Erik Odin Cathcart, Mimi Czajka Gramiski, Deb Davidovitz, Cristina DeGennaro, Scott Goodman, Matt Harle, Carla Rae Johnson, Gretchen Kelly, Leslie Lew, Mohegan Lak, Nathan Margone, Lael Morgan, Croton, Laura Moriarty, Lori Nozick, Crompond, Gene Panzcenko, Marcy B. Freedman, Jaanike Peerna, Garrison, Leslie Pelino, Jill Reynolds, Bruce Richards, Angelika Rinnhofer, Camilo Rojas, Alec Spangler, Donna Sharrett, Kate Vrijmoet, and Eleanor White.
***Also in February I will be in the NYFA Mark Group Show at the Hudson Opera House in Hudson,NY
WHO: New York Foundation in the Arts Mark Fellows
WHAT: "Marking Time" Exhibit
WHERE: Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY hudsonoperahouse.org
WHEN: February 21 - March 28,
OPENING: February 21, 6 - 8
ARTIST'S TALK: March 7, 4:30
SPONSOR: Columbia County Council ont the Arts
Friday, December 5, 2008
Answers to an author writing about knitting and art.
Subject: quick question
Hi Mim- I am finally writing about knitting and art...and I have a
question for you....the chapter is wrapped around the conflict of art
vs craft, and I was wondering how you came down on this? What are
your thoughts about your work as knitted (traditionally a craft) and
yet art. And I was wondering how you feel when people have to put the
word "fiber" before "artist when they speak of your work....ok, more
than one question....thanks-M
Hi M,
Hmmm....Those are interesting questions. Let me see how I can answer them. My background is in printmaking and painting, which has grown to sculpture, and installation. I have used alternative methods and materials in many of these such as sewing, fabric, screen and paper. I have always thought of it as my art work no matter what the medium was. Each idea called for a certain media to be used and I let the inspration lead me. I haven't gotton too involved with definitions of craft and art. In my recent work, I have used knitting and crocheting to express ideas. It has been a wonderful way to create three dimensional objects which are volumetric and translucent.
My early idea about craft was that it was rooted in function, not so much technique and material. Two publications I subscribe to are Surface Design and American Craft. They contain what I see as some of the most intersting work being done today. The world of fine craft has expanded to include a wide range of techniques, and subject matter. I use techniques; knitting, crocheting, and materials; yarn, tulle, fabric, that may have their origins in functional craft and hand work. But, like so many artists today, I am using these methods to create something larger and outside of the restrictins of yesterday's definition of craft. The current definition of fine craft seems to include an astonishing array of high quality work. The lines between fine art and craft seem to have become very blurry.
It seems that artists have become interested in many of the traditional 'craft' techniques. I have seen this as an interesting movement back toward craftsmanship and handwork. Interestingly a recent exhibit I was in, "Unusual Twist, Artists who Knit Crochet and Embroider", received the highest attendance of any recent shows at the venue. It seems that artists and art lovers are both very interested in this 'art-craft' cross pollination.
Fiber art. Hmmm.... I don't really see myself as a fiber artist. I happen to be currently using fiber in my work, but I am not producing the fiber itself i.e. spinning, weaving. I am using fabric that has already been made. I don't have a strong objection to being called a fiber artist in relation to the current work, but see it as a limiting definition that doesn't accurately encompass the many things I do.
I hope this answers your questions. They were interesting questions to ponder and have given me food for thought.
Thanks!
All my best,
Mimi
Mimi Czajka Graminski
mimigraminski.com
mimigraminski.blogspot.com
myartspace.com/mimigraminski
Hi Mim- I am finally writing about knitting and art...and I have a
question for you....the chapter is wrapped around the conflict of art
vs craft, and I was wondering how you came down on this? What are
your thoughts about your work as knitted (traditionally a craft) and
yet art. And I was wondering how you feel when people have to put the
word "fiber" before "artist when they speak of your work....ok, more
than one question....thanks-M
Hi M,
Hmmm....Those are interesting questions. Let me see how I can answer them. My background is in printmaking and painting, which has grown to sculpture, and installation. I have used alternative methods and materials in many of these such as sewing, fabric, screen and paper. I have always thought of it as my art work no matter what the medium was. Each idea called for a certain media to be used and I let the inspration lead me. I haven't gotton too involved with definitions of craft and art. In my recent work, I have used knitting and crocheting to express ideas. It has been a wonderful way to create three dimensional objects which are volumetric and translucent.
My early idea about craft was that it was rooted in function, not so much technique and material. Two publications I subscribe to are Surface Design and American Craft. They contain what I see as some of the most intersting work being done today. The world of fine craft has expanded to include a wide range of techniques, and subject matter. I use techniques; knitting, crocheting, and materials; yarn, tulle, fabric, that may have their origins in functional craft and hand work. But, like so many artists today, I am using these methods to create something larger and outside of the restrictins of yesterday's definition of craft. The current definition of fine craft seems to include an astonishing array of high quality work. The lines between fine art and craft seem to have become very blurry.
It seems that artists have become interested in many of the traditional 'craft' techniques. I have seen this as an interesting movement back toward craftsmanship and handwork. Interestingly a recent exhibit I was in, "Unusual Twist, Artists who Knit Crochet and Embroider", received the highest attendance of any recent shows at the venue. It seems that artists and art lovers are both very interested in this 'art-craft' cross pollination.
Fiber art. Hmmm.... I don't really see myself as a fiber artist. I happen to be currently using fiber in my work, but I am not producing the fiber itself i.e. spinning, weaving. I am using fabric that has already been made. I don't have a strong objection to being called a fiber artist in relation to the current work, but see it as a limiting definition that doesn't accurately encompass the many things I do.
I hope this answers your questions. They were interesting questions to ponder and have given me food for thought.
Thanks!
All my best,
Mimi
Mimi Czajka Graminski
mimigraminski.com
mimigraminski.blogspot.com
myartspace.com/mimigraminski
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