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March 17 - Sept. 4, 2006
The colorful, bold work of Brian Rutenberg, nationally known painter and South Carolina native, will come to the South Carolina State Museum March 17. The major exhibit Brimming Tides: Paintings and Drawings by Brian Rutenberg traces the development of Rutenberg's work from 1991 to 2006. "Brian is a painter who uses abstraction to convey the essence of the coastal and tidal landscape he grew up around," said Paul Matheny, chief curator of art and the exhibit's organizer. "He creates nonrepresentational paintings based on nature and music and inspired by writing and poetry including the works of Archibald Rutledge." Born in Myrtle Beach in 1965, Rutenberg grew up there and went to school at the College of Charleston. The coast, where rivers merge with the ocean, became a part of Rutenberg's consciousness and has been one of the major influences in his paintings. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the College of Charleston, Rutenberg moved to New York where he was awarded a Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in 1989. Rutenberg continues to live and work in New York City. "Brian is well received in the art world and with the public because of his skill, his methods of putting paint on canvas and his overall design," said Matheny. "His paintings can range in size from 8" x 12" to as big as 63" x 158." With some of his works paint is applied very thick, perhaps as much as two inches, creating a three dimensional feeling. Guests will thoroughly enjoy this exhibit. "When you visit the exhibit, pay particular attention to the painting 'Pale River," added the curator. "It was painted specifically for our exhibition, and is part of his series, Carolina." Rutenberg is the visiting artist-in-residence during the Spring 2006 semester at the University of South Carolina. USC Department of Art spokesperson Jodi Salter is excited at the prospect of working with Rutenberg. "You have to see his work first hand to really experience it. His paintings literally jump off the canvas!" Salter said. While at USC, Rutenberg will work with the art department's Atelier on various printing techniques, some of which Rutenberg will be experiencing for the first time. "He is so excited to be working in a medium that he has not worked in before, and we are eager to see what he creates," commented Salter. During his tenure, students will have the opportunity to work with Rutenberg as well. These original works of art will become part of the exhibit on April 28, and limited editions of these works, monoprints and variable etchings will be available for purchase through the USC Department of Art. "We are very honored to have Brian with us," concluded Salter. "His generosity will help us to further grow the Atelier and bring in future artists. "What a wonderful opportunity for students and the public to experience the work of such a prestigious artist." | ||||||||
| Brimming Tides: Paintings and Drawings by Brian Rutenberg can be seen in the first-floor Lipscomb Gallery through Sept. 4. For more information or exhibit-related programming email call Paul Matheny at (803) 898-4941. For more information about Brian Rutenberg visit | |||||||||
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