SECOND AVENUE WINDOW AT QUAD CITY ARTS' ROCK ISLAND GALLERY
DECEMBER 7, 2020 - JANUARY 30, 2021
Mark W. Schwiebert
The artist Mark W. Schwiebert has had a lifelong interest in the expressive power of art. Since studying watercolor painting at the Davenport Museum of Art in the mid-1970s, he has pursued both watercolors and oil painting, working with a variety of subjects and methods. In oils, he concentrates primarily on landscapes, favoring cloudscapes that powerfully evoke the drama and majesty of a setting.
In his watercolor paintings, Mark focuses on portraits of humanity as well as paintings of landscapes and still life. In recent years, paintings have been inspired by the various venues he and his wife, Deborah, have visited. In this exhibit are several works derived from travels to South Africa, China, Sweden, and South America.
In his artwork, Mark’s goal is to express the spirit of a moment or to convey some of the wonder or character of the subject. As put in the words of a poet: to capture “the sense of a moment, or setting that is there; to be frozen in space, an amber of thought; to inspire, refresh, and, for the willing, be taught.”
The Artist enjoys the forcefulness of oil in capturing the drama of a scene, while valuing the lightness and expressiveness of watercolors in interpreting a landscape or human subject’s character.
It is hoped that this exhibit will arouse in viewers some of the wonder that the scenes and subjects portrayed inspired in the Artist.
In his watercolor paintings, Mark focuses on portraits of humanity as well as paintings of landscapes and still life. In recent years, paintings have been inspired by the various venues he and his wife, Deborah, have visited. In this exhibit are several works derived from travels to South Africa, China, Sweden, and South America.
In his artwork, Mark’s goal is to express the spirit of a moment or to convey some of the wonder or character of the subject. As put in the words of a poet: to capture “the sense of a moment, or setting that is there; to be frozen in space, an amber of thought; to inspire, refresh, and, for the willing, be taught.”
The Artist enjoys the forcefulness of oil in capturing the drama of a scene, while valuing the lightness and expressiveness of watercolors in interpreting a landscape or human subject’s character.
It is hoped that this exhibit will arouse in viewers some of the wonder that the scenes and subjects portrayed inspired in the Artist.
BROWSE & SHOP THE GALLERY
We offer curbside pick-up or shipping. For more information contact Visual Arts Director Dawn Wohlford-Metallo.
Rock Island GalleryThe Quad City Arts Gallery is home to an exhibition space located on the first floor. The building, which was once a turn-of-the-century department store, features hardwood floors, and a fourteen foot-high ceiling. The exhibition space is more than 1,500 sq. ft., a perfect space to showcase large paintings, sculptures and enjoy an occasional performance.
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