Exuberant art of self-proclaimed emissary of light and love, opening in West Allis
WEST ALLIS - A collection of exuberant abstract paintings by Rory Pitman of Milwaukee will open Friday, May 4, at Inspiration Studios, 1500 S. 73rd St., West Allis.
His exhibition titled Biological Topography will run to May 27. An opening reception with Pitman is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6. The reception will be free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Pitman's art rebels against verbal translation, instead inviting the viewer to transmit and receive emotion without language.
“This art is all about emotion. I would ask the viewer to feel the painting more than see it or interpret it, but not to try and feel what I, the artist, was feeling at the time. The art is about how it makes the viewer feel inside, what springs forth from their core, not what I’m trying to convey because there is no conscious intent to make the viewer feel a specific emotion. That said, the vibrancy of color in Biological Topography certainly suggests hope and positivity.”
The 2006 graduate of the University of Arizona, majoring in English and creative writing, Pitman experienced significant life changes that in 2012 triggered an earnest attempt to create art.
Pitman’s work explores the abysmal depths of the subconscious mind through abstract line, form and riotous color. Pitman has devoted his mind, body and spirit to spreading the "gospel of art" with fervent word and action.
Pitman has exhibited at the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee and Crave Café in Shorewood.
The title of this exhibit, Biological Topography, came from viewers’ comments who often remark about his art’s resemblance to biology (cell structure) and aerial images of landscape and ocean.
“My artwork is influenced by surrealism, abstract expressionism and graffiti. I make art to survive. I look to Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollack and Helen Frankenthaler for aesthetic inspiration,” he said.
In addition to viewing hours during the opening reception, the gallery will be open during Village Playhouse Game Night, 6 to 9 p.m. May 5; Sound Check Studios recital, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 16; painting parties, 6 to 9 p.m. May 12, and 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 4; and other May events. A closing reception with the artist will take be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 26.
For more details, visit the Inspiration Studios website (inspirationstudiosgallery.com) or contact Erico Ortiz at i.s.1500@att.net or 414-587-3474.
Contributed by Erico Ortiz, founder of Inspiration Studios
