“On My Bicycle” by Stjepan Erdeg
On display Jan. 4 - 29
Meet the artist at an opening reception on Fri., Jan. 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Stjepan was born in Ivanovac, Croatia in 1953. He spent his early years in the village of Cepin and the city of Osijek and in these early days showed artistic talent. For years he worked in the sign industry and in the restoration of antique buildings and their contents providing him with added experience. In 1984, he emigrated to the United States and currently lives in Madison. Stjepan has been actively painting for more than 30 years, using mostly watercolor, acrylic and oil. For the past 15 years, he has been painting large scale pieces based on various historical, religious and mystical stories harmoniously connected with thousands of squares and messages written in approximately 40 languages.
The “On My Bicycle” series exhibited at his Arts Center are filled with marvelous detail. The series represents Stjepan’s views of wonder, love and opinions of the real world, “looked at with one eye closed through the window of modern society.” Samples of these beautiful works can also be seen at www.susaartstudio.com.
Gallery hours: Mon, through Thurs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The gallery is also open before all G. B. Community Theatre performances and during intermission. Admission to the gallery is free.