Eleven by
eleven

    For its upcoming, group show, Giacobbe Fritz Fine Art has asked participation artists to submit paintings that measure on 11 by 11 inches, thus appropriately titling the show 11 x 11.
     Craig Kosak, Ben Steele, Deb Kaylor, Britt Freda, Wendy Chidester, Mary Alayne Thomas, Nocona Burgess, Erin Rosen and Gregory Stocks are among the artists who have risen to the challenge.
     The animals taht appear in Craig Kosak's work each represent a unique aspec of self discovery.
     "Animals accept themselves and each other exactly as they are and without judgment. Close observation of wildlife can teach us to more fully know and accept ourselves," says Kosak. "Two of my paintings in this show feature wolves, my totem animal for intelligence, wit, cleverness and partnership."
    Inspired by the wildlife and landscapes Kosak encounters while traveling, he returns to his studio with insights about the world and about himself.
     "Rather than faithfully documenting the flora and fauna, I strive to capture the feeling and emotions these trips provide," say Kosak. "Each trip consists of both a journey through the outer world, and an inner journed where I learn more about my humanity, my spirit and the world inside. These paintings are about both worlds and how they relate."

Gregory Stocks, Misty Morning, oil, 11x11

Wendy Chidester, Kobenhaven, oil. 11x11

     Chidester enjoyed the task of painting within the 11-by-11-inch size limitation and found it worked with her chosen subject matter of four stereoscopic cameras.
    "Because I usually paint large pieces, it was a bit of a challenge to scale down. I love these cameras because of the reflection on the large lenses, the well-worn leather, and the exposed mechanical parts," says Chidester. "Each of the four paintings is set up the same way, in hopes that the viewer will feel like he or she is being photographed. Say cheese."

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