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October 08, 2010PISMO Exhibition of Works by Steve Klein for Denver Arts Week
PISMO Fine Art Glass, Colorado’s foremost gallery for glass art, will present “Moments”, a solo exhibition of new works by internationally-renowned glass artist Steve Klein. The exhibition, held in conjunction with Denver Arts Week, will open with a reception on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in PISMO’s Cherry Creek North location at 2770 E. Second Avenue. The exhibition will run through November 24th.
Following a successful career running his own business, Steve pursued his passion for art in his 50s. He quickly became a major presence in the field and has been asked to teach kilnforming around the world. Steve’s work is held in museum collections in the US and internationally including Spain, Scotland, China and Israel. Balance, compromise, resolution and humor are Steve’s criteria for life and happiness. These are the attributes that are the embodiment of his work.
Steve says, “The three series that represent the focus of my work for this show differ in inspiration, yet are the result of considered contemplation and my desire to bring beauty to life. The fragility of glass and the sensuous beauty of the color and reflection make it the perfect vehicle to relive and share special moments.
The Exploration series began several years ago as a vehicle to explore personal relationships. Informed by the paintings of the abstract expressionist movement, I combine color and form to create an object of unified and resolved elements that reflect the wonderful but momentary feeling that I get viewing these masterpieces and resolving the complexity of personal relationships.
The ongoing Balance series addresses the awkward, confusing and, at times, uncomfortable moments that we experience in life. These objects poke fun at those situations and constantly remind me to look for the beauty and positive aspects in every situation.
The most recent series, Holding, delves into a personal realization that no matter how much we protect what we cherish and love in our lives, we cannot shelter or hold it forever. It is important to me to find what makes sense and what is positive in any circumstance; not to hide, but to embrace and celebrate what is.
With this work I seek to provide a moment away, a very small respite of beauty and solace from the everyday.”
