December 6, 2017 at 4:09 p.m.
Jack Bilander prints and Bare Bones paintings on display at the Nicolet Art Gallery
Jack Bilander prints and Bare Bones paintings on display at the Nicolet Art Gallery
Bilander and Sells' grandmother were friends during the 1960s when they both lived in the same co-op in New York City. Both were passionate about politics with Bilander taking a stand on the national level.
Bilander's vast collection of work is a part of the permanent collection at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Flint Institute of Arts and other major art museums, universities and national and international traveling shows, the release states.
"Bilander is known for capturing the lives of everyday circumstances of poverty and oppression," says Sells.
His work often shows the lives of New York City's lower working class people. Bilander and his family left Poland just prior to the Nazi occupation. Bilander attended the National Academy of Design, Art Students League, Columbia University and New York University.
Also featured this month is large-scale exhibit Bare Bones; towering black and white depictions of dinosaur skeletons painted on recycled fabrics. The Mesozoic Era comes to life as you view Skinner's visually stimulating exhibit, the release states.
"I want the dinosaurs to inspire a childlike awe for these immense creatures that I feel when I read one of my favorite books 'The Lost World,'" said Skinner.
The exhibit shows dinosaurs on various upcycled materials and is geared for all ages. According to Skinner, "I believe art should be accessible to all. Money should not be a requirement. I like to turn everyday items into canvases to produce green art, and to inspire everyone to be creative with whatever you have on hand."
Skinner is a Rhinelander native and a former Nicolet College student. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He has also taught at the University of New York and continues to travel studying art and working on his craft. He has created 63-foot murals, illustrated books and painted in nature worldwide.
Both exhibits will be on display at the Nicolet Art Gallery until Friday, Dec. 22.
There will be a reception for both exhibits on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Skinner will attend to introduce his exhibit. There will also be additional information on the life of Jack Bilander. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact (715) 365-4556. The gallery is located in the Northwoods Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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