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Artist Stephen Winer Debuts New Collection, "The Pieces Series"
Works in Wood: The Art of Stephen Winer, an Exhibition and Sale of Original Sculpture
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BUFFALO GROVE, IL--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Chicago artist and designer Stephen
Winer proudly unveils his provocative new collection, "The Pieces
Series," at his exhibition: Works in Wood: The
Art of Stephen Winer on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 at the
Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, Illinois. After more than two decades,
this premier exhibition marks the artist's long awaited return to the art
world.
"I feel as though I am alive for the first time in many years," says
artist, Stephen Winer. "Having been out of the fine art industry since
1986, I can now approach it with a better understanding of myself, my work
and my life. I look forward to every day knowing that I have found my
calling."
With the new collection Stephen has rekindled his passion; something he
feared he lost since his departure from the art world. Stephen's creative
roots blossomed when he was in the Air Force as a computer specialist. It
was at that time he first attended art classes. His professors were wildly
impressed with his natural skills and encouraged him to follow his passion;
advice he gladly took. However, after many years in the field and many
successes, Stephen chose to pursue a career away from art. He worked in a
corporate role for more than twenty-three years and tried ignoring his true
calling. It wasn't until he endured a personal loss he realized he needed
to reconnect with his dream and return to art. He left his job, rekindled
the fire and once again opened his studio.
Stephen channels his passion into "The Pieces
Series," a sophisticated body of work entirely handmade from wood.
Each of the sculptures exemplifies an unusual attention to detail yet
surprisingly is crafted with minimal preconceived thought of piece
placement. From the beginning of his career, Winer constantly applied a
geometric interpretation to everything he created. Forty years later this
approach would be the Muse for his new collection. With "The Pieces
Series," Winer surrenders the need to envision the final product and
instead allows geometry to dictate placement of each piece.
"The Pieces Series" is just that; a series of varying pieces in different
shapes and sizes that together create an intriguing wooden sculpture. As
each piece is placed, the structure and artist's instinct determines what
shapes should follow until completed. This method guarantees no two
sculptures will ever be the same and allows the process to be organic.
Once construction is complete, Stephen finishes it with his signature
"Black Copper" painting technique to give each sculpture the mystique of
cast bronze. "The Pieces Series" comes is a variety of sizes and
interpretations, from interactive floor sculptures, to table and wall
displays.
Guests are invited to view Stephen's Pieces Collection and meet the
esteemed artist at "Works in Wood, An Exhibition and Sale of Original
Sculpture." In addition to "The Pieces Series," Stephen's handcrafted
furniture and whimsical "Birds Series" will also be on display and
available for purchase. The free event will take place on Saturday, April
10, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 11:00
A.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, located at 933
Skokie Boulevard in Northbrook, Illinois. For more information please call
224-676-0331or visit www.theartofstephenwiner.com.
The Art of Stephen Winer is a tangible representation of artist Stephen
Winer's passion and vision through wood applications. Combining function
and elegance, "Works in Wood" easily transitions from contemporary to
traditional environments. Experience free-standing and wall sculptures in
addition to meticulously hand-crafted wood furniture. For more information
about Stephen Winer or his work, please visit www.theartofstephenwiner.com.