PAST EXHIBITION
John Miecznikowski
The McMaster Museum of Art proudly presents this survey exhibition of sculpture, drawing, and painting by Ontario-based artist John Miecznikowski. The exhibition includes more than 60 works from private and public collections.
“Miecznikowski appears to follow the tenet of the 16th century Baroque sculptor Cellini who once wrote “I say that the art of sculpture is eight times as great as any other art based on drawing, because a statue has eight views and they must all be equally well made”. Sculpture that is actually considered in the round is clearly expressed in Mieczikowski’s art. But, more than that, Miecznikowski is able to capture the very essence of his subject, and it is this precise ability, more than any other aspect of Miecznikowski’s art, that makes these works of art fresh and innovative.”
– Bridget Reeves
John Miecznikowski was born in Lackawanna, NY in 1943. He studied sculpture at the University of Buffalo, Albright Art School, graduating with a BFA in 1965, and then at the Cranbook Academy, Detroit, in 1965-66. From 1965 to 1980, Miecznikowski taught sculpture at McMaster University. Since 1980, he has lived and worked in Chatsworth Ontario, near Owen Sound.
Miecznikowski has had solo exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Hamilton (1974), Gadatsy Gallery, Toronto (1984, 1985, 1985), and the Dofasco Gallery, Dundas (2004), and included in numerous two-person and group exhibitions at James Goodwin Gallery, Buffalo, Rodman Hall, St Catherines, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, James Baird Gallery, Toronto and St. John’s Newfoundland, and McMaster University.
In addition to his continuing studio practice—bronze sculpture, portrait drawings and painting and landscapes—Miecznikowski has produced numerous private and public portrait sculpture commissions, for the Banting Centre in London Ontario, City Square in Guelph, the National Research Council, National Sports Association, and McMaster University.
An exhibition publication with essay by Bridget Reeves is being published.
Curated by: McMaster Museum of Art
June 11, 2011 – August 20, 2011
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SUBMISSIONS & ASSISTANCE
SUBMISSIONS:
The McMaster Museum of Art is presently not accepting artists’ submissions for exhibitions at this time of leadership change at the museum. Our Interim Director will be undertaking a review of the museum’s forward exhibition schedule, as well as our policies and procedures, in the coming months. Our present focus is the ongoing maintenance of our permanent collection and storage needs for future collection activities.
The museum remains committed to our collecting priority in the continued support of early career, mid-career and established Indigenous artists, artists of the Black diaspora and racialized artists through purchases and commissions. Donations will be welcomed and reviewed at a future date which will be posted on our website.
ASSISTANCE:
The McMaster Museum of Art is a third party recommender for Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants.
The museum is currently accepting applications. Our next program deadline is: December 16, 2024.
Priorities:
Artists who demonstrate an interest and consideration of art as a medium for social change and action.
Please follow the guidelines established by the Ontario Arts Council, apply directly through their website, and submit the following with your applications:
Brief artist statement
Confirmation letter from the gallery/museum/venue
Budget
CV
Digital images of work
