Where do I go from here?
Enter the ever expanding minds of: Mark Wagner, Clayton Thiel and Salane C Schultz.
Three artists explore the next dimension though magic, mythology, symbolism and story telling. Each of these artists is dedicated to actively making the world a better place through art. Art Publicist Nancy Vicknair artfully guest curates the exhibit.
Opening Party March 20th, 6-9pm
Show runs through April 24th
Show runs through April 24th
About the Artists:
Mark Wagner, Concept Artist/Fine Art
Mark Wagner is a traditional and digital artist, teacher, and dad. Mark has been as a professional artist for over 20 years. Wagner's artistic endeavors span 40 years. He holds a MA from John F. Kennedy University and a BFA from Pratt Institute. Wagner is involved in the film industry as a professional concept artist, in addition to his work as graphic designer, illustrator, musician, and fine artist. heartsandbones.comhttp://heartsandbones.com/
Mark holds a Master's Degree from JFK University and a BFA from Pratt Institute in. He has taught art and creativity classes in graduate school, state prison, and created core curriculum for computer art schools. He recently completed illustrating and writing his first book “The Art of Being a Dad.”
Mark is also the founder of the nonprofit “Re-Enchanting the World through Art,” which supports and inspires the creative spirit in youth and community. Their first project set world record for the largest chalk drawing. The current project is a global illustrated storybook. creativeworlds.org
Clayton Thiel, Sculptor
Clayton Thiel, Professor of Art at Chabot College, is a Sculptor of clay, stone, and bronze, and a storyteller who is restoring magic and narrative to the world of contemporary sculpture. For the past five years, the theme of the monumental ceramic head has been what carries the narrative in his work. Clay makes it easy for Thiel to tell a story. He hand builds these “Big Heads” with contemplative expressions often adding symbolic objects or storytelling hints for the viewer’s interpretation. To view two separate You Tube videos of Thiel creating and talking about his current work, visit his website at claytonthiel.com.
Salane C Schultz, Painter
Salane C Schultz is an artist and musician. Using acrylics, Salane paints bold images on canvas or wood, usually containing elements inspired from her musical background or from nature. She also draws in charcoal, constructs hand made mixed media postcards and greeting cards with ink, colored pencil, or markers. Showing us an intimate glimpse into her mercurial world, Salane's art narrative explores our playful side. missalaneous.com.
About The Guest Curator
Nancy Vicknair received a BA Summa cum Laude with University Honors from NYU in Art History, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and has an MA from Columbia in Art History and Marketing. She worked at the Whitney Museum in New York, where she planned art openings and also for many Bay Area newspapers where she was calendar editor, arts reporter, columnist and more. Nancy resides in Alameda and concentrates on assisting the Bay Area arts community.
