The Art Gallery at Collin College will host the exhibition Echoes of Seasons by artist Bartosz Beda from Sept. 29 through Oct. 26 at the Plano Campus. A reception will be held from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Oct. 24. 4-7 pm. The art exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Solo Exhibition, 29th Sept – 26th Oct, 2023, Art Gallery Plano, TX
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THE ART GALLERY AT COLLIN COLLEGE HOSTS “Echoes of Seasons” SOLO EXHIBITION by ARTIST BARTOSZ BEDA
The Art Gallery at Collin College will host the exhibition Echoes of Seasons by artist Bartosz Beda from Sept. 29 through Oct. 26 at the Plano Campus. A reception will be held from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Oct. 24. The art exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Beda describes Echoes of Seasons as “a harmonious blend of abstraction and figuration, a union where neither dominates the painting.”
“In this exploration of the human experience hidden under layers of metaphorical Freud cake, the paintings serve as windows into the complex seasons of migration of human nature,” Beda said.
Visitors are encouraged to join faculty, staff, and students for an Artist Talk in the gallery from Noon-12:45 p.m. on Oct. 10 to hear Gallery Director Anna Fritzel interview Beda about his recent artwork.
The gallery is located on Collin College’s Plano Campus, Room A175, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.
Gallery hours are 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday. More information about the show can be found on the Collin College Website.
Explore the Artworks: Download the PDF for “Echoes of Seasons” Solo Exhibition
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Note from the Artist
I’m delighted to share the unveiling of my solo exhibition, “Echoes of Seasons”, hosted within the museum-like art gallery space in Plano, TX. With great anticipation, I present an exhibition of new paintings that encapsulate my artistic vision.
This exhibition culminates my endeavor to harmoniously blend abstraction and figuration, developing a captivating union where neither element overshadows the other. Through my artwork, I explore the human experience, inviting viewers to peer through these painted windows into the intricate tapestry of inner migration.
Incorporating the symbolic framework of the four seasons, I’ve chosen to illuminate these themes with thoughtfulness and evocation. Similar to the seasons’ perpetual transition, the lives of those who undertake arduous journeys in pursuit of new beginnings undergo their cyclical transformations. The rhythmic cadence of the seasons mirrors the perpetual ebb and flow inherent in the immigrant and migrant narrative.
Within the exhibited artworks, I navigate the depths of the human experience, employing a metaphorical lens akin to Sigmund Freud’s intricate layers of the human psyche – often compared to a multi-layered cake. In this context, the “metaphorical Freud cake” symbolizes the concealed strata of meaning, emotions, and intricacies inherent to our existence.
These paintings, positioned as windows into our collective human nature, unveil the intricate and multifaceted migration seasons. Not confined to physical translocation, this exploration also encompasses the emotional, psychological, and spiritual transitions that shape our lives.
By seamlessly intertwining abstraction and figuration, complemented by the evocative metaphor of the “Freud cake,” my artworks beckon viewers to contemplate the profound facets of the human journey. Particularly poignant in the context of migration and the dynamic seasons of existence, this collection serves as an invitation to ponder the interconnectedness of these themes.
I invite you to join me on this reflective voyage at my solo exhibition, “Echoes of Seasons”, from September 29 through October 26 at the Plano Campus. Your presence would be an honor as we collectively delve into the intricate layers of the human experience.
About Artist, Bartosz Beda:
Born in Poland in 1984, Bartosz Beda embarked on his artistic journey by relocating to the UK in 2008 to pursue studies at the Manchester School of Art. After completing his MA in Fine Art in 2012, Beda gained recognition by being selected for the esteemed 2012 Catlin Art Guide as the UK’s most promising emerging artist.
He also was shortlisted for titles such as the Title Art Prize and the Door Prize and selected for The Saatchi New Sensations 2012 group exhibition in London. Beda’s achievements include winning the Towry Award for Best of the North of England in 2012, recognition as a finalist for the Williams Drawing Prize in the USA in 2014, and second place in the Viewpoints 2014 competition in New Jersey. He won a prize in the Interstate Group Exhibition at CWU Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, USA, 2017.
Bartosz’s pursuit of excellence continued with a scholarship to the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden in 2012/13 and a fellowship from Fondazione per l’Arte in Rome in 2016. His artistic footprint spans numerous countries, with solo exhibitions in Spain, Colombia, England, and across the USA and participation in group shows worldwide. Artist website: https://bartoszbeda.com/
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Solo exhibition "Echoes of Seasons" by artist Bartosz Beda
THE ART GALLERY AT COLLIN COLLEGE HOSTS “Echoes of Seasons” SOLO EXHIBITION by ARTIST BARTOSZ BEDA
Event Meta
Name
“Echoes of Seasons” Solo Exhibition by Artist Bartosz Beda
Event Status
Scheduled
Start Date
September 29, 2023 9:00 am
End Date
October 26, 2023 8:00 pm
Event Location
Attendance Mode
Mixed
Street
2800 East Spring Creek Parkway
Postal Code
75074
Locality
Plano
Country ISO Code
USA
Region ISO Code
US-TX
