Abstract Intuitive Tessellation Illustrations and Other 3D Explorations

july - september 2010

recent work by Green Bay artist Andrew Linskens.

artist reception: Saturday, July 17, 5:30 - 10:00 pm

free and open to the public, refreshments will be served

Abstract Intuitive Tessellation Illustrations and Other 3D Explorations is a solo show of Andrew Linskens’ recent work. In his new paintings, Linskens states that “graffiti is not my biggest influence. I am more interested in things like technology’s ties to nature and fractal design. However, I do share some of the same rules of graffiti such as, initial outline first, then fill-ins, designs, 3D and final outline. There is also a similarity to interlocking tessellations. However these paintings are not mathematical. They are intuitive. Each piece of the puzzle has its place in the chaos. At a distance the works seem to take on an abstract quality. After a closer inspection the viewer is invited into their own imagination. The illustrative look comes from my love for animation and graphic design. For me as an artist, there is nothing more satisfying then laying down a thick black line.”

Linskens was born in Appleton, WI in 1978 and currently lives and works in Green Bay. He received a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He has been exhibiting his art for almost 10 years and has received numerous awards for his work. His artwork is included in collections throughout the United States. Linskens is also an animator and graphic designer. Prior to his career in art he was a meteorologist in the USAF.

Click here for images of the exhibition (available after July 10)