Kim Wozniak To Exhibit New Work in 2008 Back Gallery Series
Challenging simple elements into unexpected forms, artist Kim Wozniak is compelled to build, driven by the materials of construction. By juxtaposing these materials she gives them a voice. Through basics learned during formal education and life experience Wozniak has developed a connection between tile, glass, stone and concrete that allows her to create unique, contemporary art. Wozniak is the final artist on exhibit in The Back Gallery Series 2008 at The Flying Pig Gallery and Greenspace from September 6 through October 5.
Kim Wozniak is a Wisconsin based mosaic artist who has always been compelled to "make stuff". A self taught artist, she has worked in many different
mediums: ceramics, fabric, paint, glass, and junk. She has studied with the mosaic masters of Italy, Mexico and the United States. Her formal education is in architectural design and has enjoyed a long involvement in building trades.
For Kim, art is about the construction process, not the finished piece. The excitement for her is in taking everyday materials and joining them together in unconventional ways; her construction process is always an experiment.
"Because I'm so into the process, I don't typically see a piece until it's finished and at that point I can't change it. Just like in everyday life,"
comments Wozniak.
"Art for me is a continuous learning experience, and the best days are the days that I learn something new. I use simple materials, concrete, glass, tile, and reclaimed objects of all kinds, once they are adhered to each other they create new objects with new meaning and new purpose. I am committed to educating myself and learning from others, to perfect my craft and expand beyond the boundaries of the ordinary."
Her latest body of work that will be on exhibit at The Flying Pig is about broken-ness. "Everything is broken in all our lives, it's about seeing through that, seeing the beauty," said Wozniak What once were considered finished pieces in her past body of work, are now finished, then broken into pieces and altered-finished. Always an experiment. .
Kim's work has been exhibited throughout United States, as well as local and regional galleries, exhibitions and art festivals.
The Flying Pig Gallery and Greenspace is located at N6975 Hwy 42, 2 miles south of Algoma. The gallery is open daily 9am-6pm. For gallery and event information, please call (920) 487-9902 or visit www.theflyingpig.biz.
