Union City, Tenn. – A reception will be held this week to announce the sixth winner of the Artist Showcase competion at Discovery Park of America. Russel Bash, of Paducah, KY, won the showcase with his digitally manipulated kaleidoscope photographs. This unusual technique produces geometric works of art that challenge the viewer to recognize the original subject matter.
The public is invited to a special reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 12th to view the new Artist Showcase display. There is no charge to attend the reception.
Bash said that he believes everything embodies artistic potential. “When mirrored, typical objects reveal a unique array of patterns, colors and geometries that we tend to overlook in our daily experience of them,” the artist relayed. “Seeing objects in a different way allows us to appreciate their subtle beauty,” he added.
Bash graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2004 with a degree in architecture. He worked five years as an intern architect before shifting his focus to fine art. His geometric style is evidence of the impact that experience has had on his work. In addition to creating art from his photography, Bash designs and builds the plywood framework for his pieces that range from simple gridded squares to hexagons and octagons. “I believe that presentation is as vital to the success of a piece as the piece itself,” he explained.
Six of the pieces for the show at Discovery Park were created from photographs that Bash took at the park including the Mastodon, a Wagon Wheel, a Printing Press, the Incredible Machine, the Star of Knowledge and Maximum Torque.
A complete packet of information about submitting artwork for the competition can be found on the Park’s website at www.discoveryparkofamerica.com under Exhibits. Entries for the next contest must be received by October 26, 2018.
Previous winners of the Artist Showcase were Les Macdairmid, Ann Stapp, David Sheridan, John McLaren and Sarah Haig
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