NICHOLAS GECAN
Artist's Statement
Born: May 9, 1975; Baltimore, Maryland
Residence: Ithaca, New York
Based on Environmental Philosophy my paintings explore the spectrum of human involvement with the natural world. I'm interested in our collective consciousness about our place within nature and the role we as a species have taken as a result. From depictions of nature and natural phenomena to paintings which address critical issues we're facing caused by human impact on the environment, my work is meant to underscore the importance of our relationship, our actions and our responsibilities to that which sustains us.
EDUCATION
1993-1994 Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD –scholarship
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2016 Keepers of the Sky, Kitchen Theater, Ithaca, NY.
2014 Sentient Origin, Kitchen Theater, Ithaca, NY.
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Fundraiser, CRS Barn Studio, Lansing, NY.
2013 Natural Order, CAP ArtSpace, Ithaca, NY.
2005 Moosewood Restaurant, Ithaca, NY.
Gimme Coffee, Williamsburg, NY.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 The Small Works Invitational, The Gallery At South Hill, Ithaca, NY.
2016 Cooper-Meire Gallery, Ithaca, NY.
2015 Interpretations of Water, Atrium Gallery, Corning Community College, Corning, NY.
2015 Connections, Central Booking Gallery, New York, NY.
2014 Community School of Arts and Music, Ithaca, NY.
2013 Temporal: A Pop-Up Gallery, Ithaca, NY.
2012 San Diego ArtWalk, San Diego, CA.
2011 Jett Gallery, San Diego, CA.
Matter, The Bakery Design Collective, San Diego, CA.
Glaushaus, San Diego, CA.
2010 Out from Underground, Edgeware Gallery, San Diego, CA.
ART CRITICISM
2013 Exhibition Review: Temporal: A Pop-Up Gallery by Arthur Witman, IthacaTimes.com
COMMISSIONS AND COLLECTIONS
2019 Canopy Hotel Ithaca: Melting Point, acrylic on canvas, 50" x 47"
2018 Private commission: Keepers of the Sky series, acrylic on canvas, 42" X 42" (x 3)
2013 Private commission: Upstate Reverie #2, acrylic on canvas, 47”X50”
2012 Private commission: The Verge #3, acrylic on canvas, 40”X50”
Numerous private collections
ARTIST
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