DENNIS ZIEMIENSKI
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March 18–30, 2019 Scottsdale Artist Reception | March 21 | 6:30–9:00pm
DENNIS ZIEMIENSKI Poolside
Jackson Hole | Scottsdale | AltamiraArt.com
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Western Lounge Oil on canvas | 24 x 36 inches Enquire
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Poolside
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The shape of water, sculpted by domesticity into pools and pastiche. The way water lures figures, and inspires fun. The reflections produced by pools—of sky, of nostalgia. In his latest series of Western paintings, Dennis Ziemienski ventures beyond majestic landscapes into retro scenes set poolside. Deploying his signature saturated palette, he casts figures rich with period details: demure and decorative swimsuits, canary bathing caps, cat-eye frames. Against bluebird skies, languid waves, and quintessential palms, couples cavort, women float, divers plunge, and neon signs cue swimming occupancy. These are scenes
of relaxed recreation, contagious in their sunniness. A buoyancy felt by all in proximity to his paintings. Water often provides the plot line for his paintings. Whether considering a thirsty cowgirl or sun-soaked swimmers, water pulls his figures forward from the past into the present, from historical iconography into contemporary nuance. Attuned to telling details, he mines familiar storylines for fresh insight. With each waterborne composition, he invites viewers to wade in and reflect.
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Cactus Motel Oil on linen | 54 x 42 inches Enquire
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The Sunbathers Oil on canvas | 24 x 36 inches Enquire
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Strawberry Blonde Oil on canvas | 30 x 24 inches Enquire
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Casa Grande Motel Oil on canvas | 35 x 28 inches Enquire
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White Swimsuits Oil on canvas | 36 x 36 inches Enquire
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Red Polka-Dot Suit Oil on canvas | 36 x 36 inches Enquire
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Pool Toy Oil on canvas | 24 x 18 inches Enquire
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Surfing Lessons Oil on canvas | 21 x 34 inches Enquire
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The Lifeguard Oil on canvas | 24 x 20 inches Enquire
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On Your Mark Oil on canvas | 48 x 36 inches Enquire
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The Flamingo Bathing Suit Oil on canvas | 40 x 36 inches Enquire
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The Bathing Cap Oil on canvas | 30 x 20 inches Enquire
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Cocktails on a Pink Flamingo Oil on canvas | 30 x 30 inches Enquire
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7038 E Main Street | Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 AltamiraArt.com | 480-949-1256
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