Dennis Ziemienski

DENNIS ZIEMIENSKI

YELLOWSTONE AND BEYOND June 16-28th Thursday: June 19th, 5:00-8:00PM

ALTAMIRA FINE ART JACKSON

172 Center Street | Jackson, Wyoming | 307.739.4700 7038 E. Main Street | Scottsdale, Arizona | 480. 949.1256 www.altamiraart.com

Bucking Bronco, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 inches

DENNIS ZIEMIENSKI May 7, 2014, Jackson, Wyo. – Altamira Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of new paintings by Dennis Ziemienski. “Yellowstone and Beyond” will be on exhibit June 16 through June 28, with a reception for the artist on Thursday, June 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., during the Gallery Association ArtWalk.

From rattlesnakes to cowboys to western motel signs, Dennis Ziemienski juxtaposes the classic cowboy life with the increasing influence of Modernism. The scenes in his work accurately depict Western life in the 1940s, when railroads, vehicles, motels, and rodeos began to dominate the western landscape.

In this new show, Ziemienski turns his attention to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. With a rich palette and nostalgic style, Ziemienski has created timeless paintings of the Old Faithful Inn, geysers, grizzly bears, bison, Jackson Lake, snowy Teton scenes, and more.

“I wanted to show the astounding natural beauty of the landscape and wildlife, along with capturing some historical and seasonal imagery,” Ziemienski said.

Dennis Ziemienski was recently awarded the Jesse Arms Botke Award for Best Decorative Painting in the California Art Club’s 103rd Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition. He has won numerous awards and has had commissions by Time-Life, Levi-Strauss, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, in addition to Super Bowl XXIX, the 2006 Kentucky Derby, and the Sonoma Salute to the Arts. Churchill Downs selected Ziemienski as the Official Artist of the 2006 Kentucky Derby.

For More images from Dennis’ show please visit: http://www.altamiraart.com/exhibitions/82/works

Grand Teton, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 60 inches

Getting Through Teton Pass, 1930’s, Oil on Mounted Linen, 20 x 16 inches

Giant Thunderhead, Oil on Canvas, 15 x 30 inches

Neon Cowboy, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 32 inches

Rawhide Motel, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 36 inches

Ski Lift, Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 inches

Springtime at Old Faithful, Oil on Canvas, 28 x 22 inches

Speed Boat, Oil on Canvas, 40 x 60 inches

please contact Dean Munn at dean@altamiraart.com or at katherine@altamiraart.com or call 307.739.4700