JOSEPH M A RUSKA
JO S E PH M A RUSKA N E W WORK S I N OI L ON PAN EL M AY 5 - 30, 2016
Maruska’s process starts by covering panels with a thick emulsion of modeling paste, giving the effect of a subtle, three-dimensional profile. He then comes back into the surface laying down rich color over the masses and shapes, using the shadows and protrusions as guidelines onto which he layers the paint. He uses neither brush nor palette knife in his creations, choosing instead his hand or a rag to penetrate the color deep within. Maruska has a keen awareness of not only what he visualizes, but also of what the viewer might experience. He deliberately organizes the luscious abstract fields of color, giving root to landscape, sky and water. His undulating lines move and ripple across the painting surface and allow the viewer to interpret and perceive the works with an endless array of imagination and visual interpretation. Joseph Maruska received his BFA from the University of Southern California in 1986. Since that time he has dedicated his life to his art and his work can be found in private and corporate collections both nationally and internationally.
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A ny th i n g Bu t D ow n 22�x 7 0 �, o i l o n p a n e l
Ca p a b l e o f Lov e 44”x 4 4 ”, oi l on p an e l
Dev i l i s h C a l m 40”x 6 0 ”, oi l on p an e l
D el i ca te E x i ste n ce 48”x 3 6 ”, oi l on p an e l
G o l d Fev e r 48”x 4 8 ”, oi l on p an e l
G o o d Ba nte r 36”x50”, oi l on cu r ve d p an e l
G o o d Mo rrow 40”x 4 0 ”, oi l on p an e l
In Fro m th e We st 44”x 9 4 ” oi l on p an e l
Kids Play 50”x 4 5 ”, oi l on p an e l
Lev i ty 50”x 2 0 ”, oi l on b i rch
Op p o tu n e 40”x 8 0 ”, oi l on p an e l
S o l stice 60”x 6 0 ”, oi l on p an e l
Wh i te H i b i s c u s 40”x 4 0 ”, oi l on p an e l
SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2016 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
Patricia Rovzar Gallery, Seattle, WA The Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ Patricia Rovzar Gallery, Seattle, WA Patricia Rovzar Gallery, Seattle, WA THE MARSHALL-LeKAE GALLERY, Scottsdale, AZ Sue Greenwod Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA Patricia Rovzar Gallery, Seattle, WA Patricia Rovzar Gallery, Seattle, WA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Sue Greenwood Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Salisbury Fine Art, Avila Beach, CA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Salisbury Fine Art, Avila Beach, CA Elka Rouskov Gallery, Kirkland, WA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA G2 Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ Sue Greenwood Fine Arts, Laguna Beach, CA Elka Rouskov Gallery, Kirkland, WA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA Denise Roberge Gallery, Palm Desert, CA Greenwood Chebithes Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Greenwood Chebithes Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA Diane Nelson Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Diane Nelson Fine Art, Pasadena, CA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Galarie 224, Laguna Beach, CA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Kimzey Miller Gallery, Seattle, WA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, CA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA L.A. Artcore, Los Angeles, CA Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Susan Street Fine Art, Solana Beach, California. Patricia Correia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Janarte Gallery, Pasadena, CA Charles Whitchurch Gallery, Huntington Beach, CA
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
Galerie Christine Colas, Paris, France. Galerie Christine Colas, Paris, France. Galerie Christine Colas, Paris, France. Galerie Christine Colas, Paris, France. Galerie Christine Colas, Paris, France. Galerie Christine Colas, Paris, France. F.I.A.C. Salon International D’ Art Contemporain, Gend, Belgique. Galerie Christine Colas, Paris, France. Foire International D’ Art, “Line Art,” Gend, Belgique. Salon International D’ Art Contemporain de Hoven, France. Galerie Christine Colas, “Paris Invitational”, Paris, France. Premier Salon International D’ Art Contemporain, Strasbourg, France. Galerie M, “Los Angeles to Berlin,” Berlin, Germany.
EDUCATION University of Southern California School of Fine Arts B.F.A. 1981-1986
JOSE PH M A RUSKA
PATRICIA ROVZAR GALLERY 1225 SECOND AVENUE, SEATTLE, WA 98101
www.rovzargallery.com