As children, we hated getting in an orderly line. But Shippensburg University alumnus James Sandrik displayed a fun, unique use of lines across an array of canvases.
On Saturday, Sandrik welcomed visitors to his opening reception at The Thought Lot with coffee in hand. Though Sandrik has been showing his artwork at The Foundry in Chambersburg, this was his first individual exhibit.
“I saw an opportunity and jumped on it,” Sandrik said.
Sandrik used this exhibit as a chance to pull out old paintings he had hanging around. While there was no specific theme for the show, they all tied in well with a similar style.
“I kind of just like painting and this is what came out,” Sandrik said.
Each of Sandrik’s paintings illuminated The Thought Lot’s naked, white walls with their bright colors. Sandrik took the most unusual color combinations and made them integrate. Many of his paintings looked as if a paintball exploded and dripped down the canvas.
While many of the paintings were busy, they had an orderly fashion to them. Sandrik incorporated several lines and shapes in each painting to help give the eye something to follow. He also collaged lines to add complexity.
Sandrik described his style as cohesive. Recently he experimented with stretching his paintings across large canvases and strayed away from his typical abstract designs.
Sandrik advised that almost everybody can be an artist if they work hard at it. He warned that you need a feeling when you create, but that you can get better with time.
Sandrik’s exhibit will remain at The Thought Lot until March 11 for the public to browse and purchase.
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