Saturday, October 05, 2024 - 4:00 PM
to Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, October 5th: 4 pm to 8 pm
Exhibition continues through October 12th
Join us for the Opening Reception to Discover the Art of John Strickland, an Indiana Hidden Treasure along with his family and friends. Be among the first to experience the vast collection of varied artwork that Strickland left as his artistic legacy and one of the few to become a collector.
A lifelong Indiana resident, Strickland, who died in December 2023, was a painter, professional jazz
musician, poet, teacher, and father. He was taught to play the vertical and upright bass by Indiana
University’s professor Dr. David Baker. They became close friends among many other jazz musicians from
the Indianapolis and Indiana Avenue jazz scene. His paintings range from portraits and abstracts to
whimsical takes on everyday objects.
Strickland found painting a “problem-solving of problems.” “It can be fun,” he said, “but just as often it is
maddening.” He liked working in acrylics due to the fast-drying time, while also allowing him to make
changes along the way. “I am happy to have history show through,” he said. “This process continues till I
surrender the will and wisdom of intuition.”
CV Art and Frame is a renowned fine art gallery for all styles of art and custom picture framing.
RSVP to the OPENING RECEPTION HERE
Immerse yourself into the expressionist figurative paintings as well as with the vibrant abstracts. Enjoy the whimsical dipping birds and the off beat humor in the kaleidoscope of creations that are bound to bring a knowing smile to your face.
John Strickland left behind a treasure trove of artwork and here you will have the opportunity to own and cherish your favorite original paintings. Prints will also be available to order. Exhibition continues through October 12, 2024.
See some of John Strickland’s Artwork HERE
