Ohio Artist
JURIS KAKIS (1938-) “Bailey’s Irish” Original Acrylic on Canvas
Original acrylic on canvas painting by Latvian-American painter Juris Kakis (1938-) depicts a linework portrait of a horse against a background of undulating colors, paint dripped and sprayed onto the canvas to create an atmospheric space of hue and saturation. Commonly depicting portraits of horses, people, and floral still lifes, Kakis’ images remain popular in the Columbus art scene, his images continually renowned for their dynamic, colorful constructions, effortless techniques, and contemporary appeal. This original painting is housed in a black frame and is signed and dated to December 13th, 2008 by the artist on the left hand side of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Juris Kakis is a Lativian-born contemporary artist based in Columbus, Ohio. Born in 1938 in Riga, Latvia, Kakis immigrated to the United States with his painter mother and medical doctor father at the age of 11. A gifted artist from a young age, Kakis received an award for his art within his first year of moving to America, while living in New York City. Kakis attempted to continue the generational legacy of doctors that the men in his family had perpetuated, but ended up pursuing his Masters of Fine Arts instead, going on to teach painting and drawing at Ohio Dominican University for 37 years. Kakis retired as a professor with tenure at Ohio Dominican and was, at the time of his retirement, the Chair of the Department of Art and Curator of the Wehrle Gallery. Exhibiting throughout the United States and Europe, Kakis’ works are included in the permanent collections of the Columbus Museum of Art and the National Museum of Art in Riga, Latvia, as well as numerous corporate and private collections.
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SID CHAFETZ (1922-2013) “Surrounded by Her Treasures” Original Woodcut
Original woodcut by Columbus-based printmaker Sid Chafetz (1922-2013) depicts the portrait of a smiling woman stationed in front of a mantle place, a large dog panting beside her. Printed in layered tones of ink, the woman is surrounded by small sculptures and paintings hanging on the wall behind her, suggesting this woman was a prominent collector encountered by Chafetz. Matted and housed in a postmodern pink and black frame that accentuates the color palette of the piece, this original woodcut is titled, signed, and numbered by Chafetz along the bottom of the print.
About the Artist:
Sid Chafetz (1922-2013) was an artist and professor based in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he attended Rhode Island School of Design before being drafted into the US Army in 1942. He returned after his service and graduated in 1947. He continued his education in France at L’Ecole Americaine des Beaux-Arts and the Acadãmie Julian, alongside artists Fernand Lãger and Stanley W. Hayter. Chafetz would then teach at The Ohio State University beginning in 1948, and was an active part of developing the printmaking program within the Department of Art. He retired from teaching in 1982 to focus on his own art. Deeply satirical with beliefs, his works bear a haunting style laden with politics, education, and literature.
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BRIAN BECHER Purple Art Glass Vase
This teardrop vase by artist Brian Becher is crafted from swirling purple glass, making for a beautiful addition to the home art or décor collection. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Becher’s glasswork presents an ideal vase for complementing floral arrangement with its hypnotic form and color. Signed by the artist on the bottom of the vessel.
Coordinating amber vase available, sold separately.
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SID CHAFETZ (1922-2013) “Sholem Aleichem” Artist Proof Woodcut
Original artist proof woodcut by Columbus-based printmaker Sid Chafetz (1922-2013) depicts the portrait of Yiddish playwright and author Sholem Aleichem (1859-1916). A sullen image befit to Chafetz’s unmistakable, expressive touch, Aleichem’s eyes are locked with the viewer’s, creating an image of intrigue and mystery. Matted and housed in a modern frame, this original woodcut is titled and signed by Chafetz along the bottom of the print.
About the Artist:
Sid Chafetz (1922-2013) was an artist and professor based in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he attended Rhode Island School of Design before being drafted into the US Army in 1942. He returned after his service and graduated in 1947. He continued his education in France at L’Ecole Americaine des Beaux-Arts and the Acadãmie Julian, alongside artists Fernand Lãger and Stanley W. Hayter. Chafetz would then teach at The Ohio State University beginning in 1948, and was an active part of developing the printmaking program within the Department of Art. He retired from teaching in 1982 to focus on his own art. Deeply satirical with beliefs, his works bear a haunting style laden with politics, education, and literature.
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MICHAEL MIKULA (1963-) Art Glass Round Vase
This round vase by Cleveland, Ohio-based artist Michael Mikula (1963-) is crafted from swirling blue art glass for a beautiful addition to the home art or decor collection. Ideal for complementing floral arrangement, this vase offers a more organic form that contrasts with Mikula’s standard “architectonic” blown glass work. Signed and dated by the artist on the bottom of the vase.
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DOMINICK LABINO (1910-1987) Emergence Series Glass Sculpture
Glass sculpture from American glass artist Dominick Labino (1910-1987) comes from Labino’s best known body of work, the “Emergence” series. Crafted with enveloping layers of pink and amber glass, this intriguing sculpture has an amorphous form that beautifully exhibits post modern tastes. A prominent, internationally recognized figure, Labino held over 60 patents for his glassmaking techniques, making this rare sculpture a must-have addition to the collection. Signed and dated via etching on the bottom of the piece by Labino.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Still Life with Daffodils” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of daffodil flowers resting against a polished kettle. Fruits occupy the foreground of the painting, which is rendered in a highly traditional style for mass appeal. Ackerman-Martin’s delicate brushwork marries vitalic color and form to create a satisfying, postmodern composition, tipping her hand to her artistic sophistication. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Blonde in Blue Shirt” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts the portrait of a blonde haired woman in a blue shirt against a dramatic background of teal and earthy tones. Ackerman-Martin intermingles thin, translucent washes with opaque brushwork to create an image arrested in time with beautiful, modern sensibility. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Variety of Flowers” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life subject with multitudes of colorful flowers resting in vases against a dark background. A painting with wide appeal, Ackerman-Martin’s delicate brushwork marries vitalic color and form to create a satisfying, postmodern composition. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right hand corner of the canvas.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Iris and Poppies” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of iris and poppy flowers resting in a decorative purple vase; distressed linen sheets comprising a dramatic background. Working with her husband, Robert, Ackerman-Martin’s work harkens back to the expressionist painters of the early 20th century, conjuring a blend of haptic color and form that will appeal to any collector. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is faintly signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right hand corner of the canvas.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Brown Eyed Susans in Vase” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a floral still life of Brown Eyed Susan flowers resting in an ivory vase against a background of rust, brown, and alizarin crimson, grapes lying at the base of the vase. A modern painter who understood the depth of free expression, Martin’s loose, washy brushwork creates an image that should be commonplace, yet somehow feels in motion and abstract. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower right corner of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Seated Nude” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a seated, nude female figure against a chartreuse background. A painter who was gifted with modern sensibility, Martin’s loose, washy brushwork creates an image that still appeals to the contemporary collector. Likely a study for another, larger work, this painting is mounted on the original stretcher bars and is unsigned by Martin.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.