Local Artist shares Expressive Paintings at the Brukner Center

Monarch on Blue - 48" x 24"

The expressive art of Michael Glass will be featured in an event at the Brukner Nature Center titled: “The Plight of the Pollinators”. This event will feature a guest lecturer, insect-inspired refreshments (bug-free food!) as well as original paintings of insect portraits and landscapes by artist Michael Glass.

Darke County resident and Fine Artist Michael Glass, whose artwork will be on display at the Brukner Nature Center, brings a unique approach to his art with stunning results. His current works, mostly insects and still lifes, are created using a method he refers to as abstract pointillism and line. “The paintings are created by dropping most of the paint onto the canvas. The canvas usually sits on the ground. There are many layers applied and hours of drying time in between layers. Some paint is applied by brush later on in the process.” explains Michael. “The driving force behind my art is exploration. I like letting the paint go. It hits the surface and does what it wants. The unpredictable nature of this technique always leaves me asking – what’s next? It’s exciting, raw and immediate.” The fine art can be viewed at the Brukner center June 19 through September 14. You can learn more about Michael Glass and his art at: http://www.michaelglassarts.com.

Stop in and meet artist, Michael Glass, for an opening reception of his abstract paintings beginning at 7:00pm. At 7:15 a lecture will begin. The key topic will be on our native pollinators and what we can do to help their populations. Admission for this seasonal celebration is just $5 for BNC Members and $10 for non-members, and includes a selection of organic wines and light hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds from this event and the sale of the artwork will support our native plant restoration projects.

Summer Solstice Event

• When: Thu, June 19, 7pm – 8pm
• Where: Brukner Nature Center. Horseshoe Bend Road Troy, OH 45373
• http://www.bruknernaturecenter.com/