Ivan Fortushniak
received his B.F.A. in painting in 1998 from the
Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids,
Mich., and his M.F.A. in painting in 2000 from
the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
He has shown his work in a variety of venues in
Grand Rapids, Mich., including the LaFontsee Gallery,
the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Gallery Arcadia.
His pieces are also a part of several private
collections throughout the Midwest.
"As a painter, my process involves a combination
of traditional and unconventional methods, including
direct opaque painting and glazing, and burning
and scratching," Ivan says. "The bulk
of my work juxtaposes water towers, smokestacks,
and Boeing aircraft, with landscapes inspired
by George Inness, Winslow Homer and Albert P.
Ryder."
Recently, he has been investigating the psychological
implications that pop and historical icons have
played in his nurturing and understanding of life.
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