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November Issue 2005
Mary Martin Gallery of Fine Art in Charleston, SC, Features Works by Martin Eichinger
A collective showcase of Portland, OR, based bronze sculptor Martin Eichinger debuts at the Mary Martin Gallery of Fine Art in Charleston, SC, on Nov. 7. The exhibition, Narrations in Bronze, will continue through Dec.1, 2005.
Eichinger does not refer to himself as a figurative sculptor even though he clearly has a profound sense of human anatomy. "I am a narrative artist. The language I use is form and anatomy, but what I try to sculpt is emotion and motion." His sculptures are evidence of a visionary who has something positive and eternal to say with his talent.
The characters he creates are alive in the mind of Eichinger and it shows in the sculptures that come from his hands. Each sculpture has a personality, a unique story to tell, a wink of humor, a hint of tragedy or the artists philosophy. Eichinger and his bronze circus were recently guests of Prince Rainier of Monaco at Festival International du Cirque.
Eichinger (b. 1949) studied design and anatomy
at Ferris State University, did post graduate work in sculpture
at Michigan State
University, and pursued independent studies of classical sculpture
in Europe. He has won numerous awards and competitions including
a Kellogg Internship and NEA grants. Eichinger is known for several
public monumental works. His most significant is a 16-foot cast
bronze for Lansing, MI. Other recent and notable commissioned
works include the Columbus Quincentennial high relief plaque for
"Spain '92, a plaque and bust of President Ronald Reagan,
and a sculpture to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Tenth Mountain
Division of the United States Army.
Eichinger continues to narrate statements of turmoil and pleasure. Narrations in Bronze reflects Eichinger's search for a new sense of meaning in art and in life by featuring collective works from The Dream Series, The Duet Series, The Goddesses Series and The Exotic Women Series.
For further information check our SC Commercial Gallery listings, call the gallery at 843/723-0303 or at (www.marymartinart.com).
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