“Of Course and Never” art exhibit held at UW-Fond du Lac

3/4/2009  - UW-Fond du Lac will host an exhibition entitled “Of Course and Never” by Thomas Berenz, March 4 thru April 5 in the Visual Arts Gallery, 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac. The public is invited to an opening reception, 5-8 pm on March 4.

Working from found photographs of natural disasters, Berenz creates paintings that evoke the sensationalism and commoditization of images in our visual culture.

“I am intrigued by the wonder of the natural environment and disturbed by its devastation…My work is deeply rooted in the history and language of the painting. Devastation, heartache, and aftermath provide the fuel for the painting and help to place them in a specific cultural moment in time,” Berenz says in his artist’s statement.

Berenz was born in Fond du Lac and is currently an adjunct professor at UW-Oshkosh and Ripon College. He was recently featured in “New American Paintings,” a nationally renowned publication showcasing America’s rising art stars, and has shown his work extensively throughout the Midwest.

The Visual Arts Gallery will be open 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday for this exhibition.

For more information call (920) 929-1100.

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