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    Three to Go: An Art Field Trip in Columbus

    I cleared out some space on my calendar on Friday so I could enjoy a mini art field trip. My intention was to catch up on some area artists and venues, both old and new. The fact is there are a lot of great places to see art in Columbus, certainly more than I typically have time to cover for Columbus Underground. In that spirit, here’s a few destinations you might consider visiting as you organize your new year’s art calendar.

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    The Ohio State University Faculty Club

    4 Green Trees by Malcolm Baroway.
    4 Green Trees by Malcolm Baroway.

    Located on the south side of the Oval in the heart of campus, the Faculty Club offers a terrific opportunity to see work by artists affiliated with OSU. Their “Art Within the Club” initiative maintains a permanent collection of work displayed throughout the building as well as a series of rotating exhibitions. Art Coordinator Lisa Craig Morton is well-connected in the central Ohio arts community and has put together some top quality shows during her tenure.

    I stopped by The Faculty Club on Friday to see Oil Paintings by Malcolm Baroway, an artist I’ve appreciated since I first laid eyes on his work. For those unfamiliar, Baroway takes Post-Impression as his starting point and then let’s whimsy and wit lead where they may. The result is a body of work that exudes wreckless and infectious enthusiasm. While Malcolm’s work is currently on view at The Faculty Club, it should be noted that he’s represented in town by Sharon Weiss Gallery. Oil Paintings by Malcolm Baroway will be on view at The Faculty Club through February 27.

    Brandt-Roberts Gallery

    Reaching by Brian Port.
    Reaching by Brian Port.

    My next stop was Brandt-Roberts Galleries. While Franklinton may be the up and coming arts district, Brandt-Roberts Galleries reminds us that art is still alive and well in the Short North. The gallery is in its fifth year and going strong. Owner Michelle Brandt can take a chunk of the credit for that. She’s got a great curatorial eye, a keen sense of relationship building, and a genuine commitment to supporting the arts in Columbus. The gallery itself features a mix of contemporary artists along with select historic works focusing on mid-century styles.

    On my visit the walls were teeming with works by a wide variety of gallery artists, including some first-rate pieces by Brian Port, Jacci Delaney, Rune Person, Winnie Sidharta Ambron, and Robert King. Columbus Underground readers will be interested to know that in September the gallery will feature works by Christopher Burk (Best Local Artist 2014) along with the aforementioned Jacci Delaney. I’ve marked my calendar already!

    KAWS-Joseph-Lobby
    Paintings by KAWS.

    The Joseph Hotel

    The last stop on Friday’s art field trip was the newly opened Joseph hotel. While this building has received all manner of press for all manner of reasons, my main interest was the much anticipated art on display. In addition to a selection of contemporary works from the Pizzuti’s private collection, the Joseph also exhibits (and offers for sale) prints by notable Columbus artists.

    Art at The Joseph can be found in the common areas on the first two floors of the building. The collection includes works by Rob Wynne, KAWS, Diane Landry, Mary Jo Bole, Linda Gall, Laura Bidwa and Laura Sanders (among others). While there’s certainly plenty to see, my favorite thing might have been spotting Haluk Akakce’s video piece The Dervish displayed above the bar and side by side with ESPN. Another hotel on the downtown/Short North corridor that puts local and original art front and center is a great thing for Columbus. If you get the chance, stop in and check it out.

    For that matter, check out all these spots. There are lot of places to enjoy art in Columbus. Sometimes it’s just a matter of setting aside the time.

    Artwork (clockwise from top left) — Interior Scene II by Rune Person, To Be Like You Is My Desire by Robert Wynne, Life Saver by Laura Sanders, Rail Bridge by Robert King.
    Artwork (clockwise from top left) — Interior Scene II by Rune Person, To Be Like You Is My Desire by Robert Wynne, Life Saver by Laura Sanders, Rail Bridge by Robert King.

    Artwork Information:

    Haluk Akakce
    The Dervish

    Malcolm Baroway
    4 Green Trees

    Malcolm Baroway
    Salt Lick

    Laura Bidwa
    Silence Yourself

    KAWS
    Paintings

    Robert King
    Rail Bridge

    Diane Landry
    The Solo Knight

    Rune Person
    Interior Scene II

    Brian Port
    Reaching

    Laura Sanders
    Life Saver

    Robert Wynne
    To Be Like You Is My Desire

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    Jeff Regensburger
    Jeff Regensburger
    Jeff Regensburger is a painter, librarian, and drummer in the rock combo The Christopher Rendition. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts (Painting and Drawing) from The Ohio State University in 1990 and an Master’s Degree in Library Science from Kent State University in 1997. Jeff blogs sporadically (OnSummit.blogspot.com), tweets occasionally (@jeffrey_r), and paints as time allows.
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