Reality, Myth and Delusion

From retrospective to new vision

Artist Patrick Hiatt presents his first one man show since moving to Maryland 10 years ago.                           

“Reality, Myth and Delusion” explores how we perceive what it means to be human. People are not rational beings; therefore, we often define our humanness in realities, myths and delusions based on vague perceptions and misinformation. It’s all subjective. As an artist Hiatt paints his vision of humanity and the forces that drive our existence in fanciful narratives and sometimes humorous terms. His art is an eclectic mix of mythology, nostalgia and personal observation.  

While the exhibit is comprised mostly of new work it also touches on the past with prints from drawings, illustrations and paintings spanning over 40 years. His early work often reflects his childhood and Midwestern beginnings.

He studied art at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and the American Academy of Art in Chicago during the turbulent sixties. Then after serving in the army he worked as an engineer and graphic illustrator. Later he enjoyed a successful career as an IT consultant which brought him to the Washington area. Now he is an award winning painter and exhibits regularly in local and regional group shows. His work has shown in Wisconsin, Arkansas, Virginia, and Texas and most recently 2 galleries in Los Angeles California.

Maryland Artist Joins Group Show in LA

Maryland artist Patrick Hiatt joins 6 others in group show at "The Loft at Liz's" in LA

EUPHORIA

To launch the holiday season and simultaneously project a collective sense of Hope, The Loft at Liz’s invites you to delve into the realm of euphoria.

Through act or influence, natural or chemical, people are capable of achieving states of heightened emotion and profound elation. We all long to feel it, but what causes it? What stimulates the senses, spiking adrenaline and releases endorphins into the nervous system, ultimately catapulting the psyche into euphoria?

The Loft at Liz’s presents Euphoria, a group show consisting of 7 artists who share their personal expressions of euphoria.

Digital photographer, Bob Francis, creates floral digital images reminiscent of Robert Mapplethorpe. The dancing satyrs of traditional oil painter Patrick Hiatt brings to mind the world of fairytales that elated us as children. The abstract explosions of light and color painted by Robert Horvath, while Wendell Wiggins captures the exuberance of dance in his paintings. Painter Jason R. Hampton describes his impetus “when a desire captures you for even a split second, and is embedded in your thoughts for what feels like eternity, that’s euphoria.” Looking through a lens in the womb of Buddha, Luigia Martelloni finds euphoria in daily life activities and Ely Tahan juxtaposes language and industrial images to remind us that euphoria is within our grasp.

The Loft at Liz's
453 S. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA, USA
(323) 939-4403 x6
www.theloftatlizs.com

Opening Reception with Artists:

(entrance at rear of building)

November 15th, 7-11pm

Mid-Wilshire Artwalk:

November 15th, 1-5pm

Exhibit Dates:

November 15th 2008 - January 6th 2009

Gallery Hours:

Monday – Saturday, 10am-6pm

About The Loft at Liz's

The Loft at Liz’s is a unique gallery space that strives to provide support and exposure for emerging and established artists and artisans from California and beyond. It is our goal to provide a venue that fosters an open dialogue between eclectic and diverse points of view, visions, ideologies and experiences.

Two Oil paintings on canvas by Maryland Artist Patrick Hiatt of Federick were selected by jury for inclusion in The Blanch Ames Gallery group show “Harmony within the natural world.” “Shepherds Lunch” and “Pied Piper No. 2,” both were completed in 2008.

 The show will run from November 2^nd to November 28^th, with gallery hours;Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. An opening reception will be held Sunday November 2^nd, 12:30 – 3:00 pm.

 The Blanch Ames Gallery is located at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, Maryland 21703. (Take Mt. Zion exit off hwy 15/340. Left to Cap Stine Rd, Right onto Elmer Derr Rd.)  

Critically Acclaimed Art Exhibition

at the

Park Gables Gallery, in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

A panel of 3 professional jurors selected 100 works of art from 610 entries submitted by 217 artist representing 27 states.

The exhibition jurors were; William Bennett, MFA, Associate Professor of Art, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, sculptor, Jerry Coulter, MFA, Professor Emeritus of Art, James Madison Univiversity, Harrisonburg, VA, painting and drawing specialist, and James Crable, HDA, MFA, Professor Emeritus of Art, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, photography specialist.

The VMRC has quickly gained the reputation for presenting a critically acclaimed first class exhibition.

Members Exhibit Their Work at First Annual Spring Show

Members will exhibit their work at the Frederick County Arts Association’s First Annual Spring Show at the Frederick County Cultural Arts Center. The show opens May 1^st and runs through May 30^th. 

A reception will be held from 5 to 7 pm. on May 17^th.  The Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County is located at 15 West Patrick Street, directly across from the Weinberg Center, in historic downtown Frederick. Come join us and meet the artist.

The Frederick Artist Market is a montly event that features the work of local artists and crafts people. The event, which is free to attend and open to the public, runs from 1:00-5:00 p.m.. Artists interested in participating should contact the Frederick Arts Council. There is a $25 registration fee for exhibiting artist for each event. For more information, contact the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190 or via email at info@frederickartscouncil.org. 

Date and time

June 22nd, 2008, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

July 27th, 2008, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

August 24th, 2008, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

September 28th, 2008, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

October 26th, 2008, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM