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The interview went fantastic regardless of my nerves being on edge. The feed back was great. In all I’d say 100%.success. I hope to post the whole hour on my site when i get a copy. Thanks to all that made this possible and to those that support me as a artist!
I will be interviewed live on BCTV by Ron Schira as a guest artist this Wednesday@ 6pm. To watch the interview via the net visit WWW.BCTV.org and follow the appropriate links. Reruns will be aired January 7,8,9 @ 6 pm. Check me out and please feel free to call the studio and ask questions.
On October 4th, 2009, I conducted a lecture/Q&A regarding who I am and what I do as a artist.
Tim Greusel and Ed Babiarz hosted the evening supplying food, drink , and entertainment. The event was held in a historic, Reading property, graciously loaned for use by Chris Miller. Connie Lienbach of the Berks Arts Council tapped me to be the 3rd of a continuing run of “artist talks”. Sponsored by Berks Arts Council these events are to introduce know and up and coming artists and to raise arts awareness in the community.
My brother, Jay Kijak, donated 3 hours to help hang the show Saturday the 4th. Over all I had 32 pieces of various sizes, mediums, and techniques, all showing my varied abilities. The show looked great and definitely emphasized the best of my expression.
The group of 18 interested individuals had been privy to a articulate and animated performance. I defined my abilities, methods, and thought process’ within my works in a energetic and attention holding manor. The group asked great questions and the feed back after the show was fantastic.
I proudly sold one painting (My Humble Thanks) and will be holding another for a future sale.
I had a tinge of anxiety prior to the event but the over all vibe was chill. I felt comfortable and really nailed the talk. Again, the lighting was perfect and the artwork looked great on the walls. The only thing I could have done better was HAND OUT MY BUSINESS CARD…duh!
I want to gratefully thank the individuals above for they’re efforts and support in my artistic endeavor. Thanks to all that stopped out and those that didn’t, but support me anyway
Bust my balls if you must; but, yes, it has been a looooong time since I updated this site.
So, 2009 is playing out exactlly how I want it to. I’ve sold seven “fresh” paintings , and hustle 3 “bar drawings” to intrested inquisitors! I currently have 6 artworks @ Goggle Works, outside the Berks Art Councils office on the 5th floor. I’m working with my business partner Mr. Andrew Moyer on some funky experimantal music projects. We have also stared working with a very tallented local musician, Wayne Hummel, recording, producing, and mastering, his acoustic (original) songs. The song “Walls” is still in the works but it is a very strong composition Wayne, Andy, and I are proud and excited to be showcasing upon completion.
I quit working my deadend job at Weis and will be starting my new job working for BJ’s (tee-hee)
I just dropped off 2 paintings for the Berks Atrs Council’s juried show “Art in the Fast Lane”. 1st thru 3rd place will have thier artworks reproduced on Land billboards across Berks county for 1 full year along w/ cash prizes and honorable mentions. My fingers are tightly crossed!
I have been producing a ton of works this year to date. I’m working way on larger canvas’ such as my latest @ 7.5′x4.5′ ‘ “Outre!!” I exclaimed, with fore and hindsight 20/20′ on exhibit @ Goggle Works
keep posted as I WILL be making many new posts and uplaoding more artworks!
as always thank you for taking the time to check out my site and peeking @ my works!
I Uploaded pictures into the commissioned page.
Today I painted a 30′x30′ stage for the perfromance of Rocky Horror. I had free reign on creative concept and content. These pictures are my results. Enjoy, I did!
This Sept. 9th I will be sitting down for a pod-cast interview with local art critic/writer/artist, Ron Schira. Keep your eyes on Youtube for this pod cast.
FYI Folks,
I added/ uploaded a ton of new photos of my newest works. I also better categorized a few of the photos into the proper pages. Check out the new works and pick up a original “Kijak”
My painting, ‘Expression of Angst’ recently sold during the Berk’s Art Alliance juried exhibition @ The Goggle Works in Reading! This painting was purchased late in the show but received a Purchase Award for selling to a sponsor of the event. I was told by the buyer ‘Expression of Angst’ now resides in Canada making this sale the second to be taken out of the country.
Here is Ron Schira’s video tour of the Berks Art Alliance 2008 exhibition
There is a shot with description of my piece in this show… enjoy!