The World of Rick Rollenhagen
November 4, 2022 - January 6, 2023
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Opening reception: Friday, November 4th from 5-9p.m.
Other hours by appointment. Multidisciplinary artist Rick Rollenhagen presents a curated look into his artistic world. Explore 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works that span his career, and delve into his creative process. Maria Neil Art Project is excited to partner with stone carver, printmaker, painter, drawer, and overall Renaissance man Rick Rollenhagen for a trip through his world of many mediums. Says Rollenhagen, "The central assumptions in my practice of stone carving are that stones are the bones of the Mother Earth and that stone carving is a primitive form of spirituality... Additionally, to paraphrase Barbara Hepworth, my left hand which holds the chisel is my thinking hand, whereas my right hand which holds the hammer is my motor hand." Want to learn more about Rick Rollenhagen? Follow him on social media: Facebook - @rick.rollenhagen.3 Instagram - @rickrollenhagen Personal website - rickrollenhagen.com |
The Goddess of Joy - Kissi stone on wood base, 14"h x 7"w x 5"d, 2017
"Through the process of carving the stone, I attain a meditative state whereby the blows of the hammer to the chisel follow the beats of my heart." - Rick Rollenhagen |
About the Artist:
Rick Rollenhagen is a Cleveland-based artist. Prior to moving to Cleveland, he showed his work in several European cities and in the Tampa Bay area. He has been honored by his inclusion in the Florence Biennale, Italy, and a residency in Budapest, Hungary. He was awarded a scholarship in 2019 to continue his work in stone carving at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Institute in West Rutland, Vermont. His work was shown in June 2019 in an invitational show at the Wasmer Gallery at Ursuline College in Ohio. One of his sculptures was featured in the Cleveland 2020 Calendar, 52 Weeks-52 Artists-52 Works and in the Baldwin Wallace University Invitational Show in November-December 2019. He was the First Prize Winner in the 2020 "Shapes" competition sponsored by Artrepreneur, Inc.
He currently teaches Stone Carving in the Cleveland Institute of Art Continuing Education Program. He has had numerous local showings of his work throughout 2021/2022 with such notable locations as HeightsARTS, Stella's Art Gallery, the Galleries at Lakeland, and the Wasmer Gallery at Ursuline College. Mr. Rollenhagen was also the recipient of several awards showcasing his artistic merits.
Rick Rollenhagen is a Cleveland-based artist. Prior to moving to Cleveland, he showed his work in several European cities and in the Tampa Bay area. He has been honored by his inclusion in the Florence Biennale, Italy, and a residency in Budapest, Hungary. He was awarded a scholarship in 2019 to continue his work in stone carving at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Institute in West Rutland, Vermont. His work was shown in June 2019 in an invitational show at the Wasmer Gallery at Ursuline College in Ohio. One of his sculptures was featured in the Cleveland 2020 Calendar, 52 Weeks-52 Artists-52 Works and in the Baldwin Wallace University Invitational Show in November-December 2019. He was the First Prize Winner in the 2020 "Shapes" competition sponsored by Artrepreneur, Inc.
He currently teaches Stone Carving in the Cleveland Institute of Art Continuing Education Program. He has had numerous local showings of his work throughout 2021/2022 with such notable locations as HeightsARTS, Stella's Art Gallery, the Galleries at Lakeland, and the Wasmer Gallery at Ursuline College. Mr. Rollenhagen was also the recipient of several awards showcasing his artistic merits.
