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Artist Statement:
From the spectrum of artistic
expression outlets and myriad
of medium and style
selections,
Brewitz sought to create
kinetic art because there were
unexplored opportunities. He
reflects on the value of his
work, “Art is entertainment in
part. The challenge is to
create what has never been
done before. I chose kinetic
sculpture because it has been
relatively under utilized.
What drew me to motion art is
that it stimulates the visual
senses more than other
disciplines.” Brewitz kinetic
sculpture has a calming
quality that enhances
environment and architecture
surroundings with dynamic
appeal and charming effects.
Brewitz muses, “Generating
concepts is the easy part!
Implementing them is quite
another. I have more ideas
than time and many are still
unexplored.“
I choose stainless steel
because of it's longevity and
beauty when brushed. Placing
objects in motion provides
entertainment that cannot be
achieved working in other
forms of sculpture. The motion
excites the viewer and puts
their mind into the work to
discover relationships between
geometric elements within each
kinetic piece. Brass and
copper are also mediums that
are becoming more familiar to
me as I continue to apply a
varied style of kinetic motion
to them."...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Exhibitions:
Brewitz's work can be seen in
private collections,
businesses and government
offices across the United
States and on four continents.
Exhibitions include the
following: Fingerhut Gallery
of Laguna Beach and La Jolla,
California, Tamarack Gallery
in Naples, Florida and
Stillwater,Minnesota and in
Knox Gallery Denver, Colorado,
Kulak ...
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Tom Brewitz Biography:
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Age
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53
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
Catholic |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Graphic Design, Magazine Publishing, Golf, Sports, |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Sculpture Steel
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Kinetic Art - (1925 - 1965)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Alexander Calder
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Geometric Windmill
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
As a young boy in the 1960’s, Brewitz sketched cartoons, was interested in modern art and decided to be an artist while attending grade school. He created clothing and created/applied slogans with illustrations on shirts. Later, as a young man traveling Europe, South America, Africa and islands for the US Navy, Brewitz was exposed to contemporary, ancient and classical architecture. He was attracted to the work of the Italian, French, German, Spanish artists and architects. During his college studies including the University of Minnesota, he rediscovered architecture and interest in sculptors David Smith, Yaacov Agam, George Rickey, regional artists and famous masters.
In the 1970's, Brewitz began working with metal and learned to predict how balance and motion can be exploited for maximum visual impact. He honed his balancing skills and experimented with brushed finishes that gave the metal depth and luster. The
broad appeal of his work in initial exhibits in the early 1980's won him praise and applause. As he developed his mastery of kinetic sculpture, Brewitz also took a career in graphic design. His illustration talent allowed Brewitz to create portraits for reproduction, logos and printed media including
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
DUCATION: 1976-1978: AA Liberal Arts – Lakewood College 1979-1981: Graphic Design – Century College 1981-1983: Fine Art Studies / Art History – University of Minnesota SELECTED EXHIBITIONS 2006 Grounds For Sculpture Hamilton, New Jersey 2006 Lurie Galleries Boca Raton, Florida
2006 Lurie Galleries Miami, Florida 2005 Drop Leaf Gallery Eagle, Idaho 2003 Las Olas Art Center, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 2002 Fine Line Designs Door County, Wisconsin 2002 International Wind Festival, New Mexico 2001 Gallery Central Hot Springs, Arkansas 2001 Tamarack Gallery Naples, Florida 2001 Kulak Art Company Woodbury, Minnesota 2000 Dennis Rae Fine Art San Francisco, California 2000 Windscapes Exhibition Festival of the Arts, Oklahoma 1999 Knox Galleries Naples Florida 1998 Richardson Gallery of Fine Art Reno, Nevada
1996 Fingerhut Gallery Laguna Beach, California
1996 Tamarack Gallery Stillwater, Minnesota
1994 Fingerhut Gallery La Jolla, California 1981-84 Fingerhut Gallery , Edina Minnesota SELECTED INTALLATIONS Fontana Sculpture Park, Fontana, CA Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, AR Port of San Diego Waterfront, San Diego, CA Corporate Center, Marietta, GA American Institute of Physics, College Park, MD Broward County Courthouse, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Gould Center, Rolling Meadows, IL SELECTED PUBLISHED WORK German Textbook, Approche Linguistique Kinetic Art History, British Broadcasting Company BBC
From the spectrum of artistic expression outlets and myriad of medium and style selections, Brewitz sought to create kinetic art because there were unexplored opportunities. He reflects on the value of his work, “Art is entertainment in part. The challenge is to create what has never been done before. I chose kinetic sculpture because it has been relatively under utilized. What drew me to motion art is that it stimulates the visual senses more than other disciplines.” Brewitz kinetic sculpture has a calming quality that enhances environment and architecture surroundings with dynamic appeal and charming effects. Brewitz muses, “Generating concepts is the easy part. Implementing them is quite another. I have more ideas than time and many are still unexplored.“ |
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