One of Lawrence Danecke's transparent watercolor paintings "Apple and Graniteware" to be exhibited at Mason House Gallery.
December 10–31, 2024 @ Mason House Gallery
The Greeneville Arts Council and General Morgan Inn present “Illuminating: Paintings by Lawrence Danecke” at Mason House Gallery from through Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Danecke is an award-winning Greene County fine artist of national reputation having his 12th solo Greeneville exhibition.The show includes well over 30 pieces that exemplify the artist’s ability to “capture light.” Various subjects are vividly depicted in these colorful works including landscapes, waterscapes, still life, portraiture, wildlife and botanicals.
Danecke studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated from Chicago’s American Academy of Art.After serving in the armed forces, he relocated from Chicago to tropical South Florida where he built a career in commercial illustration and art education.His years in Florida were also filled with the joys and challenges of being a single father, a locally published gardener / landscaper, and a nature and wildlife enthusiast.Danecke first fell in love with this particular area 20 years ago while visiting an East Tennessee art gallery that represented him.In 2008, he settled full-time in Greene County where he continues to find “limitless inspiration for all kinds of exciting paintings.”
According to Danecke’s Artist Statement:
Years of drawing and painting alongside my artist father instilled in me a fascination with realistically depicting form that endures to this day.In addition, having the good fortune at an early age of experiencing the ineffable but undeniable connection between artist and an appreciative viewer hooked me for life.
My artistic intention involves discovering everyday experiences that, when painted in an extraordinary manner, broaden the perceptions of the viewer and heighten the impact of an ordinary moment.Watercolor specifically allows me to go beyond shedding light and clarity on the subject.Its almost magical transparency helps the subject’s own glowing light and intensity emanate from within the painting itself.
Approaching each new work is always an exciting challenge.Keeping focused and finishing a painting expeditiously minimizes the risk of the piece losing its energy.As a result, the time dedicated to thoroughly detailing a subject can become somewhat lonely.That is until, as the painting comes to life, my voice is accompanied by its voice.And when the resulting harmony commands the viewers’ attention and holds their interest, I consider my job well done.
The Mason House Gallery is located in the lobby of the General Morgan Inn at 111 N. Main Street.
For further information on this and other Mason House Gallery exhibits, contact Matilda Green, director of exhibitions, at (423) 329 – 5366.
Category: Exhibits