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Michael Yankowski

Statement

These sculptures contain spiritual and religious overtones and incorporate a wide variety of symbols associated with the Christian faith. Inspiration comes from Catholic services and churches, childhood memories and dreams. I explore recurring themes of life, death, rebirth, faith and hope; combining specifically fabricated symbolic imagery to reveal unspoken emotions.

I have studied under masters of a variety of media. This allows for the flexibility to portray imagery in a variety of forms. I incorporate various woods, metal, glass and other materials to construct unique personal visions rooted in religious teachings. The different materials convey meaning via there unique textures, colors, and construction. The small vignettes are meticulously crafted, drawing the viewer into the detail. They are reminiscent of reliquaries of the Medieval and Renaissance periods.

Selected Exhibitions

2007 - One Man Exhibition - Alexandria Museum of Art (November)
2007 - LSU 20x20x20 National Competition, Baton Rouge
2006 - National September Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art
2006 - Delmar College 40th National, Corpus Christi
2005 - Louisiana All Media Competition, Baton Rouge
2005 - One man show - Barnwell Art Center, Shreveport, LA
2005 - Masur Museum of Art - 32nd National, Monroe, LA
2004 - Masur Museum of Art - 31st National Annual, Monroe, LA
2004 - Naverro Arts Council 21st National, Corsicana TX
2004 - Louisiana All Media Competition, Baton Rouge
2003 - "Crucifix" Invitational, Louisiana College, Pineville
2003 - "Fest For All" invitational exhibition, Baton Rouge
2002 - Two man exhibition, Coventry Gallery, Appleton, WI
2001 - Annual Crafts Invitational, River Oaks Gallery, Alexandria, LA
2000 - Animals in Art National Competition, LSU, Baton Rouge
2000 - Masur Museum of Art 27th National, Monroe
1999 - International Miniature Print Competitio, Norwalk, VA
1999 - "Visual Poetry Invitational, Baton Rouge Gallery
1999 - 13th International Print Exhibition, Yeager Museum, Hartwick College, NY
1998 - "Ghost of Cornell" Invitational, Contemporary Art Center, New Orleans
1998 - Lafayette Art Association International Competition, Lafayette, LA

Honors and Awards

2007 - Northwestern State University's Derby Endowed Professorship
2007 - First Place, National 20x20x20 Competition, LSU, Baton Rouge
2006 - First Place, September National Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art
2006 - Honorable Mention, Delmar College 40th Annual National, Corpus Christi
2005 - Second Place, Louisiana All Media Competition, LSU

Fellowships
2000 - Louisiana Endowed Artists Fellowship

Professional
Professor of Art - Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA

Education

1992 - MFA, Louisiana Tech
1984 - MS, University of Wisconsin
1974 - BS, University of Wisconsin