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Martin Eichinger’s sculptures are refreshingly unique. They are evidence of a visionary artist who has something positive and eternal to say with his talent. He is much more than a skilled craftsman at the sculptor’s turntable. A profound comprehension of human anatomy has allowed Eichinger to place his sculpture studies on the edge of possibility without losing their sense of grace. At the same time he is a romantic who sometimes adds bright colors, gems, iridescence and unusual basing to his work. For example, his series of characters from an imaginary circus each includes a poem that adds another layer of understanding.The charters he creates are alive in the mind of Martin Eichinger, if nowhere else, and it shows in the bronze he has touched. Each sculpture has o personality, a story to tell, a wink of humor, a hint of tragedy or a whole philosophy if we look a bit more closely. Martin Eichinger was born in 1949. He studied design and anatomy at Ferris State University, did post graduate work in sculpture at Michigan State University, and pursued independent studies of classical sculpture in Europe. He has won numerous awards and competitions including a Kellogg Internship and NEA grants. In 1972, Eichinger opened his first studio in Lansing, Michigan. He relocated to Portland, Oregon in 1985 and settled into its historic Pearl District in 1996. Eichinger and his bronze circus sculptures were guests of Prince Rainier of Monaco at the International Festival du Cirque in 1993. Eichinger is also known for several public monumental works. His most significant is a 16- foot cast bronze for the city of Lansing, Michigan. Other recent and notable commissioned works include the Columbus Quincentennial high relief plaque for “Spain ‘92”, a plaque and bust of President Ronald Reagan, and a sculpture to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Tenth Mountain Division of the US Army.

Leonard Wren unpacks his oils, neatly stowed in a French easel, he repeats the ritual that has remained constant during the 20 years he has been a painter. He always works outdoors and directly from life. His wooden case is outfitted with wheels, the better to move it through airports, and his backpack is loaded and worn. One thing it doesn’t hold, is a camera. “Photography has ruined a lot of fine paintings,” he says. “If you want the truth, you have to go straight to the outdoors.” Wren sometimes finishes a painting in studio, using the time to winnow down the information on the canvas. Painting outdoor is a sensual experience, he says, made up of not only visual experiences but also of the sounds of the birds and leaves crunching and the feel of the breeze and the sun. Leonard Wren considers his style “ American Impressionist” and considers the style’s accessibility and popularity a plus.

Sam Park

Ramon Lombarte was born in Barcelona, the Catalan region of Spain. This region is the cultural, financial and industrial center of the country. Lombarte shares the rich artistic heritage of this region with many famous artists, among whom are Miro, Dali, Tobaiasse, Picasso, Gaudi and Tapies. Lombarte graduated from Massana School of Fine Art in 1976, the school also attended by Picasso and Miro. There he received traditional training and learned to create canvases without relying on modern-day short cuts. He typically sketches as many as 60 to 70 preliminary studies in pencil, prepares intermediary "mixed media" studies, and finishes with fully conceived final canvases (acrylic and oil on linen). Being a traditionalist in this sense, Lombarte does not work from photographs, but with live models. Nonetheless, he is surprisingly prolific, producing between 30 to 45 new canvases yearly. Lombarte's work has been tremendously well received due to its realistic subject matter. This approach is quite refreshing in a time when many of his contemporaries follow the current trend towards modern and abstract imagery. Since his American debut in 1987 at the Nippon Club in New York, Lombarte has captured the attention of many serious American art collectors and firmly established his market in Europe - his work can be seen in major museums. Notable European collectors include King Juan Carlos of Spain, Andres Segovia, Antonio Gala, and Waldemar Neilsen. In order to make his work to a greater audience, Lombarte began creating lithographs. True to his painting style, he personally draws the image on each stone to insure that his limited- edition prints are his work and not that of another artist interpreting his images. He is so committed to quality and authenticity that, using antique lithographic presses with the assistance of a French master printer, he hand- pulls each piece of every edition. This serious attention to traditional technique prompted him to set up his own atelier in order to achieve maximum control over the quality of every print.

Amleto Colucci uses his talents to capture the romantic vistas seen by tourist who travel to the legendary Amalfi Coast and by dreamers who long to go there. Born in Napoli, Italy in l953, Colucci continues to live and paint in his native city where he is easily inspired by the charming resort towns and cliff-hanging roads that blanket this magical region of Italy. A master painter of light, Colucci captures the warmth of sunlight and the beauty of the sea. With his fine attention to detail and bold use of color he both fascinates and inpires the viewer. His subject matter is gathered mainly from the everyday life along the Amalfi coast where fishermen diligently harvest the waters, and people gather to converse and leisurely pass time. Amleto Colucci's works are exhibited in Gallery's throughout Europe and the United States and hang in numerous personal and corporate collections around the world.

Claude Fauchere