York College hosts artist Marc Sijan and his Ultra-Realistic Sculpture
Posted September 27, 2004FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
York College of Pennsylvania welcomes Marc Sijan and his ultra-realistic sculptures on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Sijan will present a slide lecture on his realistic sculptures and the techniques he employs to achieve his dramatic results at the Music, Art and Communication Center Recital Hall. The lecture accompanies the opening of Sijan's exhibit, "Ultra-Realistic Sculpture," at the York College Galleries.
Sijan's ultra-realistic sculptures are "homages to humanity's fascination with its own form - a fascination which has compelled artists throughout the millennia to mirror life in virtually every medium." While Sijan's artistry carries tradition and a very old form reminiscent of Greek sculptors in the bold expression of human energy and poise, Sijan does not necessarily celebrate the ideal form. His figures are more gritty and natural - a tribute to real people. The pores in the skin, the tiny hairs, veins and even the bald spots and blemishes are all rendered in startling detail.
Sijan also attempts to capture a life force in full swing. "I am seeking to freeze motion rather than suggest life," the artist notes. "The sculpture appears passive, but there is so much going on inside."
About Marc Sijan
This Milwaukee-based artist received his bachelor's degree in art education from the University of Wisconsin in 1968 and completed his master's degree three years later. It was then that he began to sculpt the human figure. His work has won him recognition throughout the country, with over 40 one-person museum exhibitions throughout North America.
The "Ultra-Realistic Sculpture" exhibit will be located at the York College Galleries through Nov. 7. For more information, call (717) 815-1528 or visit the Cultural Events page.
