Convivium33 Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibit of remarkable paintings, drawings and sculpture, on view beginning 09/09/2006 through 10/15/06.
The Van Duzer Perspective showcases the work of this legendary 20th Century artist.
Clarence E. Van Duzer may be most recognized to Clevelanders for his piece at Cleveland Hopkins International airport- Global Flight which was erected in 1976 to celebrate the airports fiftieth anniversary, but this 86-year-old Cleveland School of Art graduate and Agnes Gund Scholar has been recognized for his innovative works since entering art school almost 70 years ago. With a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University and a B. S. from Case Western Reserve University, Van Duzer is truly a remarkable American artist.
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With a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Yale University and a B. S. from Case Western Reserve University, Van Duzer is truly a remarkable American artist. |
Van Duzer’s awards and scholarships include the Edwin Austin Abby Memorial Scholarship for Mural Painting, the 21st National Midyear Show-First Prize 1956- The Butler Institute of American Art, Prix de Rome National Competition Bronze Medal 1947. His work can be found in museum collections, which include the National Academy of Design - New York, Carnegie Museum of Art -Pittsburgh PA, Dallas Museum of Art-Dallas TX, Detroit Institute of Art-Detroit MI, Orlando Museum of Art-Orlando, FL, Denver Museum of Art-Denver, CO., Cincinnati Museum of Art-Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland Museum of Art-Cleveland, OH and Butler Institute of American Art-Youngstown OH.
The Van Duzer Perspective undoubtedly will leave gallery goers with a feeling of greatness. This extraordinary artist has sustained a viable art career in a city that often makes it seem that earning a living in art is impossible. Van Duzer, who continues to produce work from his Cleveland studio, has left his mark in Cleveland’s history.
Van Duzer, who retired from teaching after 30 years currently, has the honor of being Professor Emeritus from the Cleveland Institute of Art.
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