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Malcolm T. Liepke ‘Of Vice and Virtue’ @ Arcadia Contemporary

On Thursday, May 21, 2015 Arcadia Contemporary proudly presents ‘Of Vice and Virtue’, a spectacular new collection of work by acclaimed American painter, Malcolm T. Liepke.

 “I become very interested in exploring the theatrical, the strange and the surreal – to look at the human condition from an angle most people might not (or want to) see.”

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Liepke captivates audiences around the world with his masterful impasto technique and incomparable renderings. Using delicate shadow play and quietly provocative figures, he creates ardent portraits painted in thick expressive layers.  Every piece exudes an intimacy and beauty unlike anything else. Exploring the unbounded realms of the female psyche, the dramatic contrasts between serene and sultry remain equal counterparts that thrive within his powerful brushwork and heady application of color.  As if entering the landscape of a lovesick memory, his work invites viewers to linger in the moment.

Liepke attended the Art Center College in Pasadena, however his creative aspirations encountered a roadblock and he left after a mere year and a half of study. With a hunger for classical training, rather than the conceptual ideas taught in college, he moved to New York to study on his own.

“When I moved to New York, I started going to museums and learning from all the great artists… Velazquez, Whistler, Chase, Vuillard, Sorolla and others. I learned color, composition, and technique. I realized that their work was my kind of work. They were my heroes, so I became their student.”

Later exploring lithography as a new artistic endeavor, Liepke again mastered one of the most difficult mediums. Enhanced by the grace of his chosen medium, his work reveals an innate sensitivity and elegance… and it is no wonder that he remains esteemed in both the fine art and illustrative fields.

*Editor’s Note: Above text written in part with Sam Morgan

Malcolm T. Liepke ‘Of Vice and Virtue’

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Exhibition Dates:

May 21 – June 17, 2015

Opening Reception:

The artist will be in attendance.

Thursday, May 21, 2015  | 6PM

Arcadia Contemporary

51 Greene Street

New York, New York 10013

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PREVIEW | ‘OF VICE and VIRTUE’

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OTHER WORK BY MALCOLM T. LIEPKE

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About Author

Internationally exhibited artist and creator of Wooden Ophelia, Bella Harris is not only the Online Editor at Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, she also oversees all staff writers and helps support website functionality and development. As a contributing writer for the website, active copy editor, and editorial photographer, she plays a vital role in the growth of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine while working closely with advertisers and artists. Wooden Ophelia is a contemporary collection of original moon designs, handmade woodwork, artwork furnishings, and sacred crystals... all to enchant your home.

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