Michael Romanik
  • East Cleveland, OH
  • United States
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Where do you live ? City, State and Country
East Cleveland OH
Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
The basement studio in my home in East Cleveland OH
I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
website: www.michaelromanik.com
e-mail: maromanik@sbcglobal.net

BFA, 1989, The Cleveland Institute of Art
Major: Drawing
Minors: Printmaking / Glass

As a student studying enameling in art school, I became intrigued with the technique of cloisonne, creating linear designs and images with flat wire embedded between layers of colored granular glass. This was my first introduction to enameling. In my pursuit to
learn more about this medium and wanting to perfect my skills with it, I spent many years researching and experimenting with this art form that captivated me.

Becoming familiar with the relative immediateness of enamel, I wanted to use it in a functional manner. Making jewelry was a natural step in my early process of mastering the medium. I enjoy the intimate scale and proportion of jewelry and the satisfaction of seeing objects that I've made being worn and appreciated by those who wear them.

The seemingly endless variety of enamel hues that was available seemed daunting. I chose a limited palette so that I could master its qualities and properties. Each color has its own presence and technical merits. For strong contrast, I place light color enamel next to dark, emphasizing each one's boldness and brilliance. For a complimentary effect, similar colors overlap and blend into one other, creating harmonious transition. Additional colors eventually find their way into my color scheme as I explore new imagery and subject matter.

Some early inspiration for my work was derived from my interest in the objects and images of ancient cultures: the grandeur of ancient Egypt, the colorful painted relief carvings on Mayan architecture, the symbols of the Celts. Recent inspiration comes from nature: the vibrant plumage of a songbird, the delicate markings of a butterfly wing, the gentle curve of a small branch. A new interest is the repetitive geometric patterns and motifs of Asian and Indian textiles. The challenge of creating the intricate designs from gold and silver wire fascinates me and tests my technical abilities.


NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Photos and 1-page article, "Drawn Together"
"Glass on Metal" magazine, August 1999 issue

Cover photo and group article, "Swimming in Color"
"Lapidary Journal" Magazine, May 2005 issue
www.jewelryartistmagazine.com/archive/may05toc.cfm

NICHE Award / Metal - Enamel category
Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, February 2007
www.americancraft.com/NICHE_Awards/NICHE_awards_W_07.html#
professionals

Commissioned to design and produce reproductions of an enamel pendant by African-American painter, Aaron Douglas, for the Spencer Museum of Art's gift shop in Lawrence KS,
September 2007

Visiting Artist, The Cleveland Institute of Art's Enameling Department
Slide Presentation and Lecture, November 2007

Gallery photo
"Art Jewelry" Magazine
January 2010, September 2010, and March 2008 issues

Art Jewelry Today 2 (published September 2008)
A book of contemporary jewelry by Schiffer Books
www.schifferbooks.com

500 Enameled Objects (published April 2009)
Book of contemporary enameled objects and jewelry by Lark Books
www.larkbooks.com

Recipient of a 2011 Creative Workforce Fellowship from Cuyahoga County OH in the amount of $20,000.
http://www.cpacbiz.org/business/CWF2.shtml


UPCOMING SHOWS:

Germantown Friends School 28th Annual Juried Craft Show
March 2 - 4, 2012
Germantown Friends School
Philadelphia PA
http://www.germantownfriends.org/parents/parents-association/craft-...

CraftBoston
March 23 - 25, 2012
Seaport World Trade Center
Boston MA
http://www.societyofcrafts.org/cbspring/springinfo.asp

The 30th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show
April 19 - 22, 2012
The National Building Museum
Washington DC
http://smithsoniancraftshow.org/

New Orleans Jazz Fest Contemporary Craft Show
May 3 - 6, 2012
New Orleans LA
http://www.nojazzfest.com/crafts
Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
http://www.michaelromanik.com
Describe your media/materials you work with
jewelry, metals

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At 8:47am on February 12, 2013, Brigitte Martin said…

Thank you very much for your membership renewal and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through February 15, 2014.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!

At 2:18pm on January 26, 2012, eva sherman said…

Love your work Michael!

At 1:27pm on December 7, 2010, Julie M. said…
Your sense of color is astounding. Your work is exquisite. Merci.
At 7:39am on December 5, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
Michael:
As you know, I love your work. I hope the fellowship gets finalized soon! What a great accomplishment.
All the best, B.
At 1:35pm on December 4, 2010, Regina Rose Malone said…
Check out http://grainsofglass.ning.com/
It is a sight like this for enamelists.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your work and congratulations.
At 1:18am on December 2, 2010, Thea Clark said…
Michael, what a wonderful opportunity you've earned for yourself, congratulations. Enjoy!
At 7:13pm on November 23, 2010, 2Roses said…
Congratulations Michael. We're happy to see your magnificent work being recognized.
At 2:53pm on November 23, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
...was just informed that he is 1 of 20 recipients of a Creative Workforce Fellowship, provided by his resident county, for $20,000.


YOU SO DESERVE THIS !! Congratulations !!! :-)
At 5:50pm on February 8, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
Congratulations, Michael :-)))
At 7:09am on January 18, 2010, Tricia Harding said…
Hey, we are having a show together! I'm honored and excited...hope you have had a happy new year. Looking forward to the exhibition!

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