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Where do you live: East Cleveland OH

Place of Work (Firm, Studio, Institute, Gallery...): East Cleveland OH

Additional Work Info you would like to share: e-mail: maromanik@sbcglobal.net

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

I was first introduced to enameling in 1988 while a student at CIA. I didn't even know what enamel was until I was a fourth-year student at the Institute (and 21 years old,) when a friend showed me pieces she had made. I took enameling as an elective class the next semester, and as an Independant Study the following year. Along with prints, drawings and works in glass, I incorporated enamel into multi-media pieces for my 5th-year thesis show.

In the early days, I taught myself to fabricate settings for enamel pieces from copper. I started working in sterling and, soon after, I started working in gold. I researched and experimented for many years to refine my skills. I am basically self-taught in many of my enameling techniques and in my metal work.

I have been a self-employed enamelist since 1992, focusing and specializing in cloisonne. The inspiration for my work comes from various interests: the images and designs of ancient civilizations such as Egyptian, Mayan and Celtic; nature and natural forms such as insects, birds and plants; and my most recent body of work explores the contrast / compliment of color and the use of repetitious geometric patterns and lines.

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#
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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, March 2008 issue

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

GALLERIES (PARTIAL LISTING):

Artists' Market, Norwalk CT www.artistsmarket.com

Clarksville Pottery, Austin TX www.clarksvillepottery.com

Hanson Galleries, Houston TX www.hansongalleries.com

Jewels That Dance, Asheville NC www.jewelsthatdance.com

Mackerel Sky, East Lansing MI www.mackerelsky.com

Metalworks, Philadelphia PA

Raku Gallery, Jerome AZ www.rakugallery.com

Smith Galleries, Hilton Head Island SC www.smithgalleries.com

something / ANYTHING, Sausalito CA www.somethinganythinggallery.com

Topeo, New Hope PA www.topeo.com

AWARDS (2007 - 2009)

2009
Best of Show
Riverside Art Fair, Riverside IL

2008
Judges' Selection
Cain Park Arts Festival, Cleveland Hts. OH

2007
First Place in Fine Crafts,
Historic Shaw Art Fair, St. Louis MO

Judges’ Selection,
Cain Park Arts Festival, Cleveland Hts. OH

Award of Distinction,
Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival, Winter Park FL

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Cain Park Arts Festival
Cleveland Hts. OH
July 10 - 12, 2009
www.cainpark.com/arts_festival.asp

South University Art Fair
Ann Arbor, MI
July 15 - 18, 2009
www.a2southu.com

Port Clinton Art Festival
Highland Park IL
August 29 & 30, 2009
www.amdurproductions.com

Lakewood Arts Festival
Lakewood OH
August 1, 2009
www.lakewoodartsfest.com

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I just came back from participating in CraftBoston - although it was an incredibly beautiful show and an honor to be a part of it (www.craftboston.org) sales were very disappointing. I wanted to comment, though, that a customer had looked at my work on my crafthaus page and came to the show, specifically looking for me, and bought my "Encandas Brooch." She had purchased a piece from me when I participated in the show in 2004 and wanted to get something "impressive" from me this year!

Also, sinc… Continue

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 9:41am — 10 Comments

500 Enameled Objects by Lark Books

I just received my complimentary copy of "500 Enameled Objects." I can't tell you how honored I am to be is such a beautiful publication! There is so much inspiring, creative work featured in it!

Many thanks to Marthe Le Van, Sarah Perkins, and everyone who had a hand in producing and publishing this book. And to all the incredible artists who have work featured in it, some are also fellow members of crafthaus! It is such an honor to be a part of such a talented group of artists and craftspeopl… Continue

Posted on March 11, 2009 at 7:45pm — 3 Comments

Craft Boston / Ornament Magazine

Crafthaus members Michael Romanik and Angela Gerhard (both enamelists) have images of their work included in an article about the upcoming CraftBoston show in the latest issue of Ornament Magazine. CraftBoston, presented by the Society of Arts and Crafts, returns for its eighth year to the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, March 27 - 29, 2009. For more information and listing of exhibitors, go to www.craftboston.org.

Posted on January 6, 2009 at 12:07pm — 4 Comments

Art Jewelry Today 2

I recently got my copy of "Art Jewelry Today 2" by Schiffer Books. I have 2 images in it, on page 187. My "Graphium Sarpedon" butterfly brooch and "White-Breasted Nuthatch" brooch are included.

Posted on October 20, 2008 at 2:38pm — 2 Comments

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At 9:17am on July 4, 2009, Michael Romanik said…: Gracias, Alina!

Although my understanding of Spanish is very limited, I can figure out that you really like my work, "very good miniature works of art, my talents make you happy, etc..."

Saludos,
Miguel

At 8:15am on July 4, 2009, ALINA said…: Michael, tus piezas son formidables cuadros, muy buenas obras de arte en miniatura, te felicito por tu talento, saludos Alina.

At 6:31pm on May 26, 2009, Regina Imbsweiler said…: Hi Michael, your work is very interesting! I am looking forward to having you in Atlanta for the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show. I will be working on the press releases and thought I would feature you as one of our new artists. For some reason I thought you were in South Carolina, but I just realized you are far away - already learned something. I'll be in touch, Regina

At 9:12am on April 7, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…: Thank you Michael for your kind remarks about crafthaus. A lot of crafthaus members have commented to me along those lines as well. But really, it is not me who makes this work, it is you and all the other great artists here :-) who are committed to their work, and look for meaningful connections. I am glad you are a part of this, and congratulations again on the sale of the ENCADA brooch. What an awesome piece that is. I am sure it found a good home with someone who loves it just as much as you did. Cheers !

At 5:50pm on April 6, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…: Dear Michael:

Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of the crafhaus community ! Your membership is good through 4-15-2010.

Enjoy crafthaus ! :-)
Brigitte

At 10:41am on April 3, 2009, Chihiro Makio said…: Hi Michael,
Craft Boston ended up just ok. Not very good, but since I didnt have any other costs but the booth fee, I at least didnt lose money... sigh. It seems the new "standard" of shows- "lets try not to lose money!".
it was nice seeing you there. Hope to run into you soon again! Chihiro

At 4:15pm on February 21, 2009, Molly Groom Alter said…: Congratulations on NICHE! That is awesome.
Sorry the Buyers Market was slow, it is kinda scarey out there right now. I haven't done a large show since 2003 ACC Baltimore. Got sidetracked by my Masters Degree.
Yes, I am enameling these days, not quite the level that you are. I have been experimenting with enamel on steel (larger pieces). So far so good. Lots of testing with heat, color, torch, kiln....and so on. The work on my page is from My MFA Thesis in May 2008. That show went to a gallery in Memphis for 3 months. Now I am just working and applying for upcoming shows and publications, as you are. Keep it up, I will do the same. I'm really happy you are getting some press/publications.

At 9:56pm on February 20, 2009, Molly Groom Alter said…: Hey Michael,
Great to find you here. Your work is spectacular as always. Looks like things are going well for you, I am happy to hear that. I just found out about this page/website.. I love it! Congrats on the 500 enamel object book cover. I had one piece accepted for that book.
I am excited to see it.