Michael Soltis: PLUS

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Michael Soltis, "Set Your Monkey Free," 2017

mixed media on panel with resin, 36" × 36"

Opening Reception: Friday, February 10, 6-9pm. Artist in attendance.

PLUS by MICHAEL SOLTIS

Michael Soltis is an American/Canadian abstract visual artist who works out of his studio in Delta, BC. His work has been featured in national magazines and publications as well as many feature film and television productions. His work has been included in exhibitions in private and public galleries in Calgary, Palm Springs, Salt Lake City, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles and Vancouver and this year marks his fourth solo exhibition in Vancouver.

The title of upcoming show at Kimoto Gallery is: “PLUS”. According to the dictionary the word “plus” essentially means “being in addition to what is anticipated.” The main theme running through each piece in this show hinges on the idea of “adding value.” Soltis’ last show, “Games People Play,” incorporated vintage board games and he wanted to continue to build on the theme of bringing new life to old items. His goal is to keep the stories held within the items alive for the viewer while simultaneously bringing something new. For this show he once again used game boards but has also included other antique and vintage items given to him by family or things he’s picked up throughout his life. Soltis continues to be fascinated by the idea that people attach stories to old items and he likes the challenge of finding interesting ways to “add” to what’s there and give the mind something additional to interact with. Typography continues to provide the structure and foundation of his work as he says, “it engages both logic and creativity for the viewer which is ultimately the reason I create art.”