Raud Fine Art
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Steve Banaszek


“Soul Searching”

07/12/24 - 09/13/24
“Soul Searching”

#1 “Color & Composition Study no.5”, 2022
Acrylic and graffiti ink on canvas
50x50 in

#2 “Untitled”, 2022
acrylic on canvas
 66x40
 
#3 “Red”
Acrylic on canvas
54x54
#4  “no.11”
acrylic on canvas
76 X 54 in
#5 F.A.A.F.O, 2024
acryclic, spray paint on canvas
50x50
# 6 “Jucey Group 9”, 2023
Acrylic on board framed
11x11 in
 
#7 “Color & Composition no.6”, 2022
Graffiti ink, acrylic on canvas.
50x50 in 
#8 “no.14”, 2022
acrylic on canvas
  84x54 in   
#9 “Color & Composition Study no.2”
acrylic and spray paint on canvas
50X50 in
Steve Banaszek on “Soul Searching”
video + audio

Words:

“The act of painting for me is a profound endeavor aimed at capturing the delicate balance between chaos and rhythm. Through colors and patterns, I strive to express emotions that transcend the limitations of language. Each brushstroke is a deliberate gesture that speaks directly to the heart, mind, and soul, channeling emotions ranging from tranquility and joy to the depths of fear. Painting serves as my means to explore the vast depths of human experience, providing solace and forging connections through the emotional dialogue that unfolds on the canvas.

My approach to creation is rooted in a quest to uncover harmony amidst disorder. Each canvas becomes a portal where I translate abstract emotions into visual form, letting intuition guide the composition and color palette. The process is deeply immersive, where I surrender to the flow of creativity to uncover unexpected beauty in the interplay of light, texture, and color. It is through this dialogue with the canvas that I find clarity and connection, allowing me to articulate profound truths about the human condition that resonate on a universal level. Through my art, I aspire to evoke introspection and empathy, inviting viewers to explore their own emotions and interpretations in the shared experience of visual storytelling.”




About the Raud Fine Art Gallery

Established in 2023, the RFA Gallery in Chicago is a safe and supportive space for underrepresented artists from diverse backgrounds to showcase their artistic work. RFA Gallery proudly represents and stands for equal opportunities for all, from poets to writers, painters to photographers, and everyone in between.

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 Director Liina Raud

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Sun: 12 - 3
Wed: 10 - 3
Thu: 4-7 PM

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1932 S Halsted #402, Chicago, Il. 60608

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