Nickel Plate Arts to Feature Works from Three Artists

This July Nickel Plate Arts focuses on three of their showcase artists: Michael Jack on display at Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers, John Dierdorf in the Stephenson House on Nickel Plate Arts campus, and Marianne Glick in the 2nd Floor Gallery at Meyer Najem in Fishers.

Michael Jack’s love of the Palouse region of Washington state in the Summer, and Maine in the Winter, are just two reasons that his upcoming Four Day Ray exhibit is so aptly titled, “Around the USA.”

An avid learner who loves to travel, Michael is continuously striving to improve his photographic skills, which are already pretty amazing. As he refines his craft, he finds that upon returning to a favorite location, weather conditions change, the environment changes and his vision changes. “As a landscape photographer, I am inspired by the immense variety and beauty of landscapes across the US.”

On the walls of Four Day Ray, you’ll see photography capturing color-rich landscapes and cityscapes that pull you in to savor the details. Drop in any day of the week to grab a local brew, a delicious meal, and enjoy Michael’s work now through Sep. 29. You’re invited to meet Michael in person at his public reception on Monday, July 11 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Brewery at Four Day Ray. Four Day Ray is located at 11671 Lantern Road in Fishers.

Head over to Noblesville to check out John Dierdorf’s latest exhibit. John first picked up a paintbrush in college while studying fine arts and discovered the limitations of realism. He felt restrained. “If I wanted to take a picture, I’d take a picture.” Inspired by Monet, Pissarro, and other Impressionists, he began developing his own expressions.

The foundational skills John developed propelled him into architecture. Between his career and family, he wouldn’t actively pursue painting again till later on in life. And when he did, he became both an artist and arts advocate.

His style has recently taken a more nuanced tone, shifting further from realism. The goal is to provide “a two-fold impression” of his subject matter. Thin layers and bright colors give the viewer one impression while standing back, and then another once the viewer approaches it closer. John’s showcase feels more like a garden than a gallery this July!

Step into the Stephenson House on Nickel Plate Arts campus Wednesday-Friday Noon-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to be enveloped in a “Floral Explosion” now through July 30. We welcome you to meet John in person at his free public reception, Friday, July 22 from 5-8 p.m. on the Nickel Plate Arts campus. Nickel Plate Arts is located at 107 S. 8th Street in Noblesville.

Back over in Fishers, Marianne Glick is taking her paintings beyond the usual materials. Her showcase on the 2nd Floor Gallery of Meyer Najem displays the “Layers and Patterns” she’s been excitedly exploring.

After retiring in 2005, Marianne became an avid art buyer through eBay. She gravitated towards abstract expressionist pieces and soon amassed an impressive collection. It was her husband who suggested she start painting her own pieces instead of buying. That winter, when the natural world turned bleak and gray, Marianne signed up for her first art class. She started with watercolor but quickly found that acrylic suited her vibrant and bustling style better.

This past winter, Marianne began experimenting with different supplies. She started painting on wood panels instead of canvas and sticking layers of collage and other mixed media on top. Once dry, an orbital sander thins the collage down and creates “rich, deep layers”. Her bold abstract expressionist style has remained consistent with older works. Expect to see vivid hues, lively subject matter, and highly textured surfaces!

Meet Marianne in person at her free, public reception on Friday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. in the Meyer Najem building in the 2nd Floor Gallery. Her exhibit will be on display on the 2nd floor at Meyer Najem through the end of September and can be seen Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meyer Najem is located at 11787 Lantern Road in Fishers.

Details about all of these exhibits and receptions can be found at NickelPlateArts.org/Exhibits

Nickel Plate Arts is an umbrella nonprofit organization that creates and coordinates arts and cultural experiences across communities in eastern Hamilton County and the surrounding areas to improve the quality of life for residents, strengthen local economies and enrich experiences for visitors. Nickel Plate Arts is a project of Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Visit us at 107 S. 8th Street in Noblesville, online at nickelplatearts.org or call 317.452.3690.