Throughout his career of more than 60 years, Jeffrey Kronsnoble has frequently returned to a series he calls “boxes” (Box IV J, Box II J, Box III E, etc.). The title refers to his use of collaged images constructed and mounted in shadowboxes. He then paints these assemblages, often using a dry-brush oil technique, in hyperrealistic detail. Broken, torn, layered and obscured images and objects create fragmented, mysterious compositions. Partially hidden within them are recognizable images from news and popular media, family photographs and references to historical artworks.
Kronsnoble’s artistic practice has been as varied as his collages and is not something that can easily fit into a metaphorical box. Over the decades, he has painted landscapes, trompe l’oeil still lifes, purely expressionistic abstractions, and portraits of family members and civic leaders. He often juxtaposes combinations of these themes within the same painting. He works in watercolor, acrylic, dry-brush oil, graphite, tactile assemblage, and the aforementioned collage. He pursues all of these approaches concurrently, using whatever medium and style inspire him on a given day. Now well into his eighties, he continues to create art daily.
Opening October 1, the Appleton is proud to present a major retrospective of Kronsnoble’s work in the Edith-Marie Gallery, including over 80 works from the artist’s long career.
Director’s Circle Reception
Friday, October 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the opening of “Jeffrey Kronsnoble: Master of Allusion, A Life of Art” with heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine. The artist will give a talk in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to Appleton Director’s Circle members. RSVP is required to Colleen Harper, harperc@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1831.