Opening reception for "A Day in the Life," Paintings by John Butler. Art Exhibit runs February 10–March 23.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Working with a variety of media in multiple styles and subjects keeps it fresh and passionate for John. “I never wanted my art to feel like surgery. In the operating room it’s completely technical, repetitive, and precision-driven, while in the studio I can be loose, spontaneous, and creative. Both disciplines complement and balance my personality.”
ARTIST BIO
“I was born with a pencil in one hand and a paintbrush in the other.” John Butler can’t recall the time he started in art. Maybe it started by genetic instinct propagated from his great grandfather Johann Renn, a German immigrant who painted porcelain, shaving mugs, and fine china for a living. Through high school John worked mainly with pencil, pen and ink, and occasionally watercolor. His artistic pursuits were suspended after he enrolled in medical school and completed a residency in Ear Nose and Throat surgery at the University of Utah ...although he never lost his passion for art. After his medical training, John launched his artistic revival and resumed painting (oil and acrylic), photography, and pen and ink drawing.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Arts & Creativity |
The Sweet Branch is the sister branch of the Anderson-Foothill Branch using the same modular design. The branch contains over 8,000 square feet of service space, including a public meeting room that can be used for a variety of community gathering needs, from community council meetings to music performances to neighborhood celebrations. Free parking is available to the north of the building, and free wi-fi access is provided throughout the library.
