During an artist reception on First Friday, April 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m. at Midland Arts & Antiques on Gradle Drive in the Carmel Art and Design District, off Carmel Drive, artist Jon Schackmuth will be available to discuss his new work from the series, “autoworks.” Featuring fifteen art photography pieces, the exhibit runs through April 31.
Schackmuth is excited to be creating original art photography after several years of being on sabbatical. If you experienced his work in the past, you may have eaten at one of his cross vault dinning tables or placed your phone on a three hundred pound cast iron and cherry cantilevered phone table. Schackmuth trained under one of the country’s top furniture artists, Steve Whittlesey, at UMASS Dartmouth. National magazines have published Schackmuth’s unique sculptures; he has also been a guest designer on HGTV Canada in the past. Schackmuth enters the world of art photography with an exciting and fresh view and he has been busy making the transition from furniture art to art photograph - but make no mistake, his eye for high design is ever present in this latest show.
“It’s a new chapter in my life and I’m excited to be expressing it through photography. I’m thankful that Midland is giving me the opportunity to re-launch my art career; they have been a joy to work with. Art photography gives me a medium that is more fluid than furniture and can reach a greater audience – I believe “autoworks” will speak to many viewers.
For additional information call Midland Arts & Antiques at (317) 569-9105 or visit wscottphotography.com
or schackmuth.com
Midland Arts & Antiques
488 Gradle Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 569-9105
Monday through Saturday-10a. to 6p.
Sunday-Noon to 5p.
