Vincent Smarkusz

Undiscovered American Genius in Modern Art

January

The 12 paintings opening this gallery are the "Months of the Year" series, which Smarkusz created in the late 1960's. "December" through "February" represent winter as a mystical or spiritual phase.  "January" includes references to the New Year using symbols of birth, life, death and time.  The hybrid Sea-goat is the zodiac sign for Capricorn.