Upcoming Shows

Beneath the Din
A collaborative exhibit by Michael Sweeney and Danielle Thierry

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 6 to 9 pm.
Exhibit runs October 1 – October 31, 2008
Da Vinci Art Alliance
704 Catharine Street
Philadelphia, PA

Show synopsis: In today’s world, there’s a ready-made solution for nearly every need, a mega store on nearly every corner, a TV show for nearly every interest, and a disposable version of just about every product. While this convenience may make life easier in some respects, there’s also another side—one that constantly distracts us and makes us miss out on some of the very experiences that make us human.
This multimedia project explores those small, quiet experiences that often get overlooked or hurried through in our fast-paced world, and seeks to put them in a new light. The upcoming show is the first step in a larger conceptual project on this subject and will feature a range of media including painting, drawing, photography, and video.

Past Shows

Rutgers University Annual Alumni Exhibit (Juried Show)
The Stedman Art Gallery, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ – May 2008
Featured work: “No blue”– digital photograph

Moving Past Water: Reflections on the Delaware River (solo show)
The Phantom Gallery, Millville, PA – November 2007
A multimedia exploration of the Athos II Oil Spill (November 2004) on the Delaware River and the broader role of the river in the region. Featuring original oil paintings, pen-and-ink drawings, photographs, a large format replica of an onsite installation, and a video documentary.

Rutgers University Annual Alumni Exhibit (Juried Show)
The Stedman Art Gallery, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ – May 2007
Featured work: “Through the Jersey Grass”– oil painting

Moving Past Water: Reflections on the Delaware River (solo show)
Da Vinci Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA – January 2007
A month-long solo multimedia exploration of the Athos II Oil Spill (November 2004) on the Delaware River and the broader role of the river in the region. Featuring original oil paintings, pen-and-ink drawings, photographs, a large format print of an onsite installation, and a video documentary.

Creative Cross-Pollination Exhibit
Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia, PA – August 2006
Featured Work: “Killian’s Garden” – oil painting

Cut it Out Juried Exhibit - juried by renowned pop artist Sur Rodney (Sur)
The Da Vinci Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA – March 2006
Featured Work: “Ceasarean Section” – oil painting

Love Thy River Exhibit
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ – February, 2006
Featured Work: “Free Oil” – photographic banner reproduction of original 3-dimensional sculpture piece

Exhibition of 8 original works
The Other End Gallery, Millville, NJ – December 2005
Featured Work: 8 oil paintings and pen-and-ink drawings

Annual Group Show
The Da Vinci Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA – December 2005
Featured Work: 4 pen-and-ink drawings

Rutgers University Student & Faculty Exhibit
The Markheim Center for the Arts, Haddonfield, NJ – December 2005
Featured Work: “Mirror and Moss” – 3-dimensional sculpture piece

Rutgers University Student Exhibition
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ – May 2005
Featured Work: “Images of an Oil Spill” – multimedia collection of work on the theme of the Delaware River Oil Spill, including photography, sculpture, and video

Rutgers University Student Show
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ – May 2005
Featured Work: “Tube” – 3-dimensional sculpture piece

Visual Voices: An Exhibit of Local Burlington County Artists
Art & Soul Salon, Riverton, NJ – November, 2004
Producer and exhibiting artist
Featured Work: 10 oil paintings

Virtua Family 2004
The Pavilion Art Gallery, Mt. Holly, NJ – August, 2004
Featured Work: 3 oil paintings

Michael Sweeney Fine Art Spring Floral Series Exhibit (solo exhibit)
Art & Soul Salon, Riverton, NJ – May, 2004
Solo Exhibit: Producer and exhibiting artist
Featured Work: 15 oil paintings

The Art of Living; The Art of Dying
The Pavilion Art Gallery, Mt. Holly, NJ – October, 2003
Featured Work: “Father & Daughter” – 4-panel oil painting

© Michael Sweeney Fine Art 2004 – 2008. This art may not be reproduced and/or copied without the express permission of the artist.