Martyka: Art Legacy and Exhibition

Please join us in supporting the arts in the name of Paul Martyka, long time professor of Fine Arts at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. Donations from this fundraiser will primarily support the exhibition Seeds to Sow, Remembering Paul Martyka (1950-2016) which will be shown in the Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Galleries at Winthrop University from September 17 – November 16, 2018. Funds raised will be used to create a catalog for the exhibition and educational programming to support student learning at Winthrop University. Donations at any level are welcome! All donors will be invited to a special reception at 5:30 p.m. on September 21st preceding the public opening reception of the exhibition from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. A copy of the exhibition catalog will be available to supporters who give $100 or more. Additional funds collected will be used to support undergraduate scholarship in the arts through the Paul Martyka Scholarship Fund and in support of local arts projects.

Seeds to Sow, is an exhibition celebrating long-time artist and influential Winthrop University professor, Paul Martyka (1950-2016). The work displayed in the Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Galleries showcases the broad spectrum of his work in printmaking, painting, and mixed media from his years as a student in Michigan until 2015. By observing a timeline of his career, the high level of artistry given to his methods and creative vision becomes evident. His use of a geometric iconography, attention to color, and continual experimentation show us his distinct visual style. In addition to the works he made independently, the exhibition will feature collaborative works with students, highlighting his attention to the development of future artists."