Take a Peek Inside Tim Yanke’s Monthaven Arts Exhibition
Is it a coincidence that Nashville, a city known for its vibrancy, music, and southern culture, is the place where Tim Yanke opened his first museum exhibition? The artist doesn’t think so.
“Being in Nashville is a perfect fit—the boot scene, the live music scene, the vibrancy of the music scene, totally coincides with my paintings,” Yanke says.
The Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee (just outside of Nashville) hosted “Tim Yanke: Abstract Musings,” a solo exhibition featuring more than 40 of Yanke’s brilliant abstract paintings.
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
You can find more information about visiting the Monthaven Arts Center here, but enjoy this peek inside “Abstract Musings” with our exclusive video and a selection of photos from the exhibition’s opening reception.
The Opening Reception for “Abstract Musings” at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
The Monthaven & Arts Cultural Center (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Tim and Nicky Yanke at the Monthaven & Arts Cultural Center (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Tim Yanke (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Tim Yanke holding one of two painting workshops at the Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Tim Yanke gives pointers on creating abstract paintings (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Tim Yanke leads a painting workshop (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
(Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
From left, Park West Gallery Founder and CEO Albert Scaglione, Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center Executive Director Cheryl Strichik, and artist Tim Yanke (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Park West Gallery Founder and CEO Albert Scaglione speaks at the “Abstract Musings” opening (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Tim Yanke (right) speaks with a Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center visitor about his art (Photo credit: Jerry Atnip)
Known for his distinct “Neo-West” style, Yanke incorporates his love for the American West into his paintings with iconography and symbolism. He often listens to music while creating, letting the songs dictate the rhythm and colors of his paintings.
The Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center worked with Yanke for just over a year to curate the show. The center praises Yanke’s paintings as “music for the eyes.”
“We’re so honored here at the MACC to have the work of Tim Yanke, his abstracts are just wonderful,” says Cheryl Strichik, executive director of the Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center.
Aside from his paintings, Yanke works in multiple mediums, including lenticulars, giclées, and dye sublimation. He applies his signature style to various objects, ranging from vinyl records to long planks of wood.
“Dragonfly” (2014), Tim Yanke
“Abstract Musings” is sponsored by the Park West Foundation. Director Diane Pandolfi said the foundation is proud to sponsor exhibitions that help spark an interest in art.
“We are a resource for museums who, without our help, would not be able to host these exhibitions,” Pandolfi says. “The bottom line is we bring art to people all across the country.”
To collect the art of Tim Yanke, contact our gallery consultants at (800) 521-9654 ext. 4 or sales@parkwestgallery.com.
