Salt Island Provisions Celebrates Eric Anfinson Paintings 2015 Calendar Release
The new year is looming, and local painter Eric Anfinson knows just how to help people embrace the passing of time.
On Saturday, November 15, the artist’s 5th annual calendar of paintings will be released at Salt Island Provisions on 830 Fleming Street from 6pm – 9 pm, with a celebration to include refreshments and live music from acoustic singer-songwriter Lance Taylor.
The calendar features thirteen original oil paintings that celebrate Anfinson’s distinct figurative style with Synthetism influences- a post impression painting style based on two-dimensional areas of color, strong lines and symbolism as pioneered by artists like Paul Gaugin and Emile Bernard.
Anfinson also applaudes his love of language by including a work of fiction accompanied with a centerfold painting —this year’s featuring author and journalist Brad Zellars, a native to Anfinson’s hometown of Minnesota. Zeller’s short story The Heart’s Ventriloquist “really solidifies the look and feel of this year’s effort,” Anfinson says.
The limited edition, high quality print on heavy stock paper calendar is designed by Kimberly Narenkivicius, artist, publisher of Salt Editions publications and proprietor of the rustic pop-up shop on Fleming Street. The two have collaborated on Anfinson’s print designs for more than a decade.
“Each year, Kim and I look over the paintings that I have created,” says Anfinson. “Kim has been witness and collaborator with me in many endeavors. She understands my work from a unique position.
“My work can be profoundly personal and yet I strive for paintings that are accessible universally,” he continues. “Each calendar image has to flow into the next. We travel through each year, and I want those who have my work on their wall to travel with me.”
The collectable, $ 24.99 calendar is a perfect glimpse into the world he creates at his private Mockingbird Studio where he paints full time. It can be purchased at Salt Island Provisions and via the artist’s website at EricAnfinson.com.