‘Wolfmen Howling at the Moon’ by Michael Andryc. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery 

STEP UP GALLERY News:

Wednesday, July 5 is the last chance to see more than 60 pieces of art by Michael Andryc at Step Up Gallery in Mesa Public Library. A collection spanning 50 years of acrylic paintings, illustrated manuscripts and giclee prints amazes, shocks and inspires a chuckle from most attendees to the exhibit. 

Andryc, an Albuquerque resident, calls his work “Sophisticated Primitive” Contemporary Folk Art Pop. Come and meet his alter-egos: Wolf(Man), Frog, Son of Frog and not the least of which is Andryc’s own Polish Grandma. Each of Andryc’s creations pay tribute to the world of imagination.

“I paint figures and narratives to express how I feel about being alive in today’s world. Plus, I like to put in a good word for imagination,” he said.

To view a slide show of art in the exhibit, go to: www.stepupgallery.org/current-exhibit/. Andryc gave a Gallery Talk during the show’s opening reception that explained the meaning behind some of his key pieces. View a video of the talk at https://youtu.be/OB4Dp04jluY. For more information on the artist, visit: www.michaelandryc.com.

The final day of exhibit is July 5. Admission is free.

Between now and closing of the exhibit, attendees will receive a complimentary commemorative calendar still useable through the end of the year while supplies last. Step Up Gallery is on the top level of Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. The gallery is open the same hours as the library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday and Tuesday, July 4.