Ronn often describes his work as a Phoenix: the new rising from the old; creations inspired by nature's artwork, repurposed and rebirthed into newness. Not only is this an accurate description of the sculpture he creates but also of his career as an artist. Ronn's path as an artist is the epitome of a Phoenix. Like the bird of myths, he has seen a regeneration of his work and career from the ashes of life events. As the cliche goes, when one door closes, another opens.
This has been the year of many newly opened doors.
January 2024 began with a feature in 518 Profiles Magazine - a beautiful six page spread featuring Ronn's story and his art. Also in January was LARAC's annual member show, "Day Dreamer". The closing of The Mountain Gallery in Glens Falls was marked with a beautiful ten-person select show which ran from February into March. The Laffer Gallery celebrated its twelfth year with "Renewal" which opened on June 29. It was an honor for Ronn to show alongside owner and artist, Erik Laffer for this milestone celebration. That same day marked the opening of the North Bennington (VT) Outdoor Sculpture Show for which Ronn was selected a second year running.
The closing of the W00d Hill Gallery's Bolton location this summer turned into a literal new open door when they revealed the grand opening of their Saratoga Gallery's relocation - just upstairs from their previous one on Broadway. Several of Ronn's sculptures are exhibited at Wood Hill.
In August, Ronn donated a sculpture to Saratoga Arts for their Annual Fundraiser Gala which we attended. Returning from a family trip to Madrid left Ronn inspired and motivated to create new sculpture for the Annual LARAC Juried Show, "Everything Now", which opened in October and ran through November.
With Ronn's acceptance into the New England Sculpture Association came The Cape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational show, and NESA's annual juried exhibition at Newbury Court in Concord, MA. The NESA membership opened other doors such as acceptance in the 4th Annual Inside and Out Exhibition at Whitin Mill in Whitinsville, MA. This show opens January 5th at the Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery and will showcase Ronn's sculpture "Rejuvenate".
Looking forward, Ronn has become a member of the Guild of Adirondack Artists which is a small group of local artists from the Glens Falls area. January 10th marks the opening of "Big Chill Redux" at Ti Arts in Ticonderoga, NY which will feature five sculptures from Ronn. In February and March, Ronn's work will be exhibited at The Laffer Gallery with a collection of other talented artists also represented by the gallery. Stay tuned for more details - you won't want to miss exciting new works in progress.
Gratitude goes to LARAC, The Chapman Museum and The Adirondack Salt Cave for continued support and exhibition space.
Thank you to all of Ronn's supporters. We wish you and yours a Happy New Year.
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