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Anaba Tea Room is pleased to present “SiRealism,” an exhibition by Wisconsin artist Silas B. Ritchie. Silas became active in the arts at a young age. After a few years traveling, the young Milwaukee native relocated to Madison and in April 2011 was part of a collaborative art show, called "Present Situation," at the Evolution Arts Cooperative.

The world of SiRealism weaves itself between the real and the imagined. The landscapes are alien yet somehow familiar. Human civilization is present, but humanity is not. The animals are real but out of place. He paints with acrylics with a focus on texture and color, using realistic images in a surreal context. There is an aloof cheerfulness whimsically imbued into his brush strokes, and also a manic darkness dormant in the shadows begging for further examination. Silas wants the emotional impact of his work to hit you outright, while the intellectual subtext remains an undercurrent, not necessarily ever surfacing to the forefront of your understanding of the piece. The viewer’s interpretation of the art completes the artistic experience, so they can draw their own conclusions.

Image: Goat Factory, acrylic 20"x16"

Anaba Tea Room Located in the lower level of Garden Room
Open Tues. 11-5, Wed-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-3, Closed Mondays
414-963-9510

Garden Room Hours
Tues 10-5, Wed-Sat 10-9, Sun 10-4, Closed Mondays
414-963-1657