S.C. Swiderski had the incredible opportunity to work with a local artist’s family to showcase his artwork at our Urban West Apartment location in Wausau, WI on February 26th, 2020.
An open casting call was held for local artists to submit their work. Out of over 10 applicants, we chose Easton Shryne. His high intensity use of color evoked an emotional response from each of us.
Easton Shryne was a self-taught painter and sketcher who had fulfilled his dream of opening an art studio shortly before his untimely death in 2011 at the age of 22. The artwork he left behind is extremely unique, enchanting, and thought provoking.
Easton’s family selected 27 pieces to showcase on the walls of Urban West. Each piece was framed and ready for purchase at the gallery event. Visitors could purchase his artwork straight off of the walls, or go directly online to order prints in various sizes. Easton’s Mother, Mary, and her sisters also brought in several original pieces, carefully placing each one in the common area for viewing. Guests enjoyed refreshments and hors d’oeuvres while taking in Easton’s collection at their leisure. Easton’s family as well as several SCS staff members were on hand to help guide guests and answer any questions. Our intent was to make this an interactive exhibit where people could get to know each other, get to know a little about S.C. Swiderski, and of course - get to know Easton.
After working on this amazing gallery exhibit with Easton’s family, each of us feels as though we knew Easton personally - this is a testament to his art.
Easton’s gallery of artwork is available for purchase and can be found here: https://www.eastonshryneart.com/home
