Featured Exhibition

Ann Teliczan's Butterfly Images

Imagine blending the creativity sparked by paintings, vivid color of pastels and detail expected in photographic images, Ann Teliczan's enhanced hybrid images are developed using a unique process that results in dramatic art, which reflects intense color, detail and creativity.

Her newest butterfly works will be on exhibit at The Timmel Collection. The exhibition runs from October 7 through October 31, 2011.

Teliczan is known for her unique work that combines new technology and art mediums with traditional art techniques.

"My art reflects the world between imagination and reality. With the new mediums now available, I am able to create a new type of hybrid art that was previously unachievable," Teliczan says. "Through experimentation I have developed the Enhanced Hybrid Image process. It is a hybrid of extremely high quality image captures, these images are typically created with a scanner and sophisticated scanning software. The captured images are only starting points that barely resemble the completed art. They are enhanced and painted with the use of a powerful computer. In order to complete this process, the art must be transferred via printing. To do this effectively I use custom print profiles developed specifically for my art, software, printer, scanner, papers and inks. The combination of papers, ink and protective coatings I use provide archival quality print permanence."

The final art is a limited edition hybrid that blends human skill with advanced technology resulting in an image with saturated color, vivid detail and a surreal effect. Ann Teliczan has lived in west Michigan since 1980, where she draws inspiration from the beautiful natural surroundings.

Teliczan's work has been gaining notoriety. Her art was featured in a solo exhibition at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center. Recent media coverage includes a feature in the Grand Rapids Press "Great Finds" section; on-air recommendations in WOOD-AM Flowerland Show and from Alison Hart on WBFX; as well as a cover story in the Advance Newspapers. Teliczan's work is featured in numerous personal and corporate collections including West Michigan Heart and Mercantile Bank.

The Show will open  October 7. Contact The Gallery at 269 857 7274 for information. Gallery hours are 10-5, seven days a week through November 27, and then weekends, Saturday and Sunday, until April 10, 2012 when it reopens on a daily basis. All work is available for viewing and sale at www.thetimmelcollection.com. "The Timmel Collection" is located at 133 Main Street on the Village Green in the heart of historic Saugatuck.