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4 of Tj's sculptures  are in the old Art Museum in down town: Portrait of Sarah(pictured), Harbinger,  the life sized Impacted female and Road Rocket Bronze are in Grand Rapids for the Festival show.

Sarah at GR Fest

   

Tj's Impacted Male is on exhibit at the Muskegon Museum through July

 

 troy logoBug Lands in Troy!

Along with Impacted #5 and Boomer's Nike

 

May 2nd thru Sept. 20th, 2009

The bi-annual event is returning this summer with 22 sculptures from 13 national sculptors. Plan to come to downtown Troy to view these unique works of art on display on the streets of historic downtown Troy. Make plans to spend a day shopping and dining at our fine restaurants and unique shops, and stroll the streets viewing the sculptures. The exhibit will be on display from May 2 through September 20.

A full preview of the sculptures will be on the web site in the next few weeks. Check back for more details.

If you would like to be one of our patrons of the exhibit, and be a part of the opening gala and private viewing on May 2, please contact Troy Main Street at 937-339-5455

Tj was invited to Install pieces for the Sculpture on the Square summer event in Troy , just north of Dayton.  Three of Tj's pieces were Placed in the city with 25 other works from 12 artists around the country.

Here is "Bug" from the Nike series in front of the Miami County court house.  This 1840s structure has been renovated and is the Premier location in town for a piece of sculpture. 

Just down Main street the spot in front of Troy's Haynar Cultural Center was chosen for the "Impacted Figure #5"

 

      

This beautiful building hosts the art shows and other events in the city.

The Haynard center also will host the smaller sculpture show in June.

 

 

 

Boomer's Nike was placed on East Main just beyond the central round about which has graced the city since its founding.  It sits in front of Obrien's Irish Pub and Toni's Cup a Joe, just up the way from K's Hamburger place. K's is an all porcelan classic shop dating from 1938 where the original family still does burgers on a wet grill!   Stop and ask Marsha about the food! 

Boomer's Nike was placed in front of Obrien's Irish Pub and Toni's Cup a Joe on East main just beyond the central round about which has graced the city since its founding.

 

Boomer's Nike was placed on East Main just beyond the central round about which has graced the city since its founding.  It sits in front of Obrien's Irish Pub and Toni's Cup a Joe, just up the way from K's Hamburger place. K's is an all porcelan classic shop dating from 1938 where the original family still does burgers on a wet grill!   Stop and ask Marsha about the food! 

 The opening Reception was held May 2nd and the pieces placed around town.  Tj had a great time with the city crew and citizens of the town while setting up the show. Troy is a great American town with some wonderful summer events.  Tj's pieces  will be there until Mid September.  Check the links here for more information about Troy.

Past Events

The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids hosts the OverHeads series in April & May.

 

At the Arts Council office Caroline liked the Appetite while Angela preferred the Big Monkey over heads.

   
 
 

      

 

 

 

 Auto Impact  (the descent of man to cars)

Sculpture by  Tj Aitken Dec. 12, 2008 to Jan 3, 2009

 Tj has joined the Logsdon1909 Gallery in the Arts District in Chicago. 

A number of his pieces arethere each month.  He was featured exclusively in the gallery for the month of December.  

The Arts District has some 35 studios and Galleries that are all open on the second Fridays of each month. The Logsdon is also open on Saturdays and by appointment.  Don't miss this great arts venue in Chicago! http://www.chicagoartsdistrict.org/

Pilsen Arts District Open House

Sept. 26th-28th

Tj joined in one of the oldest continuously-run annual art events in Chicago and the Midwest, now in its 38th year!  During this event, the more than 30 galleries in the Chicago Arts District AND many of the artist residences and studios were open for viewing. See it here!

Juried Sculpture Exhibition

June 13- Sept. 20, 2008

 

 

 

The first Regional Biennial Juried Sculpture Exhibition takes place at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Musuem of Saginaw Valley State University, in University Center (near Midland) MI. Tj's Boomer's Nike (Monumental) has been juried with honorable mention and is on display in the exhibition until August. 

Velocity: The Art of Motion

June 28-August 3, 2008

Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins, MN (near Minneapolis)

The largest, stand-alone automotive fine art exhibition in the United States and the first time such an event has occurred in the Upper Midwest.

Pieces from Tj's Nikes Series are on display

 

: Bug, 57 Descending

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Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts

June 6-8, 2008 Downtown Grand Rapids, MI. A free community showcase of the visual, performing and culinary arts. A feast for all the senses!                           

 

Grand Rapids Show pic Tj's display of sculptures at the festival included: The OverHead Series, 57 Descending a Switchback, the Nikes Series Pedestal pieces, Nikes Series pewter Maquettes, and debuting "Bug Alight" and the Impact Figures!  

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Eyes on Design

 Tj was awarded 1st prize by a jury of auto design professionals in the "Eyes on the Arts" Catagory for his Monumental sized Bug of the Nikes Series.

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