Atomic Miniature: The Zen Artistry of Michael Yurkovic

D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is excited to announce its latest gallery installation featuring the work of MCM miniaturist Michael Yurkovic.

Michael Yurkovic has a lifelong love of art and design. He also has impressive technical skills, which he applies to the world of fine scale miniatures. He draws inspiration from classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) designers including Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen and George Nelson and his portfolio includes highly detailed furniture, accessories and vignettes that typify the styles of the MCM era.

Michael’s home/workshop contains many life-size MCM furnishings he collects that reflect his personal lifestyle and also serve as his daily inspiration in this meditative space that helps to create a balanced quality of life while working on projects. He intuitively knows when a piece is complete based on his personal satisfaction and he rarely revisits or tweaks a piece. This Zen-like approach to his work embodies a focus on simplicity and intuition rather than fixating on a goal or conventional thinking.

In Atomic Miniatures/Zen Artistry of Michael Yurkovic, Michael’s evolving and signature style are presented and includes vignettes and settings incorporating various items from his furniture and accessories catalogue; each vignette is designed to invite the viewer to engage in the setting, create their own personal narrative, and inspire a unique and individual interpretation of that time and place represented.

Many of these vignettes are created from ideas sparked not only from the classic interpretation of MCM style but from contemporary everyday life including street art, graffiti, interpretive theatre and the political commentaries of the current day.

Mr. Yurkovic’s work will be on view from March 5 through May 1. A special open house celebration is planned for Sunday March 6 from 3 to 5pm when the artist will be available to talk about his process and answer questions from guests. Call 914-231-9871 to RSVP or drop by the shop. It’ll be a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

An all day master class is scheduled for Saturday March 5th. We’ll be making a MCM shadowbox with lighting, ready for filling with your tiny treasures. Sign up here to secure a space.

ABOUT D. THOMAS FINE MINIATURES

D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is a retail destination featuring artisan dollhouses and top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale furniture and accessories. The shop also offers workshops and classes taught by master artisans.

The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts at all skill levels and abilities, was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it!

The shop also features a gallery space showcasing works in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.

D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is located at 579 Warburton Avenue in the village of Hastings-on-Hudson NY. Gallery and shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from Noon to 5:00 pm. Evening hours are available by appointment.

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