The Stapler-Kozek Collection:
Michael Stapler and Maria Kozek have a truly unique collaboration. They are intrigued by figures that have shaped pop culture, reflecting an historical and cultural significance. Their paintings employ the use of collage, paint, and glazes in various pictorial combinations. Their creations often appear to arise from within the unconscious mind. As the paintings go back and forth between the two artists they gain momentum and energy. The finishing step is the application of hundreds of Swarovski crystals. The...more