Park West Gallery opens Detroit exhibitions with Marcus Glenn

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Jun 22, 2015, 02:30 ET

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Park West Gallery, the host of fine art auctions on cruise ships, live art auctions in major metropolitan areas and via art gallery locations in Detroit and Miami Lakes, Florida, will showcase the art of Detroit artist Marcus Glenn.

Park West Gallery presents the first in its three-part exhibition, "Detroit's Finest," from June 28 to July 12 at its Southfield, Michigan location. A free opening reception with Glenn will be held 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on June 28.

Glenn, a Detroit native, became the first African-American and youngest cartoonist in the "Detroit News" with his comic strip, "Double Trouble." Glenn was commissioned by Daimler-Chrysler to create a mural, and has a painting in the permanent collection of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

Glenn's artwork, "One Nite Outta This World," was chosen as the official art for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Glenn also served as the official artist of the 2014 Amelia Island Jazz Festival.

"After traveling the world with Park West Gallery for almost 20 years, it's exciting to have an opening here in my hometown," says Glenn.

Glenn is known for combining painting and sculpture in a bas-relief effect he calls "Flat Life." His use of bright colors, paper and fabric create textured works of art that resemble collages. Much of his imagery is drawn from his love of jazz music and creating a connection between art and the viewer.

"Glenn's three-dimensional, musically themed works are a feast for the senses," says David Gorman, Gallery Director for Park West Gallery. "One can almost hear the improvisational jazz composition reverberating off the surface."

The Glenn exhibition will be the first of three featuring Park West Detroit artists. An exhibition featuring Tim Yanke will open July 12, and on July 26, Park West will showcase Dominic Pangborn. Refreshments will be served at each opening. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP.

Admission is free to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 248-354-2343 or visit www.parkwestgallery.com.

Park West Gallery in Detroit connects artists to fine art aficionados via land and sea art auctions by creating an entertaining, educational and welcoming environment that ignites a passion for the arts.

CONTACT: Jillian Rowland, 248-354-2343 ext. 1282, [email protected]

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