“CHASING SPARKS 2”: “Jonathan Hertzel: When Sparks Fly” highlights the artist’s recent work in watercolor alongside one of his dynamic bronze sculptures. Pictured here is his 2015 watercolor on Arches paper that is on display at the Michener Art Museum until December 31.

A new exhibition featuring works by painter and sculptor Jonathan Hertzel is open to the public at the James A. Michener Art Museum until December 31, 2016, Jonathan Hertzel: When Sparks Fly showcases the artist’s recent creations in watercolor and is accompanied by one of Hertzel’s more notable metal sculptures, Adam Splitting.

“Presenting the mesmerizing work of Jonathan Hertzel is an excellent opportunity for us to spotlight a contemporary artist whose work has resonated well beyond the mid-Atlantic region,” said Lisa Tremper Hanover, director and CEO of the Michener Art Museum. “This exhibition reinvigorates the Michener’s commitment to contemporary sculpture, a commitment that will be underscored this fall by another exhibition featuring the work of Robert Engman.”

With its shifting forms, Hertzel’s work in both sculpture and paint represents a state of transition and explores the intersection of nature and spirit, and their connections to the artistic process. The metal sculpture Adam Splitting was the motivation behind Hertzel’s watercolor creations; it will be the only metal work presented in the exhibitions.

The Michener Art Museum will host an artist gallery talk with Jonathan Hertzel at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 12. The Michener Art Museum is located at 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, Pa. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon–5 p.m. For more information, visit MichenerArtMuseum.org or call (215) 340-9800.

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