Author: David Ondrik

I'm an artist, educator, and writer.
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Two New Artworks for 2026

Untitled – 2026, gelatin silver paper, thread, varnish, on gessoed canvas, 24″ x 20″
Untitled – 2026, gelatin silver paper, thread, varnish, on gessoed canvas, 24″ x 20″

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Summer 2026 Exhibits!

LOCUS OF A GESTURE at Filter Photo in Chicago
Curated by Kristie Kahns, with work by Dakota Mace, Daniel Hojnacki, and David Ondrik

On View: June 26th – August 8th, 2026
Opening Reception: June 26th, 5 – 8 PM

Lucent: The Art of Light at ArtLink Gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Juried by Ellen Mensch
Exhibition Dates: July 30–August 23rd, 2026
Reception: July 30 | 5:00–8:00 pm

A MORE PERFECT UNION at 411 GALLERY in Columbus, Indiana
Juried by Allison Baker and Ana Meza, Curated by Bridget Conn

Exhibition Dates: June 25–July 31, 2026
Reception: July 2 | 5:00–7:00 pm

Participating Artists: Randy Bailey, Marilyn Brackney, Lucas Johannesen, Ken Klehm, David Ondrik, Thurman Pursley, Asha Raghava, Rowland Ricketts, John Ross, Clara Schuman, Sam Van Strien, Kathryn Baylor Trabold

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New Artworks – March 2026

untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
A black on black abstract artwork.
untitled, 2025, 30″ x 23″, Acrylic, kozo, archival inkjet, on gessoed paper
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March Exhibitions!

Indianapolis, IN – I have two artworks (one is a collaboration with Becky Holtzman) in the Indy Art Center’s “SPLAT! A Contemporary Painting Exhibition” at the Indy Art’s Center. The opening reception is Friday, March 27th from 5-8pm. There’ll be other exhibitions opening there as well, including “Blood Washing” by my pal Huner Emin. The artworks will be up from March 23rd to May 31st, 2026.

Lake Charles, LA – I have a piece in the “39th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition” at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The reception is Thursday, March 26th 6-8pm and the exhibition is up from March 26th – May 15th, 2026.