Finding something peaceful in the world today is hard to do.
But if you take a look at the art decorating the inside of the Faculty Club, a peaceful look at reality can be found.
A collection of impressionist oil paintings by former Ohio State Presidential Fellow Malcolm Baroway is on display at the Faculty Club. The exhibit will remain open through Nov. 3.
“I try to paint what moves me; paint a more peaceful type of life than reality,” Baroway said.
Baroway has worked in public relations, advertising and served as the executive director of university communications at OSU.
He is now pursuing his love for painting and writing. He began painting in grade school and has been painting seriously for about seven years. His work has been displayed at places such as Antiques and Art on Poplar and The Roy G. Biv Gallery.
Marion Fisher, arts coordinator for the Faculty Club, attended one of Baroway’s shows about a year ago and was impressed enough with the work that she invited Baroway to display his work at the club.
Fisher said other people have responded favorably to the show.
“The exhibit has had a very strong attendance,” Fisher said. “It is very well known on campus.”
Fisher said the Faculty Club is the perfect place for artists to display their work.
“It is a very livable space. It gives people a view of how it would be to live with the art,” Fisher said. “It is also in a great location that is accessible to students, faculty and alumni.”
Most of Baroway’s paintings are of various places around the world. Everywhere he goes, he takes his camera to capture images for future paintings.
A few of Baroway’s paintings are from rural areas of Ohio, depicted in such works as “Amish Sunset” and “Jersey Cows.”
Baroway’s other painting locations include Maine, New Orleans, New York City, Paris, London and the Carribean.
He said he would still like to visit Italy and rural France.
Baroway uses a different palette of colors for each painting. Some were bold and bright, while others were muted.
Baroway said he tries to capture the essence of things as opposed to every detail in his paintings.
“Painters have a particular style, like a golf swing,” Baroway said. “Everyone is an individual.”
The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Times vary on weekends.
