Netdiver is a Design anywhere + digital culture magazine that uncovers, reviews and publishes outstanding work by the international community involved in the industry and beyond. They recently stumbled upon my artwork and were kind enough to include me in their online magazine.

This cutie ain't a photograph nor a toy but in fact, it is a painting executed by Nate Ronniger who makes it his modus vivendi to use familiar toys, intricately texturized paper folding and paint them in storytelling ways. Execution is stellar!

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New work will be featured in a group show at Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, Texas. “Twelve” opens December 6th and will be on display through December 23rd.

Participating artist:
Helmut Barnett, Jennifer Balkan, Jill Carver, Ali Cavanaugh, Erin Cone, Sandra Flood, Amy Guidry, Rob Harrell, Jan Heaton, Will Klemm, Nate Ronniger, Fatima Ronquillo

The toy skull is one of two used in my painting “Perchance a Dream”. It’s sitting on a quarter to give a sense of scale. Read More...

Every September Southwest Art magazine puts out their emerging artists issue. I’m featured this year in the section, “21 under 31 – Meet 21 artists under the age of 31 whose futures are bright.” (pages 94 and 104)

I’m also featured on Southwest Art’s website, click here

Art Access Gallery (Salt Lake City, UT) — "300 Plates," May 15 - June 13

82 established and emerging Utah artists working in a variety of mediums yet all creating art on the 11" x 10" recycled metal printer's plates.

Wally Workman Gallery (Austin, TX) — "The Boat Show," May 31 - June 19

For more information, please contact Wally Workman Gallery at 512.472.7428 or by email at workman@wallyworkman.com

2007 has been a good year for Salt Lake City artist Nate Ronniger. In addition to exhibiting at the Bountiful/Davis Art Center and Terzian Galleries in Park City, Ronniger has been recognized for his work with purchases, awards and publication.

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Tanner Frames (Salt Lake City, UT) — "Contemporary Realism," featuring paintings by Nate Ronniger and Allison Leigh Smith, through Dec. 22. Artists' reception Friday, Dec. 7, from 6-9 p.m.

2007 Western Competition Winner: Featured in New American Paintings, October/November Issue, pages 128-131.

Nate Ronniger was included in New American Paintings Juried Exhibitions-in-Print magazine, edition No. 72. Each edition results from a regionally focused, juried competition and presents the work of roughly 40 painters. Thousands of artists enter the competitions every year, but only a limited number make it through the rigorous jurying process.

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Promenading Primary Feathers, purchased for the Salt Lake County Art Collection.

The Salt Lake County Center for the Arts fine art Collection is a showcase for the best Utah artists and the best Utah art. This collection was assembled so everyone would find something they liked. Everyone finds something challenging. Most of all this collection is a celebration of Utah artists and of creative visions that continue to grow and give pleasure while providing a source for thoughtful discussion and reflection.

Museum of Utah Art and History (Salt Lake City, UT) — "Deseret Morning News Landscape Art Show," July 7 - July 24, 2007

Nate Ronniger's first place winner ($1,000), "2 Wrong Turns Don't Make a Right," employs two dead and abandoned automobiles juxtaposed in tall field grass. The harsh afternoon sun reflecting off the cars' rust contrasts with the bright green of the grass, making a sophisticated statement in its simplified brushstroke; Ronniger's piece is a lot of fun to study.

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Springville Museum of Art — "83rd Annual Spring Salon," April. 29 - July 8, 2007
Juror Jacob Collins

Museum of Utah Art and History (Salt Lake City, UT) — "President’s Art Show," Nate Ronniger’s painting, “1:18 Scale Royalty” wins Best of Show. Show dates: Feb. 9 - 24, 2007

Utah’s Hogle Zoo (Salt Lake City, UT) — "World of the Wild," Nate Ronniger’s painting , “Orbital Inuit Seeking the Emperor” wins an Honorable Mention, Feb. 9 - April 1, 2007

This exhibit was started to provide Utah artists an opportunity to display their works of wildlife and "wildnature" in a setting complimentary to their work. This show has grown to be one of the best venues in Utah for viewing wildlife and nature art.