PRESS RELEASE: Artist JOSEPH FEKIETA - SUNDAY, March 22 at BRIGHTWORKS GALLERY, 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604

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Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Artist JOSEPH FEKIETA - SUNDAY, March 22 at BRIGHTWORKS GALLERY, 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604

                                                                                        It's Happening
                                                     artworks by Joseph Fekieta       

                               Opening Reception: Sunday March 22, 2026, 2 to 5 pm

                                 BRIGHTWORKS GALLERY, 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604
                                                                                           Refreshments.        

            MAP to Gallery location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/38+Rusling+Pl,+Bridgeport,+CT+06604/@41.1798964,-73.2153363,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e80e44528da
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   CO-CURATED by  JOHN ANTHONY BRIGHT  Brightworks Gallery  john.w...@gmail.com   and  JOHNES RUTA AzothGallery.com  azothg...@comcast.net

                                                                                                                                                                                    

The 45 images in the “It’s Happening” series are an abstract interpretation of the esoteric process of reproduction. Included in this theme  are concepts of fertilization, growth, transformation, decay and death that are demonstrated through invented life forms and sometimes their life cycles. The colored ribbons in all the images function as the unexplainable energy which enables the reproductive process
to mysteriously begin and continuously grow. The black ribbons assist the reproductive process on its journey and guides it past many obstacles during its many evolutionary stages.

The images are titled with frequently-used cliches obtained from the American vernacular to appropriately explain each drawings reproductive narrative. The narratives work as symbolic representations for pedestrian social issues that permeate human cultures and require relentless engagement to manage and sustain civilization all as a result of the reproductive process.

                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                Attachments:       
                                                                                   Joe Fekieta -  It's Happening All Over the Place  -  color pencil drawing,  16" X 20"   (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2025) 
                                                                     Joe Fekieta -  It's Happening to Access Desperately Needed Resources  -  color pencil drawing,  16" X 20"     (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2025)                                                                                                                                                            Joe Fekieta - It's Happening in Conjunction with Other Events - color-pencil-drawing, 16" 20"    (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2025) 
                                                                                  Joe Fekieta - It's Happening Before Anyone was Ready - color-pencil-drawing, 16" 20"    (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2025)                                                                                                              

                                                                                  Artist website:  https://addalinedesign.com/

                                            Opening Reception: Sunday MARCH 22, 2026, 2 to 5 pm

                                        BRIGHTWORKS GALLERY, 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604
                                                                                   Refreshments.        

                CO-CURATED by  JOHN ANTHONY BRIGHT  Brightworks Gallery  john.w...@gmail.com   and  JOHNES RUTA AzothGallery.com  azothg...@comcast.net
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Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Artist JOSEPH FEKIETA - SUNDAY, March 22 at BRIGHTWORKS GALLERY, 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604

                                                                                                It's Happening
                                                             artworks by Joseph Fekieta       

                                       Opening Reception: Sunday March 22, 2026, 2 to 5 pm

                                     BRIGHTWORKS GALLERY, 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport, CT 06604
                                                                                           Refreshments.        

            MAP to Gallery location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/38+Rusling+Pl,+Bridgeport,+CT+06604/@41.1798964,-73.2153363,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e80e44528da
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   CO-CURATED by  JOHN ANTHONY BRIGHT  Brightworks Gallery  john.w...@gmail.com   and  JOHNES RUTA AzothGallery.com  azothg...@comcast.net

Artist Statement

The 45 images in the “It’s Happening” series are an abstract interpretation of how plant seeds are formed, affected by their environment which includes climate, weather, season, rain, drought, soil conditions, sunshine, wind, time (seconds minutes, days, years, centuries) and the way the seeds are dispersed by wind, rain, insects and animals.  The colored ribbons appearing in all the images and throughout the seeds’ existence are light energy and function in a variety of ways to enable the seeds to complete the mission.  The black and textured ribbons add secondary support to the seeds goal as it participates in the seeds’ cycle of life.

                                                                                                                                                              Attachments

                                                                                                             Joe Fekieta -  #1  It's Happening All Over the Place  -  color pencil drawing,  16" X 20"    (Photo credit: Joseph Fekieta, 2025)
#1 It’s happening when light energy saturates the seeds in early spring to stimulate very rapid sprouting.

It’s happening when light energy is saturating the seeds

just as winter is gradually evaporating its challenging deeds.

as warm temperatures gradually appear in early spring there is no doubting

that the proper stimulation has arrived to initiate rapid sprouting.

                                                                                                 Joe Fekieta - #3  It's Happening in Conjunction with Other Events - color-pencil-drawing, 16" 20"     (Photo credit: Joseph Fekieta, 2025)
#3. It's happening as the turbulent weather is distressing the germinating seeds and degrading the quality of light energy.

It’s happening as the turbulent weather is distressing

the germinating seeds that are quite self-possessing

with a determination that has not even slightly faded

even as the quality of light energy has slightly degraded.

                                                                                                
                                                                                                      Joe Fekieta - #5 It's Happening Before Anyone was Ready - color-pencil-drawing, 16" 20"   (Photo credit: Joseph Fekieta, 2025)                                                                                            
#5.  It’s happening after light energy penetrated the seed pile to scatter them in every conceivable direction.

It’s happening after light energy penetrate

a seed pile that was heavily weighted

causing them to scatter them in every conceivable direction

and allowing nature to exercise natural selection.   

                                                                                                 

                                                                                       Joe Fekieta -  #14  It's Happening to Access Desperately Needed Resources  -  color pencil drawing,  16" X 20"                                                                                                       #14.  It’s happening as light energy transforms last years growth into food for the seeds about to be planted.

It’s happening as light energy enables bacteria to transform

last year’s growth continuously, even during a storm,

into nutrients that will enable the seeds to grow big and strong

that birds can celebrate with a beautiful song.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                          Artist website:  https://addalinedesign.com/