This sincere connection to the natural world has informed his work as he continues to evolve and explore the imagery of the landscapes around him. A primary objective remains the preservation of these landscapes, whether it is a prairie restoration or the creation of land stewardship trusts to protect existing farmland from development. Because of this profound awareness of the land, Bauer’s paintings capture a strong sense of place, whether it is early spring along Elmo Creek or the vast horizon of a winter wheat field. Most recently, his oil paintings have also become studies in what he describes as “ever-changing and temperamental oil paint.” These works are further explorations in the nature of his medium, as well as reflections of the transitory qualities of seasonal cycles. His work has been included in numerous gallery exhibitions since 2005 in all of America. Collections in; USA, Israel, Mexico, Canada, England and France. Bauer also has a painting that is part of the permanent collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. He lives and works in Minnesota.
Education
1999-2004 – BFA in Studio Arts, Painting -Major, Drawing- Minor.
UW Stout, Menomonie, WI
Recent Exhibitions and Awards
2024 Artist Spotlight, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, NY,
2023 Artist Spotlight, A Banks Gallery, MT, October 23
2023 American Tonalist Society; Shades of Gray
2021 American Tonailst Society; Online Showcase
2022 Plein Air Salon 11th Annual Grand Prize Competition
- Honorable Mention Award for; September 1st Place OVERALL award
2020 Rehs Galleries, Artist Spotlight, Rehs Contemporary Galleries, NY
2019 Plein Air Salon 9th Annual Grand Prize Competition
- Honorable Mention Award for;
December Best Nocturne awards
Museum Collections
2018 – Permanent Collection, Frederick R. Weisman, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
