Fannin reveals past at The Venue

Drugs, jail and art. Though Timothy W. Fannin has dealt with these in the past, his colorful work is meant to draw in viewers.

Between graphic design, sandblast etching and abstract paintings, Fannin’s work comes in all forms.

The artist has had a past involving drugs and multiple stretches of jail time. Now out of jail and sober, Fannin is creating paintings and drawings meant to captivate viewers.

At 6 p.m. Friday, The Venue Fine Art & Gifts invites Bloomington to an opening reception of Fannin’s two-dimensional drawings and paintings. Guests will also have the chance to explore The Venue’s other exhibits and gifts. Refreshments, food and wine will be served as owners Dave and Gabriel Colman explain Fannin’s modern work.

“Timothy’s work is very flamboyant and colorful,” Dave said. “His art reflects his personality.”

The Colmans opened The Venue almost three years ago. Dave’s son, Gabriel, holds a bachelor’s degree in fine art, and Dave was 40 years into the life of a lawyer. With art as their shared interest, they collaborated to open The Venue.

Fannin’s paintings from the late 1990s and early 2000s are colorful and unique. Gold, silver and an array of other colors combine, leaving viewers with a perception of the artist.

The Venue’s press release reads, “If Hunter S. Thompson could paint, he would have been Timothy W. Fannin.”