With studios in Barberton and New York City, Jack Diamond will be on hand for the free opening of his one-man show, Jack Diamond in 4D, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during Barberton 4^th Friday. Named for the 40 years Diamond has been creating, the exhibition runs until October 14.

Nine Muses, located at 584 W. Tuscarawas Ave., is operated by Summit Artspace, the community art center for Akron and the surrounding area.

Diamond describes himself as a storyteller without words but using color, line and form to weave a tale that seeks to connect emotionally with viewers. Contemporary stories interest him the most whether in the form a landscape, cityscape, the relationship between people or an abstract work.

“I paint by memory because I want to paint only the memorable,” Diamond says. “My compositions take form in my imagination based on my experiences.”

Diamond sold his first painting at 18 as a young man living with his family in Barberton. He did not pursue formal art training but apprenticed to master craftsmen, learning restoration work and painting reproductions, murals, faux and trompe l’oeil pieces for demanding clients.

Diamond attended the University of Akron where he studied theater scene painting. He has designed and painted scenery for numerous theater productions and has painted private commissions around the world. He taught painting at Ashland University and The Richland Art Academy.

Currently, his work reflects his interest in math and its connection to nature, specifically fractal geometry, exploring the idea of fusing infinite and finite lines on a three-dimensional plane.

“This idea inspired my newest works on plexi glass. This approach is exciting to me and opens up numerous new possibilities in my exploration or ways to express and share my view of the world,” Diamond says.

Nine Muses Gallery hours are Mondays, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursdays, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed on Sundays. The gallery is open for Barberton Fourth Friday. Nine Muses is located at 584 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton.

Nine Muses is operated by Summit Artspace, the community arts center for Summit County and surrounding area. For information about Nine Muses Art Gallery go to summitartspace.org or call 330-376-8480. Find Nine Muses, the Art Center on Tuscarawas and Summit Artspace on Facebook. Summit Artspace is also on Twitter @AkronAreaArts, Snapchat and Instagram.
About Summit Artspace Locations in Akron and Barberton

Summit Artspace is a non-profit community art center organization that provides studio, exhibit and programming spaces in Summit County for local artists and arts organizations; and is a center for art education open to all residents. It is a joint project with the County of Summit. Summit Artspace is committed to promoting arts and cultural activities and to building public awareness of the value of arts and culture to the quality of life and the local economy. Summit Artspace buildings include the main location, Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 E. Market Street, Akron; Summit Artspace on Tusc, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton; and Nine Muses Art Gallery, 584 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. Formerly the first site of the Akron Beacon Journal, the downtown Akron building houses galleries, artist studios, administrative offices and offices for several arts organizations as well as performance space, workshop areas and meeting rooms. The Akron center is owned by the County of Summit, which has been a significant and valued supporter of Summit Artspace as community space. The Barberton locations provide gallery spaces, artist studios, workshop areas and meeting spaces. It is a joint project of Neighborhood Development Services, Inc., the City of Barberton and Summit Artspace. Contact Summit Artspace at 330-376-8480. On the Web at www.summitartspace.org. Find us on Facebook, on Twitter @AkronAreaArts, Instagram and Snapchat.