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ist from Chicago who creates
original paintings, collages,
constructions and limited-edition
reproductions from found objects
and other recycled materials.
His eco-friendly artwork can be
best described as a bit of folk art
infused with a contemporary,
urban style.
Since his stint at the Peoria Fine
Art Fair, Geiman has transformed
his passion for art into a multi-
faceted art and home accessories
company. Dolan Geiman Inc.
specializes in high-quality repro-
ductions, affordable art gifts, and
eco-friendly decor. In addition, it
works with international retailers
to wholesale artwork, license im-
ages, co-design new products and
create custom window displays.
“A good number of our clients
these days are not just married
couples with homes, but corpo-
rate buyers and interior design-
ers,” said Geiman. “I think a lot
of businesses have realized that
there is a plethora of talent to be
found at fine art fairs, so we’ve
seen many new buyers coming
to the shows looking for artists to
help them with their projects.”
Geiman continues to exhibit in
fine art fairs all over the coun-
try; that is, when he’s not doing
commission work for clients like
Fossil, YouTube, Urban Outfitters,
Fairfield Inn & Suites and the
Hyatt Regency.
Buying art for the hotel
through the local fine art fair was
not a new concept for the Mark
Twain. The hotel staff makes a
concerted effort to do business
with local vendors and not bend
to the standard, cookie-cutter
goods that you see in any hotel in
the country.
“We are fortunate that Mr.
Grieves give us the ability to
make good decisions and think
outside the box,” said Shea. “We
not only purchased unique, qual-
ity art at an affordable price for
an entire floor of the hotel, but
it was all available to us a block
from our front door.”
Cathi Hawkinson, a regular contribut-
ing writer to The Peorian, is former
co-chairwoman of the Peoria Fine Art
Fair and remains involved in the local
art scene.