Lauren D. Allentown Art Museum

Allentown Art Museum

Steve Gamler - Preparator

Most interesting of job and role in museum
Steve handled, framed, matted, helped curate, and prepared exhibition for the Allentown Art Museum. The most interesting part of his job is the thought of being able to hold a 20 million dollar - rare - important art historical - piece of art. Viewing the show before it unfolds also is very interesting.

Picture myself in his position? No, because I am not an analytical person. The occupation had too many rules, regulations, procedures, and math! No thank you! I think I would have incorrect measurements and would not want to put my math in the hands of a Monet painting!

Jackie Atkins - Kate Fowler Murel Smith Curator of Textiles, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions

Most interesting of job and role in museum

Jackie was the head curator of the museum. She also curated all the incoming, outgoing, and permanent collections. The most interesting part of her position was the fact she was so involved with all aspects of the museum. Curating, preparing, designing, collecting, ect. Her jobs never stopped.

Picture myself in her position? No, because again, there were too many regulations, procedures, and rules. I enjoy the aspect of curating an exhibition, but also having to organize over 5,000 pieces of art would drive me mad.

Jane Kintzner - Associate Director of Education and Programming, interim Director of Education

Most interesting of job and role in museum?
Jane was the Associate Director of Education in the museum. She conducted interactive art history information sessions, art classes, and coordinates the entire program. The most interesting part of her job was the interaction with the children of young and old spirits. I enjoyed hearing that children as young as 2 years and adults as old as 60 years enjoyed the workshops.

Picture myself in her position?

Definitely Yes! I really enjoyed listening to Jane talk about her job. Every day must be always different, creative, and rewarding within her field. I could definitely see myself in her shoes mainly because of my personality. She is running around, meeting new people, using her hands, and creative thoughts. How wonderful!

NYC Trip (studios and galleries)

When we went to John McDevitt King’s studio I was immediately drawn to their wall with all the art, his collection was amazing and I took lots of pictures. I also enjoyed his demonstration with wax and loved listening to him talk about his work and his book. His drawings seemed very empty, yet sort of peaceful at the same time. I thought that it was really cool that he collaborated with a poet and made his book, because I often find my inspiration in words, and his drawings inspired words. Also neat because I plan on having drawings with words in my show. And I have a fascination with gems.
At the Ok Harris gallery I loved the paintings of the cars and highways at dusk, The colors contrasted so beautifully with the black and it made me feel relaxed. It made me think of a long road trip and longing for home or wherever. The sculpture of twigs that created a shadow of the USA was incredible!! I don’t understand how someone could take the time to figure that out. Absolutely amazing. The bottle cap jewelry was neat too because it seemed vintage and beautifully put together.
The Garden at 4am show was really cool because it had many selections from artists allover the world. I thought it was really neat to hear Paul and Renee talk about how they had to find the art for the show. I couldn’t believe hoe expensive some of the work was, which made me nervous. I was especially interested in the snow globe, I loved looking into it and imagining that I was there. I also like the 250,000 dollar skeleton and I wondered if the bones were real. It was neat to hear Paul and Renee’s story about how they came to be where they are. I’m sure there were many struggles and much dedication.
We went to several galleries and one of my favorites was the one with all of the projected images. The cigarette room made me want to start smoking again but I’m not sure if that is what the artist wanted. I really like the hole in the wall where there was a tree and tiny house with people arguing inside. Very different from anything I’ve seen. My other favorite gallery was the one with the images of the little girl, she seemed creepy and innocent. The playhouses were neat too, I wanted to climb inside and live there, especially in the one with the cd player. It seemed like it belonged to a little girl with many issues.
The Pulse art fair was by far the most amazing part of the trip. I had no idea how awesome it was going to be. I loved how there was work from artists all over the world, it was so interesting to see so many different styles of work.

_L.Berger

Frank Mann

I was a little nervous to have my work critiqued by Frank Mann because it was obviously a new experience for me. As soon as a met him I could tell he was going to be nice and easy to talk to, and he had many interesting opinions about my art. He said that my artwork reminded him of 80’s gothic art and he also said that it reminded him of film strips. Two things I have never heard yet, but I definitely saw how he saw it that way. He also said that my first piece reminded him of things that people leave behind over the years, which was really interesting because my project was about time, and what it does to us. He told me about corrugated aluminum because it is more archival, but it is not free, like cardboard. I really enjoyed talking to him and seeing his point of view. Now I want to research 80’s gothic art, and how to preserve cardboard!

Dada, Collage and Cardboard Art

Lindsey Berger
02.25.08
Dada, Collage and Cardboard Art
Cardboard art is something that I really never thought of making before. I’ve had a box of cardboard for years and often wondered what I could make of it. Usually I would just paint on it and that would be it. I guess my ‘brilliant’ idea of how to use it came to me because I didn’t have any other materials to use. I began to tear it apart and glue it together randomly to create a new starting surface. So I researched artist who use cardboard but I also researched collage artists because I have always had an interest in collage. I also researched the Dada movement, Fauvism and many artists from these era‘s. So my series will be a mixture of cardboard, collage, and also some drawings, with a plethora of color and darkness, with deep meaning.
I found many images online of artists who have made a piece entirely out of cardboard. Most of them are sculptures or flat images using the corrugated part of the board to create and image. One artist I found is Chris Gilmour who creates replications of everyday life size objects, completely out of cardboard. It is amazing to look at all he has accomplished with cardboard, I can’t image the time he puts into each of his creations. He has made replications of automobiles, bicycles, typewriters, motorcycles etc. Although I don’t plan on using carboard in the same way it is incredibly interesting to see what other people make with it. Actually it is hard to find many artists who don’t use cardboard in the sculpture form. Other art I found that wasn’t 3-D was mostly portraits, the artists would use the corrugated part of the board as one layer and leave the rest make a silhouette of someone’s face. I couldn’t really find any artists who used the cardboard the way I am. Also, many of the cardboard art I found stayed the original brownish color.
The Dada movement began during WW1 and was a cultural movement where people expressed themselves in many art forms, including poetry, literature, art and theatre. Most artists during this era focused on anti-war pieces that rejected contemporary standards. This movement was also believed to be a protest against war and believed that bourgeois nationalist and colonialist interests were the cause of the war. Basically Dadaist’s believed that governments were causing the destruction of the world and they rebelled against it through artistic expression. Dada art was intended to offend the viewer with its anti-cultural ideals, artists believe their art would destroy traditional culture. Although there are many art forms that dada artists used, I am most interested in collage. Many dada artists used the method of cutting out pictures or words and assembling them through collage. At first glimpse you don’t realize how many different images there are, and as you look around you see something you may not have seen before. This is one aspect I hope to accomplish through my artwork.
One of my favorite Dada artists is Hannah Hoch, who is a German woman that studied that the College of Arts and Crafts in Berlin. Hoch was a passionate feminist, and was often looked down upon by the men in her life. She often reflected the idea that women are not looked at as ‘whole people’ and were expected to get married and have children. Many of her pieces were collaged picture of men and women combined, because she enjoyed women that showed masculinity. I really appreciate all of the emotion and meaning she has within her work, it definitely speaks about the time period she grew up in and how women were treated. She also used many newspaper clippings in her art to reveal what was happening in society.
Another artist I have been researching is the French artist Henry Matisse. He was a leading figure in modern art and is often considered a rival of Picasso. He was a participant in the Fauvism movement and became a member of the Fauves in 1905. This movement is described at the childlike play with bold colors. I absolutely love his use of color in all of his pieces, its so pleasing and comforting to look at. The contrast of light to dark is something that I also want to convey in my own art. Matisse has many still life pieces where he plays with bright and vibrant colors, which I think adds something so much more to the average still life. They way he uses color seems to liven up any ordinary still life. In 1947 he published Jazz, which was a limited edition book with cut out collages and written thoughts and ideas. He made this book when he was older and in poor health, he could no longer paint the way he used to, so he began cutting instead. I thought this was really inspiring because he kept making art and he adjusted his art to what he could psychically accomplish. Jazz ended up being one of the most successful books printed by a 20th century artist.
In conclusion, I want my series to reflect a number of different aspects. I know I want to use cardboard in everything, but also incorporate collage and many other found materials. I like using recycled materials and plan on using whatever I can find. I want my art to reflect myself as a person and the things I deal with in my own life. I want some pieces to be dark and gloomy, but I also want to make bright, colorful pieces also. I plan on having a section designated to the drawings I have been working on. It will probably be difficult to fit my drawings in, but I have a few ideas on how to solve this problem. I am really excited about creating my art, It feels good to know what I want to express.

altered and assembled

“Altered and Assembled”
The Beat culture began after World War II when young visual artists and poet began to ‘break the mold’ and explore new creative ideas. They called themselves Beats and offered an alternative to conformity during the Eisenhower years. The Beats thought their works of art would bridge the gap between the American dream and its uneven fulfillment. The Altered and Assembled show was a great representation of this era with its many displays of altered everyday objects. It was clear while viewing these works that most of them were made from recycled materials in a variety of creative ways. It seemed like a lot of the pieces tied together because they appeared old, rustic, torn, dirty etc. I was especially interested in the square box shaped sculpture and every inch of it was covered with anything you could imagine. I kept thinking it must have taken years to gather up all of the materials that were used. I could have spent hours looking at it over and over again and would probably see something I didn’t see before. It was very intriguing, bright, and colorful, I really enjoyed looking around it. It reminded me of my childhood in a way.
My second favorite part of the show was the books. I really liked how they cut each page in the shape the wine glass, as if it had been thrown directly through it. On the back there was love letters that were based on poems, which I thought was very clever because you wouldn’t even know the words were there if you weren’t trying to see the back like I was.
All together I think the show was done very nicely, In my opinion it would have been nice if it there were more artists displays. Many of them were displayed on pedestals, shelving, or tables, but some were hung directly on the wall. The order in which they were set up was clearly well though about, the room was inviting and brought you around in a circle. I am definitely glad to have had the opportunity to check it out.

-Lindsey Berger

Self Critique Self Portrait

Lindsey Berger
Self Critique - Self portrait
1. I guess it would have to be cardboard because I experimented with it and used it in several different ways; ripping, cutting, crumbling, and random gluing.
2. I never really used found images like this in my work before and I had fun finding them and then figuring our where to put them, and attaching them, and then painting and using oil pastel to make them my own.
3. This was inspired by many different things, but is mostly a representation of my crazy, unclear, cluttered and mostly dark dreams that I have had all my life. Also inspired by helping a friend trough a bad acid trip, and his experiences and visions. In whole this assignment represents time as being a concept that limits our minds.
4. To me it means/represents how I feel in my life right now.

Lauren D. Jenny Holizer

Lauren Doyle
Jenny Holzer

Review the truisms installation at the federal courthouse in Allentown.
a. What was the most interesting about the artwork? ( materials, content, style, location)
The most interesting point about Jenny Holzer’s Truisms installation was the security. The Allentown Courthouse Security Team’s job was to check for any weapons, electronic devices, and or cameras. This was a standard procedure to enter the building and was not for Jenny Holzer. The class arrived to the designated floor of her work and I noticed there no guards were present around the installations. I did not expect guards to protect the installation only because the installation was attached to another facility. Comparing to The Whitney’s Jenny Holzer installation, museum guards heavily protected the installation. Not even one foot could grace the installation benches. I thought the comparison was rather amusing. The Allentown guards were more worried about the cameras and cell phones entering the Courthouse! Obviously, the guards did not understand the status of the Truism benches.
b. How would you describe the artwork and what are the ideas that the artist is working with?
A sculpture installation merged with powerful political-like statements. A series of benches are placed in a space with 5 or more statements. Each statement is in alphabetical order. Her statements are powerful, inspiring, and questionable. All individuals take a their own point of view with each quote.
c. Select five of your favorite truisms and write them down for reference.
1-It’s better to be a good person than a famous person.
2- Mother’s shouldn’t make too many sacrifices.
3-Much was decided before you were born.
4-Alienation procures eccentrics or revolutionaries.
5-Being judgmental is a sign of life.
D. Then rewrite in own words.
1-You are more wise to be kind than arrogant.
2-A mother should not put her life on hold for more than one person.
3-Ideas and morals were chosen for you before you were born.
4-Loneness feeds the insane and different individuals.
5-Being picky is a sign of a goal filled life.

Stefany- Banana Factory Trip

In my opinion, the most interesting thing about the Banana Factory trip was the fact that we could see artist’s studios and how they work. I really enjoyed the time we spent with Rachel Akers the Visual Arts and Education Coordinator. I also was surprised about the amount of people that show up on the first Friday. I really like going to the Banana Factory.
The most unexpected thing seen in my eyes was the ambition and passion Rachel had for her job. Taking on so many responsibilities and having practically no life outside of her career has fortunately led a successful life. I was very impressed with her words and how she has accomplished so much even after family troubles. I was impressed how great of a curator she became and how she put the Susan Ward Exhibition together in only 2 days. That was very unexpected, and impressive. It gave me a reassurance of hope that after graduating from Northampton as well, we can find careers and the “stay positive” attitude that instills her each day.
In my opinion, I do not think that I could find my self in this profession. I would like it more than just being a starving artist, and I would have a “real” job, but it is not for me. I enjoyed seeing what she does, but I am still set on teaching children art. I found it jaw dropping when she put the show up in 2 days and still had hair let. I really enjoy working with children and seeing them first hand how they create and use their imagination. I commend anyone who can do this as a career and my hat goes off, but it is not the ideal career for me. I am looking forward to being with the classroom full of rambunctious students egar to learn.

Stefany- Frank Mann Crtique

I was not able to attend Frank Mann’s lecture, but I was able to appreciate his work. I was able to connect with him, just by viewing his art. I could feel the energy that radiated off his pieces. Even though there were no words, I could feel something that was portrayed. For the individual critique, I was very excited to meet an artist that has works at MoMA. I couldn’t believe how nervous I was when I finally met him. He looked at all my pieces with out saying anything at first. The suspense was grueling. He then looked at me and smiled and said what he saw was interesting. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or what. I had my personal belief system pieces hanging and a few flower paintings as well. He told me that he really enjoyed looking at the flowers because it gave him a sense of relaxation and calmness. He also mentioned Georgia O’ Keefe works and we spent most of the time talking about her work and relations with mine. I really enjoyed speaking with him and it was an honor to see his work and meet him. I learned how he thinks and views others work, but yet is sincere about his opinions, which makes you take them to heart. It was a great experience to have a professional’s opinion.

Stefany- Themes and Ideas

Themes for the rest of semester:

© Plan to use references for Impressionistic artists.

© Series of flowers
o Use orchid and Georgia O’Keeffe styles
o Or lily NOT SURE
o Have Pumice Stone from Golden
o 4 gallery painting canvases 18 x 18 size
o Build up on canvas using Styrofoam, pumice, etc.
o Long time allotted for project

© Collage of flowers
o Print out pictures online; take pictures, dry flowers, fake flowers, and same color as paint underneath.
o On 2, 12 x 24 they will hang next to each other

© Piece on Monet – interpretation of Japanese Foot Bridges or Water lilies.
o 2, 12 x 24 size canvas that will hang next to each other.

© Personal piece
o Using lots of personal images or sculpture form. NOT SURE

© Want to work more with collage, and color and different size canvases.
o Wood is expensive
o Round canvas
o Oval canvas

Stefany- "Altered and Assembled"

At the Williams Center of Arts at Lafayette College, I saw many art pieces from local artists. In my opinion, there is no such thing as bad art. I believe this because the audience may have a different opinion than you, but it is how they express themselves through that piece of work.
Viewing the “Altered and Assembled” show was unique. My first reaction was to read the curators statement, take a quick glance around and go see the artists that I personally knew. As I walked around I took another quick glance around the room for pieces that stuck out in my mind that seemed interesting. I noticed the big sign labeled “Burden”. Along with found objects using dolls as the theme by Mayra. The show was organized by different artists and the categories of their work, taking reference to the altered and assembled double meaning. Another way I saw how everything was organized was how the art was displayed. Some pieces that are larger were in the center of the exhibit. Other artwork was on pedestals but at an average height so people could better view the work. Other pieces of work were free standing, hung attached on the wall or even suspended from the ceiling. I believe the art that was suspended was in the way of the walking path. In my opinion it could have been lower to better view or in a different location. In my opinion, some of the pieces required more space around them due to their large size. I believe everything else was proportionally sized according to the space given. The curator’s statement was the first thing I noticed, in addition to my favorite art work. Wally Barnette was my favorite artist at the exhibit. The artists used found objects and different materials than I would have thought to use in my own before.
After I walked through the exhibit, I noticed how fast it went. I made a mental note for the next exhibit to take my time. I began to walk through again, noticing specific details that I had missed the first time. I also realized that some of the ways artists used to attach objects to others was using hot glue, wood glue, several varieties and colors of tape, all different sized metal wire, wood, nails, screws, and even paint. By walking around the exhibit twice it also gave me inspirations of my own projects and a different way to use this object or way to secure another object. It also allowed me to see details in the art pieces that I did not see the first time, like the objects on the square box. Some of them reminded me of childhood others of great and even sad memories.
Besides the Banana Factory, I have never been to an exhibit like this and it was an eye opening experience. Seeing other artists work gave me inspiration for my own and it allowed me to see the finer details, and more specific things than the normal viewing public.

Stefany- Visual Culture Paper

Stefany L. Schwartz
Visual Culture Paper/ Presentation
Professor Bruce Wall
Individual Studio/ Professional Practices
February 9, 2009

“It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.”
- Claude Oscar Monet

Claude Monet was a famous impressionistic painter, who was born on November 14, 1840, in Paris, France and died on December 5, 1929 in Giverny, France. “Monet is generally considered to be the most outstanding figure among Impressionists. The term Impressionism derives from his picture Impression: Sunrise. A title was needed in a hurry for the catalogue of the later exhibition in 1874. Monet suggested simply Impression, and the catalogue editor, Renoir's brother Edouard, added an explanatory Sunrise. The Monet was not to know that because of criticism which seized upon the first word he had given the entire movement its name.”
In 1845, he and his family moved to Le Havre in Normandy, where his father wanted him to run the family grocery store business, however, Monet had other ideas. To his father's dismay, Monet openly declared his love of art and his hopes of living life as an artist. At age eleven he began schooling at the Le Havre school of The Arts and started to locally sell his charcoal paintings. “After studying under the watchful eye of Jacques-Francois Ochard for a few years, Monet met and befriended Eugene Boudin who helped Monet master oil paints and "plein air" techniques.” A “Plein air” technique is a French phrase which literally means to pant in the outdoors, or open air. It was meant for Impressionistic painters to be outside in the sunlight and see what affect the different climates had on the painting.
In 1857, Monet's mother passed away and he left the school to live with his widowed, childless, aunt, Marie-Jeanne Lecadre. After moving in with his aunt, he left to once again to visit the Louvre in Paris. There Monet observed many other painters imitation works of famous artists. While painting in Paris he befriended another famous artist, Edouard Manet. Almost five years later in 1861, he joined the First Regiment of African Light Cavalry in Algeria. He was originally supposed to stay for seven years in Algeria but to his aunt’s dismay petitioned a return only two years into the trip after he caught typhoid. After Monet left Algeria and returned home he began his studies at an art university where he started his “rapid painting techniques.” There he met Charles Gleyre in 1826, and began studying his works. Later that year, he met Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Frederic Brazille. During his time with Charles Gleyre he met his wife Camille Doncieux who later in 1867 had a son with named Jean Monet. In 1868, with financial hardship hanging over Monet’s head he tried to commit suicide. After realizing life is worth living he married Camille in 1870. Only one year later the Franco-Prussian War began. He and his family fled to Argenteuil near Paris. There in Paris, Monet focused specifically on Impressionism. “Painting the famous Impression: Sunrise in 1872 which later served to name the impressionist movement.”
On September 5, 1879 his wife died and Monet took a turn for the worse. After several months of grieving he began working on a series of paintings which became his main focus. In 1892, Monet married Alice, who he has been having an affair with Monet after he moved to Poissy. Monet observed the gardens at his home and his series of paintings unfolded. He is best known for art pieces dictating outdoor landscapes like the water lilies, Japanese bridges, and water- garden inspirations.
After Alice’s death in 1911, and his son’s death in 1914, his paintings began to slow down. However, he had built a special studio in the grounds to continue working. In his final years, he developed cataracts, which affected his ability to see the world clearly. In 1926, with cataracts blinding his sight, Monet painted Haystacks which is one of the last famous paintings done by him. The series depicts theses paintings were done once again using the “plein air” techniques. At the age of 86, and in 1926, Claude Monet died from lung cancer. His work is displayed all over the country. Claude Monet rests in the cemetery of the Giverny Church in Paris. Later in 1966, his heirs bestowed the house and famous gardens to the “French Academy of Fine Arts”. Through the Fondation Claude Monet, in 1980, his home and gardens was opened to visit.
Claude Monet is an Impressionistic artist who I would like to further study. I believe his works of art are mesmerizing. He will forever be famous in my eyes and is a great mentor for artists to use as a reference. His paintings have been sold all over the world for millions of dollars which is an aspiring artists dream. In my opinion, the impressionistic way Monet painted is incredible. His use of color choice and lighting depicts the perfect images. Monet’s outdoor landscapes are a focus I would like to take for further paintings of my own. I believe each individual bold color on his paintings makes a larger sense of relaxation, and serenity, especially depicted in the Water lilies and Japanese bridge pieces. He is a great impressionistic leader and forever will be famous around the world.
Works Cited and References
http://www.artchive.com/artchive/M/monet.html

http://www.artquotes.net/masters/monet-biography.htm

http://www.expo-monet.com/
http://giverny.org/monet/biograph/

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/monet/

http://www.nndb.com/people/807/000029720/monet2.jpg

Molly Devlin:"Altered and Assembled"

My thoughts on, Altered and Assembled: The Beat Goes On—New Perspectives
By, Molly Devlin

Through the glass doors of the exhibit I could see that these assemblages were all works that needed a closer look to understand. Instantly I got excited about walking around to the individual displays to see what they were all about and to find ones that were my favorite. The overall appeal for me was the detail; I admired how many of the artist had used aging techniques to capture time. Another aspect that excited me was the use of materials, I like the concept of transforming quirky collected things into something cohesive that makes a statement. I think that hoarding interesting junk goes along with being an artist, we are afraid to throw out something that has potential to be beautiful.
I like the idea of ugly beautiful, probably why I liked the artist Mayra’s pieces “Mini Screaming Mimi” and “Emerging Virago.” The artist took angelic little baby dolls and basically tortured them and put them on display. She played with the idea of something innocent vs. something dark, a type of feeling that appeals to me because it’s a feeling that can make viewers uncomfortable. It’s art you’d put in your child’s bedroom… that is if you wanted your children to eventually grow up and stab you. I’m kidding of course. I simply enjoy when an artist isn’t afraid to scare people, horror can be humorous.
Each artist in the exhibit brought something different to the table, which always makes for a great show. After leaving it a lot of ideas began churning in my head about putting together some assemblage. Each assemblage told a unique story by making certain materials look a certain way. I think I’d like to play around with assembling my own story in a piece, it might be a nice way to step out of a comfort zone, taking risk is healthy for you.

"Cigarette Forest"

Jenny Holzer Videos

Found this website from the itunes podcast, Art:21. It is taken from the pbs website, show art:21. Here you can see Jenny speak about the artwork in the Whitney. 

www.pbs.org/art21/artists/holzer/index/.html

Behind the Scenes Tour – Allentown Art Museum

Jacqueline M. Atkins
Kate Fowler Merel-Smith
Curator of Textiles

Jane Kintzer
Interim Director of Education

Steve Gamler
Preparator

Behind the Scenes Tour – Allentown Art Museum

Jacqueline M. Atkins
Kate Fowler Merel-Smith
Curator of Textiles

Jane Kintzer
Interim Director of Education

Steve Gamler
Preparator

Courtney S. Jenny Holtzer's Public Art, Allentown Art Museum

1. Jenny H
A. I took pleasure in the Truisms of Jenny Holtzer's installation at the Federal Court House. I found it interesting how the marble benches fit in with a Court House's image of a standard stale, cold place where legal judgements are made. I wonder if that is why the benches were chosen. It would be unfitting for a Federal Court House building to imagine the truisms on a colorful wooden bench or any other seat, although would be interesting considering the truisms don't really relate to the buildings purpose (which makes them great).
B. I would describe this artwork as a pleasant secret camouflaged in our nations laws that requires a metal dector to discover. Ideas that Jenny Holtzer is working with are phrases assembled onto a bench that do not all corrispond together but work together. Some phrases are fresh and some are ones you may have heard or thought of before.
C. My 5 favorite truisms:
1. expiring for love is beautiful but stupid
2. dying should be as easy as falling off a log
3. going with the flow is soothing but risky
4. anger or hate can be a useful motivating force
5. disgust is the appropriate response to most situations
D. I have decided to create 5 truisms of my own
1. to never try new things is equal to tea made of used leaves
2. to be bored makes you appear boring
3. a good sense of humor repairs almost all of life's broken
4. don't think a higher price always means higher quality
5. strive for excellence not perfection

"Behind the Scenes" tour of the Allentown Art Museum
I wish we had time to see the gallery but understand our time limit. I appreciated Jackie Atkins for taking the time to talk to us. I also liked her comments that "museums are difficult but fun" and her knowledge of studying broadly. I also appreciate her career of being the curator of textiles, since it being such a meticulous job repairing the textiles. Steve Gamler, the prepator is a lucky to have been hired right from graduating college. His job is a very important one and I felt privilaged to see where he works and especially where and how the art is stored. I am also impressed that he designs his own crates, cuts vinyl, and does matting among many other things. I also learned that hot glue is archival. His job is very important and fortunate to be able to open up arriving art and to travel with shipping art. Meeiting with Jane Kitzner, the Associate Director of Education and Programming was short but meaningful. I enjoy that the color children area is used of recycled things and that is is free for families. I respect her for maintaing the area when it is really crowded. I think it is cool how adults create really talented art and sneak it in with the childrens. I wish we didn't spend all our time in the textile area but since it was Jackie Atkins profession makes it understandable. I am looking forward to the costume show and wish it was sooner.

Courtney S_NYC Trip

Courtney Sanchez
March 9, 2009
New York City Art Trip: Behind the Scenes of the Contemporary Art World
The first stop on our trip was at John McDevitt King’s apartment/studio. It was very nice of him and his wife to let us have a tour of their home and use their bathroom! I thought it was also interesting and lucky of John to have enough space to have a studio in his home. His encaustic paintings are dreamlike and very beautiful. I enjoyed his demonstration and viewing his collaboration on the book of poems. I am gracious of their hospitality.
Next would be the O.K. Harris Gallery. The first thing shown in this gallery were the oil paintings by John MacAdam. They were paintings of highways with interesting sky backgrounds and moving cars. I also enjoyed Mimmo Roselli’s Measuring the Space with the ropes from wall to wall. Steven Valde Larsen’s photographs of doors were beautiful and first appeared as paintings until looked at closer. The sculptures of tangled wire that produced the chair and U.S. shadows were mind boggling and awesome.
The next gallery would be Walter De Maria. This is where we saw, The Broken Kilometer, 1979. It is composed of 500 highly polished, round, solid brass rods, each measuring two meters in length and two inches in diameter. The 500 rods are placed in five parallel rows of 100 rods each. The sculpture weighs 18 3/4 tons and would measure 3,280 feet if all the elements were laid end-to-end. Each rod is placed such that the spaces between the rods increase by 5mm with each consecutive space, from front to back; the first two rods of each row are placed 80mm apart, the last two rods are placed 580 mm apart. Metal halide stadium lights illuminate the work which is 45 feet wide and 125 feet long (broken). My first glance at this piece made me think that there was something underneath these rows as if they were bridges and you could look under them. I don’t understand this sculpture but appreciate its mass and its ability to make me feel small. The New York Earth Room’s moisture was intense! The air was warm and heavy. It gave an ironic sense of all this dirt in a New York room. Untouchable of living people and plants. I found it interesting that a woman was sitting there when we arrived just looking at the 280,000 lbs of soil. I wondered if she sat there often.
The next art couple we were to meet was curators, Paul and Renee Laster were very inspiring. I like their ability to find artists that people don’t know much about and the way they laid out their gallery space. I loved the mythological tire woman and basically every other piece of art that was in their gallery.
I was really excited to see Louise Neverlson’s work in person, it was awesome! I loved her found objects turned into non representable. Tony Oursler’s Cell Phones, Diagrams, Cigarettes, Searches, and Scratch Cards were amazing and hilarious! I also loved the houses that looked like belonged to elves or children play houses were so cool and wish I owned one (I’m really bummed because I forget the artists name).strange art
The Pulse Contemporary Art Fair was an overload of great! The countless things that inspired me are too numerous to name each and every but an opportunity that I’m so glad I was able to witness and would someday hope to have things on display there or a place like it! Thanks for making the trip happen!

Courtney S WA: Visual Culture Paper_theme

Courtney Sanchez
Visual Culture Paper/ Presentation
Individual Studio/Professional Practices (ARTA 260 G)
Prof. Bruce Wall

The theme I selected for my Visual Culture paper is death masks. I chose this topic because I used a mask of my face for my project of the self portrait. I first learned to do this process in my sculpture class I took last year at the south side campus. A death mask is a wax or plaster cast made of a person’s face following death. They were used as mementos of the dead, or were used as an example for portraits.
According to Wikipedia, “It is sometimes possible to identify portraits that have been painted from death masks, because of the characteristic slight distortions of the features caused by the weight of the plaster during the making of the mold.” A more known source of a death mask is the masks used by the Egyptians as part of mummification, such as Tutankhamon’s burial mask.
In the seventeenth century in some European countries, it was common for death masks to be used as part of the 3 dimension image of the deceased, displayed at state funerals. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries they were also used to permanently record the features of unknown corpses for purposes of identification. This was later replaced by photography. For my class since we were all living we made life masks. Life masks are a very special thing to create because you don’t have to be a sculptor and it is an image of yourself you and your family can keep forever. I did not make an expression in my face when the cast was taken but , “trying- to-look-pleasant” expression is peculiarly noticeable in the life masks of Wordsworth and of Keats; although the former did not altogether succeed, which was not the fault, by the way, of Charles Lamb. Haydon describes the operation in his Journal, under date of 1815, and says: “Wordsworth sat in my dressing-gown with his hands folded, sedate, solemn, and still, bearing it like a philosopher.” But elsewhere we read that the poet was placed flat on his back on the studio floor, while Lamb capered about him in glee at the undignified absurdity of the proceedings, trying to make the subject grin at his fantastic criticisms and remarks” (undying).
The website deathreference.com states, in some cultures, mostly in African, Native American, and Oceanic tribes, death masks are considered an important part of social and religious life. Death masks facilitate communication between the living and the dead in funerary rites and they create a new, superhuman identity for the bearer. Death masks can take the form of animals or spirits, thereby allowing the bearer to assume the role of the invoked spirit or to fend off evil forces.
In some tribes death masks are used in initiatory or homage ceremonies, which recount the creation of the world and the appearance of death among human beings. For others, where the link to ancestors is sacred, they are used to make the transition from the deceased to his or her heir of the family. Death masks are also used as a tool to help the deceased's soul pass easily to the other life. The respect of the funeral rites of mask dancing can also protect from reprisals from the dead, preventing the risk of a wandering soul.
I think everyone artist or not should participate in this act! It is a quick and easy process for something that can be made into something wonderful. Rhonda LaRue a master mask maker writes, “In over 300 mask making episodes, I’ve never once had a problem and it’s always been a real treasured experience for the client and myself. But that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. I’m always conscientious and sensitive to unexpected possibilities and to the unique needs or circumstances of each individual. In my experience it’s a marvelous and great life affirming shared experience. I wish you each the same!”

Works Cited:
Deathreference.com. “Death Mask.” 10 Feb2009 Mask.html>.
Rondalarue.com. “How to make a life mask!” 10 Feb 2009 PAGES/MASK%20PAGES/how.html>.
Wikipedia.org. “Death Masks.” 10 Feb 2009 <>.
Undyingfaces.com. “Death Masks- Life Masks.” 10 Feb 2009 info/category/life-masks/>.

Courtney S_Self Portrait Evaluation and Peer Evaluation

My preferred material was the oval canvas. It was something I always wanted to use instead of the standard rectangle or square canvas. The new material I used was the cheese cloth. I used the cheese cloth for the mold of my face and by covering the canvas (something I've never tried before). I also never incorperated photogram's into an assignment and enjoyed using it as apart of the collage. This piece represents the two recent deaths in my life and the feelings I have been using to deal with them. The deaths were of my grandfather and the other of a friend I had lost touch with because of his drug addiction. Although they are gone I will remember them through this piece. All lives end at some point but with them come new life. This piece can be appreciated by the next generation of my family as a 3-D look at my face and creation at a young age while I mourned loved ones.

Michelle's self portrait was femminine and dark and made me question the sewn lips. I was curious what she felt she had to keep shut. The chip from the phone added to this mystery and the collage worked well.

Courtney S_Frank Mann Individual Critique

Courtney Sanchez March 9, 2009 Frank Mann Critique The Frank Mann critique was a really cool experience. I never thought to be critiqued by an artist that is known for art at MoMA. It is a very special opportunity and I greatly appreciated it. He was very down to earth and also very helpful. Frank Mann brought up ideas about my work that I previously haven’t thought of. One was the idea of wanting people or ideas that are not here. Such as, my personal belief system and my Medusa’s daughter (portrait of myself as a child). Medusa is a mythological character that is not real and my personal belief system shared people that are no longer here. Frank also told me that he has a fascination with mythology and has studied it quite a bit. Frank also told me that the enlarged portrait painted green was comical and alien like. He enjoyed the mask appearance it had. He thought the dollar store snakes as hair were really cool but suggested I either add more 3-D objects or make the snakes flat. I noticed the snakes stood out and decided to keep them and added fake flowers onto the collar. He also said he noticed my baby crib when he entered the room and said it reminded him of 19th century morbidity art. He told me to look into that art subject and I took his advice. I found some pretty cool websites on it that showed strange things like a hurse with big windows so you could see the coffin. The critique was helpful and interesting. I enjoyed meeting him and appreciated his advice.

Courtney S_Banana Factory

Courtney Sanchez Banana Factory Tour with Rachel Akers The most interesting aspect was that Rachel can manage the gallery all by herself. Her ability to set up the show within two days is an inspiration and amazing. The most unexpected thing seen was the ceramic sculpture of the man that looked a bit demonic. I found it really interesting and shocking because there weren’t many dark pieces of art at the factory. I’m also curious to see what the buyers of his art are like. I can imagine myself as a Visual Arts Coordinator in maybe a few years or so. Right now I am not capable of being extremely organized and do not do too well under pressure. I hope to achieve all of those skills sometime soon. I think a job like this could really prepare me for future experiences and could learn very much. Ester Smith’s gallery was very powerful. Her use of text really complimented and demanded attention. The photographs of the natural roads and swamps were beautiful in a melancholy way. Her images and words are hard to forget and I appreciated her sharing her personal background and the voyage she went on to retrace her roots in the South.

Courtney S_Altered and Assembled

Courtney Sanchez Altered and Assembled The Beat Goes On-New Perspectives The piece I chose to write on from this art show was Patsy Cline by Ellen Siegal. I noticed this piece because of the relation of Jesus Christ; engrossed by the nail through the palm. I was drawn to this piece because of its feminine qualities and strong image of the nail through the mannequin’s hand. My first reaction to this was that of the struggle of women. I also liked the flower painting on the stick and the pearl décor. The colors were pretty and cheerful but the nail through the hand a bit disturbing (which made me extra inquisitive). When I came home and looked up the name Patsy Cline learned she was a country music singer that was originally named Virginia Patterson Hensley from Virginia. I am not a big fan of country music but she is said to be considered one of the most influential, successful, revered, and acclaimed female voices of the 20th century. She died at the age 30 in a 1963 plane crash in the height of her career. She was the first solo female artist inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Maybe a song of hers mentioned a nail in a woman’s hand or maybe the artist, Ellen Siegal uses Patsy as an example of a leader for other women.

Lauren D. Frank Mann

Lauren Doyle

Frank Mann

On an anxious Thursday, myself and well known artist, Frank Mann, met each other for the first time. After a quick introductory into my world, technique, and current series, Frank Mann and I discussed several art pieces that I created. “Standard Scenario, And Those Moments, Persistence on Your Tongue, Lost Signal, and Mail Order Wife,” were discussed and critiqued. In “Mail Order Wife,” Mann shared his thoughts and immediate reactions. He said, “I can see into their lives and backgrounds. It definitely speaks well to the audience.” Hearing that from Frank Mann gave me chills and excitement. Knowing that a man of such experience enjoyed my work and actually heard my voice through the images was a great experience. 

  Mann also mentioned playing with perspective in the foreground rather than only in the background. This would change the dimensions and feeling of the pieces. He gave many comments about the series and technique of the use of paint. Mann recommended artists, Larry Rivers and Edvard Munch. Similar qualities and textures were used between both artists and techniques. 

Overall, the experience of chatting with Frank Mann did not last long enough. Before I knew it, the thirty minutes was over. Yet, after my time with Frank Mann, I left with great ideas and knowledge of how far success can lead you. 

Lauren D. Banana Factory

Lauren Doyle 

Independent Studio

Feb 22, 2009

Bruce Wall

Banana Factory Visit

On Monday the independent studio class traveled to the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, PA. The Banana Factory adds many perks to the Lehigh Valley Area while contributing to those in need. Known as a cultural Arts and education center, the Banana Factory hosts art exhibitions, art classes, a performing arts department, all year long. 

Two exhibitions were on view during our visit at the Banana Factory. Both contrasted themes but overall painted a similar image. The Artist’s Archives, a Solo Exhibition, by Susan Ward, and Back to the Lowndes Country, by Estizer Smith, both discussed truth, nature, and American History. Past years of abuse of fellow men and women who were african american, gestured rythmn by incorporating similar color schemes or ideas. Overall, I was very impressed with Estizer Smith’s, Lowndes Country, and also shocked to see a strong and assertive message. The message of the struggle of an african american society throughout American history. A theme which often is shared with the deep south of America. 

After the class observed the two exhibitions, we met with Visual Arts and Education Coordinator, Rachel Akers. Once a graduate of Northampton Community College and Pratt Institute, Rachel has succeeded through working at Banana Factory and curating many art exhibitions throughout the area. Strength and a positive life outlook definitely pushed Rachel through hardships and life struggles. Through hardships, Rachel found her way, found her voice, and created a successful career path. I found her extremely proactive and inspiring. I would love to step into her shoes one day and have a career in Visual Arts as a coordinator. My stress level would rise and my free time would diminish, but the result of having a creative yet powerful occupation would make my time worth while. 

Lauren D. Altered and Assembled

Lauren Doyle

Wall

1/27/09

Beatnik Collaboration 

Altered and Assembled: The Beat Goes On-New Perspectives approached a highly addictive time that forever was known as the Beat Generation. Juror, Maryann J. Riker expresses her thoughts and admiration while keeping history an important factor. Riker persistently remarks, “ Certainly these works say something moving about a moment in this country’s history when art was about invention ... and anything seemed possible.” Anything was possible in the 1950’s art world. People were throwing paint on stretched canvas, gluing dead birds to artwork, while seemingly making a huge statement to the American public. Invention through the use of everyday materials or found objects can be used for effective and responsive artwork. 

As I walked into the art gallery, Altered and Assembled: The Beat Goes On-New Perspectives, I was reminded of a familiar pastime that I have always enjoyed, painting. My current work jumps into the Beatnik period and grabs Robert rauschenberg and Bruce  Connor by the neck. Sarah Lee Butler, a New Perspectives participant, constructed coffin-like boxes that can resemble past memories or fears. A specific piece, Numbers, signals strong emotions and reckless abandonment. The repetition of the two digit numbers carries movement throughout the piece. The texture of tar or concrete approaches curious questions. Although, the scratching finger nail detail mixed with the dark and chaotic texture, establishes a sense of prolonging affection. 

After pondering Butler’s artwork, I ventured over to Gary Grave’s piece. Thinking about Butler’s work seemed useful yet predicted. Unlike Butler, Graves placed his piece, Age 7, way above a two foot pillar. There on top was a stack of miniature gelatin silver print photographs of a naked man. Photographs were almost the size of dimes. Maybe the artist wanted you to take a closer examination on the man in the speedo. 

Overall, the show was impressive. The history the show connected with the young and was overall pleased. Understanding that facts of the Beatnik era can flow from any crevice of the art community, it can freely move into future elaboration with other history. 

Lauren D. Visual Culture

Lauren Doyle

Independent Studio

Spring 2009

Professor Bruce Wall        

                                                “The Domestic Woman’s Struggle”

            In 2009, many women believe feminism has disappeared; and thus, is forgotten from the daily conversation. Billboards, magazines, and television ads line the media with 5 foot ten models wearing nothing but skin. Eight year old girls dash onto school buses with mini skits and text written across their extra small t-shirts. Sex exploitation was fought against as early as 1848 and still the struggle persists (Freeman). The United States has come along way from segregated, racist, and patriarchal ways of thinking, but many aspects of a woman rights’ are still not equal to a man. Why has the Unites States traveled backwards in time seemingly to losing track of women’s importance? For over 160 years, women have pushed political equality, economic equality, and social equality of the sexes; Roe VS. Wade, voting rights, legalized birth control, to name a few, have all risen from empowered women and even some men. 

            Feministic views are not only geared towards woman but men as well. Appreciation of empowered women forces a mindset of equality and respect. Feministic views are often seen to resemble “macho, strong, man-hating” women and in several cases, most men and women associate feminism with lesbianism. Everyone knows that an individualistic, self righteous woman must hate every man who walks by her, right? In actuality, men and women who decide to judge feminist as lesbians clearly show their inner insecurities and ignorance rather than intelligence; plain and simple, the general population of the United States is afraid of a powerful woman.  As a matter of fact, the definition of feminism resembles a broader idea known as equality. Ever since man has asserted ownership over woman in a father-like society, there has been a strong numbers of women who have battled for dignity and equal rights. Formations of feminist and women’s rights groups during the middle eighteenth and early nineteenth century, broke the barrier once created by men of power. Case in point: The first Women’s Suffrage Act is passed Wyoming, only 16 states within The United States allow women to vote in 1918, and finally in 1964 the Civil Rights Act is passed (Freeman). Other accomplishments were documented between the fifty year gap, although greater outcomes flourish years to come.

            Past years of subordinate women still lingered during the 1940s and 50s. The pressures of war, economic strife, and men at war, allowed women to replace thousands of “masculine” duties, changing the common conceptions of women in the work field (at least temporarily). Employment was needed within: Gas stations, factories, post offices, and laborers. Never before could a woman serve a male dominated position (Gardiner). As World War II ended, the newly empowered and homemaker-free women were forced back into the cave by the returning men of war. 

After the war, women resigned or were forced to leave their wartime occupation. Groups of women decided to stay quiet, be thankful their mate returned, and resume the role as a “homemaker.” Others could not adjust so easily. Adjusting after living a man’s life in the workforce brought new ideas and motives into a women’s brain. During before the war, a man supported the family by supplying food, shelter, and status.  A better life was discovered alongside working during World War II and thousands of women wanted to taste the new life. Sharing a small fracture of a “man’s world” emotionally and physically changed the mentality of a domestic wife to rather an independent partner. 

After looking back at the traditional past of America’s pastime, a glance is given to today’s approach to feminism. Women have come to see dependence as being a form of female weakness or lack of personal respect. Once traditional and naive, women of today have become cautious within ideas of children and marriage, choosing instead to be stronger and entirely independent (Phillips). Marriage will continue to linger in the eye of women, but a partner’s role in the household or relationship can be adjusted.  

            Over all, men and women have chosen to agree or disagree with the idea of feminism. Past and present ideas and values have both increased and with drastic measures. Anti-feministic Americans visualize feminism as a non traditional, anti-American, and satanic mentality. Others believe feminism is only the most positive and only ideal way of thinking. History shows that America has come along way from the Victorian era, carrying such methods of minimal women’s rights and importance. Majority of thinkers do agree, repeating the past is not beneficial to the society as a whole and as a nation.

Lauren D. New York Trip

Lauren Doyle 

IS 

Bruce Wall

NY Trip IS

Friday, March 6th, 2009, began with arriving to New York City. Traveling to Soho, Lower East Village, and Chelsea brought strange, interesting, and complex art work into our Independent Studio’s class. A compacted and eventful day was ahead of us. Especially since Professor Bruce Wall filled the day with non stop art activities and experiences. 

The first stop at 10 A.M was at John King’s apartment. Such a lovely and historic loft right in the middle of Soho. I wanted to pinch myself as I walked into the space. After being introduced to John King and his wife, John began to explain his art process and career. I found it fascinating how John uses wax and images within an encaustic process. I would love to attempt such a technique. Overall, John was very inspiring. His speech on how to accomplish a life as an artist was memorable. Not sugar coating the artist trip and experience of an visual thinker I found very important to a young artist. Many accomplished artist always stay positive yet not realistic. John said, “ I needed another job so I could pay the rent. I could not live with the feeling of not being able to pay the rent. Needed to know if I could stay here another month.” 

From King’s loft, our group ventured over to O.K. Harris Gallery. Along the way to the gallery, we met artist Ryan McGinniss on the street right outside his studio. Apparently, he is a well known artist to the New York area and beyond. His name on google had over 40,000 hits. As we walked into O.K. Harris, an installation of thick rope going from the side of the room at a horizontal angle around 60 degrees to 20 degrees captured the room.Past the rope installation, we met with receptionist and owner of the gallery. I particularly was interested in viewing the three wire shadow artwork. A shadow of the United States and a chair were created by the wire. 

Paul Laster and René Ricardo-Laster, curators of exhibition, “ 4AM in the Garden,” talked about their lives and experiences in the art world. I feel in love with the painting of the large oil painting of the woman holding the killed turkey. The symbolic imagery and use of light was wonderful. 

We stopped to view selected Chelsea galleries as well. Most memorable and favorite was the Paul Morrison show, three dimensional black painted art, Communication Artwork, Strange Character Hut Land, and the Gallery with the Cotton Ball Art. Strange and not re-visitable were the following; The Broken Kilometer, The Earth Room, and of course “The Artist Can of S&*$.” I thought the artist was at least joking about the S&*%. I later found that it was in-fact the artist’s feces. Shock art can work for the correct time and place, but putting your feces into a can to sell is not attractive. The Earth Room installation was interesting but I felt suddenly hard of breath while visiting the installation. All the dirt created a think smog that held oxygen. Interesting effect but I would rather have the option to breathe while viewing artwork. 

After the galleries, the group traveled to PULSE. PULSE, a contemporary art fair, was filled with 75 galleries from all over the world. Shane McAdams, painter and assistant gallery director, spoke to the group about the fair and location of his tent. After meeting Shane, we traveled around the fair alone and discovered interesting artwork. At PULSE, my favorite was the suspended tree sculpture made out of wire and the string Marilyn Monroe with the globe. The colors of the string, concept, and the originality of flipping the art inside the globe was fascinating. PULSE was an interesting experience because we interacted with the “Real Art World.” I have never had the chance to meet such wealthy, pretentious, vulnerable people. Although, I enjoyed learning what it takes to stand out, I was disappointed. I wish there was more tradionial, gesture, figure drawings displayed. 

Overall, the art trip to New York City was unforgettable. I interacted with the art community while standing on the side lines. Imagining myself among the Art World was interesting and odd. I wonder if I could handle all the money and power that the world holds? Although, with a lot of practice, dedication, and skill, I could manage it. 

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Individual Studio/Professional Practices Writing Assignments

ARTA260G: Individual Studio/Professional Practices Spring 2009

Writing Assignments (WA), and Response Papers (RP) to date_4-5-09
(Refer to hand outs, emails, class discussion notes, SB/VD, and your own research for key names and facts)
* Major Assignments

Post all assignments to artnowncc.blogspot.com. Post WA by due dates and RP a.s.a.p. after the event. Note: Use the assignment titles below to label your posts preceded by your name. Be sure to read each others stuff and post comments (participation!). I'll update you as items are added, so check your NCC email often.


1. Peer Critique & B. Self Critique: Self-Portrait & Personal Belief System works

2. RP: Altered & Assembled exhibition, Lafayette College_Jan_09

3. WA: IS-PP Proposal_Jan_09

4. * WA: Visual Culture Paper_theme & presentations:_Feb-09

5. RP: Banana Factory, Rachel Akers, Visual Arts & Education Coordinator_2-23-09

6. RP: Frank Mann_Individual Critique, Artist Talk_3-5-09

7. * RP: NYC Trip: Behind the Scenes of the Contemporary Art World_3-6-09

8. RP: Jenny Hotzer – Public Art, Allentown Art Museum visit:_3-25-09

9. RP: Five Artists from the ASA-NYC Art Trip, 3-27-09

10. RP: Emil Lukas*, Artist’s Talk, Connexions Gallery, Easton, 5-3-09, 2PM_(*extra credit post)

11*. WA: Thesis Paper on own artwork, semester events and experiences_Wednesday, 5-7-09

12. * Portfolio Presentation: In-Class Artist Talk, PowerPoint illustrating artwork, ideas, and reactions to the semester._Wednesday, 5-7-09

13. * Group Artist Talk: PowerPoint Presentation with Visuals/Writing excerpts, Q&A_ 4-30-09_3:30 – 4:30 PM_(completed)

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Irasibles history...

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Subway Art Gallery Opening

Clever concept of a subway gallery show in Chelsea. Check it out:
http://improveverywhere.com/2009/03/18/subway-art-gallery-opening/

Josh

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