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Living Legacies: Homage to a MaestroThe Museum of Glass announces a new exhibition, "Living Leg acies: Homage to a Maestro." This exhibition was organized to complement "Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass." "Living Legacies" presents a selection of sculptural work in glass by 15 distinguished contemporary artists who have an historic and enduring association with glass master Lino Tagliapietra. These artists have utilized traditional glassmaking techniques to craft individual and inventive works of art that embody the essence of innovation and creative expression epitomized by Lino-his artistry, generosity of spirit and dedication to his craft. "The three generations of artists whose work is represented in "Living Legacies" attest to the extraordinary influence of this one artist on the development of the glass movement," comments Susan Warner, director of public programs. "Visitors will be able to enjoy a rich visual experience while making links to the maestro's work. Lino is recognized throughout the world as a master of Venetian glass techniques. He possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of glass and its potential to develop singular bodies of work. In her essay for the "Lino Tagliapietra In Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass" exhibition catalog, curator Susanne K. Frantz writes, "Thanks largely to [Lino Tagliapietra] the technical standard of the craft was raised worldwide and the former greatness of Murano lives on in a variety of innovative and evolving incarnations in Seattle, Amsterdam, Canberra and countless other sites.... In addition to his role as an educator, [Lino] is recognized for combining perfect craftsmanship and glorious tradition with an intelligent and advanced vision for glass-his own, Murano's and beyond." Artists represented in the exhibition include Nancy Callan, Dale Chihuly, Paul Cunningham, Dan Dailey, Jen Elek, Flora C. Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick, Dante Marioni, Richard Marquis, Benjamin P. Moore, James Mongrain, Janusz Pozniak, Richard Royal, Preston Singletary, and David Walters. Each of these accomplished artists has worked with Lino in some capacity during their careers, and their ability to manage the intricacies and challenges for working with molten glass has grown exponentially. The artworks in Living Legacies have "translated" traditional Italian techniques into a thoroughly fresh and contemporary American language shown through singular works and installations. "Living Legacies" is organized for the Museum of Glass by guest curator Margery Aronson. It will be displayed throughout the Museum exhibition spaces, including Art Alley, the Hot Shop and the Grand Hall. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Third Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Anna Skibska: Follow the Line: The Path to Form [Apr. 8 - Sept. |
Picturing What MattersOne hundred and eight photographs from photographers Walker Evans, Lewis Hine, Dorothea Lange, Margaret Bourke-White, Ansel Adams and Eugene Smith come to the Museum of History and Industry in "Picturing What Matters." Admission is $7.
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Dario Robleto: Alloy of LoveAlloy of Love, by San Antonio artist Dario Robleto, chroni cles a decade of work and includes pivotal examples of the artist's sculptures and collages. Robleto is well known for intricately hand-crafted objects that reflect the artist's passionate investigations into a wide range of subjects, including music, popular culture, science, philosophy, war, and American history. The artist spins new narratives out of the vast inventory of our past, utilizing such diverse and unusual materials as melted and pulverized vinyl records, artifacts gleaned from battlefields or related to war, rare herbs and minerals, and even prehistoric fossils and human bones. Inspired by DJ culture's practice of mixing and sampling, Robleto combines and refashions his materials into poetic artworks that reveal much about history and nostalgia.
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Sherry Markovitz: Shimmer, Paintings and Sculptures 1979-2007 [ |
ReclaimReclaim is a collaborative, site-specific installation in D rop City Gallery by architect John Fleming and artist Scott Trimble using materials collected from local urban construction sites.
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Heaven Is Being a Memory to OthersNow through August 10, "Heaven is Being a Memory to Others ," new sculptural works by Dario Robleto, are on view at the Frye Art Museum. Also, through September 1, a ten year retro-spective of his art, "Dario Robleto: Alloy of Love." Admission is free.
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Inspiring ImpressionismNow through September 21, featuring more than 100 works fro m nearly 70 museums, Seattle Art Museum exhibits "Inspiring Impressionism: The Impressionists and the Art of the Past." Tickets are $20
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Parvin and AnesteticaSusan Woltz Gallery features Parvin-a local artist working i n acrylic mixed media depicting abstract landscapes, July 3-August 5, and Anestetica-five artists from Sardinia, Italy, August 7-September 2.
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ReclaimA collaborative, site-specific installation by John Fleming and Scott Trimble Reclaim will be about change, expressed through the re-appropriation of materials collected in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. Trimble and Fleming will focus their installation on the vertical and horizontal realms, building from the castoffs they collect in the area, such as bricks and wooden pallets from both new construction sites and remnants from old neighborhood. With Reclaim, Fleming and Trimble invite us to physically travel through their constructied landscape and navigate a reclaimed environment. Opening reception, Thursday, June 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Summer 2008 Studio Classes and art History CoursesLooking for a creative outlet this summer?Need continuing education creditd or clock hours? The Frye's collections and exhibitions provide unique environmentsthat will inspire your creativity. Professional artists in our art studio art classes give individual attention and lead lively explorations of origianl works of art in the galleries. Summer art history courses offer an opportunity to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of visual arts, artists and the culture of their time.
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Works on Paper Invitational"Works on Paper Invitational" features several artists' inte rpretations at Francine Seders Gallery, June 27-July 27. New works by Robert McNown and James Deitz are showcased, August 1-31.
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The Last Polar BearWith camera in hand, wildlife photographer Steven Kazlowski has dedicated over eight years of work to bring to life the immediate reality of this most pressing environmental crisis - the devastation of the Arctic ecosystem through global warming.
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Kensuke YamadaWork by Japanese ceramic sculptor Kensuke Yamada is on view at Catherine Person Gallery.
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Make Believe ArtistPhotographs by Portland artist Jim Riswold make up a gallery installation at G. Gibson Gallery in "Make Believe Artist."
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Studio Furniture by Judith AmesA new one-woman show of studio furniture by Judith Ames is o n display at Northwest Fine Wood-working.
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It's All About Line: A One Woman ShowThis one-woman show features new work by longtime Northwest Fine Woodworking member Judith Ames.
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Gallery4CultureGallery4Culture presents photographs by Bellingham native Ad am Satushek, July 3-August 1, and sculptural installation by Seattleite Chad Wentzel.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Sumer ConcertsSummer Concerts include - Ringo Starr, July 19th\; Lyle Lo vett, July 25 & 26\; Chicago, August 23 & 24, and more...
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Bill Brauer's at Patricia Rovzar GalleryVermont artist Bill Brauer's new small works feature figurat ive paintings, on exhibit at Patricia Rovzar Gallery in Kirkland.
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Art of the GardenThe Arts Council of Snohomish County presents: Art of the Ga rden. Over 50 artists will showcase their work as part of the prolific offering of garden art and art to bring the garden into the home. Colorful work in a variety of mediums such as ceramic, cement casting, sculpture, glass, photographs, paintings, and much more. The gallery will be transformed into a gardener's oasis. Displays will allow those with their heart in the garden to experience the visual impact of personalizing even the smallest landscape with the whimsy and grace of garden art, as well as offer structural pieces that define the garden spaces long after the flowers have faded.
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Fiberface: An Exhibition of Cross-Cultural Batik Collaborations |
Matthew Buckingham at Henry Art GalleryMatthew Buckingham explores history and its narrative form i n his photographs, films and slide installations, at Henry Art Gallery.
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Greenstage presents Shakespeare in the Park20th Anniversary Season of Greenstage presenting Shakespeare in the Park. This summer's productions are Hamlet and Twelfth Night. The performances will be at seven Seattle parks and four parks outside of Seattle. Admission is free.
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MOHI Walking ToursTour the "Gardens of Seattle University"\; check out Capitol Hill's Millionaires' Row\; go "Behind the Scenes at Husky Stadium"\; or "Discover Seattle Center" on two-hour walking tours with the Museum of History and Industry. Tickets $25
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Robert Weingarten at Benham GalleryFine art photographer Robert Weingarten brings his diverse, serene and timeless landscape photographs to Benham Gallery.
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Big Ride Al-CanBenefits the American Lung Association of the Northwest. Why drive when you can ride? Trek through the best of British Columbia, the Yukon Territory and Alaska on the Alaska-Canada Highway. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife. It's a big ride in every way. Please call for details.
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Bainbridge Arts & CraftsCeramic SculptureFive accomplished artists exploit the e ndless sculptural possibilities of clay. Artists include Wally Bivins, Laurel Lukaszewski, Larry Halvorsen, Liza Halvorsen, and John Ellefson. IMAGE: Laurel Lukaszewski, Thunder, 2008. Black stoneware, steel. Photo courtesy of the artist. Greg Kono: Flying Filters Art meets function: each of these exquisite kites comes with a flight record. The Gallery offers workshops on August 3, 10, 17 and 24. Tuition is $45 for members and $50 for non-members.
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New Works by Fred HolcombUsing painterly techniques, such as pale washes and thickly layered paint that have been carved into to create visual textures, fred Holcomb developes a depth of field that draws the viewer toward a horizon. It is the process that Holcomb sees as the actual subject of his large scale abstract paintings.
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Tony Scherman & Margeaux Walter ExhibitCanadian artist Tony Scherman and New York based artist Marg eaux Walter present their work at Winston Wachter Fine Art. Admission is free.
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AidaGlorious pageantry, rousing choruses, and a basketful of g reat tunes elevate the moving tale of forbidden love between general and slave girl in ancient Egypt. The grandest of all grand operas, Aida is also an intensely personal love story overflowing with passions as up to the minute as our own. Verdi's power to translate human emotion into magnificent music was at its zenith when he created this highly original and enjoyable masterwork, arguably the best evening's entertainment he ever devised
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A Chorus LineIn an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Br oadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for-with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed-to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Tickets are $25 to $72
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Summer Festival at the Overlake SchoolThe roster of artists during the festival features 37 intern ationally known acclaimed artists. They include principals of the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra and Detroit, San Francisco, San Diego, Oregon, amd Seattle Symphonies, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra\; top prize winners of the Namburg, Tchaikovsky, and Queen Elisabeth International Competitions, the Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the Grammy Awards\; and soloists with the Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and National Symphonies and the Vienna, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Moscow, and Berlin Philharmonics.
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Aerial Antics in the AtriumThis summer, Teatro ZinZanni, Seattle's sensational blend of European cirque with Northwest cuisine, joins Pacific Place to present world-class aerialist Eric Newton, diabolo artist Trevor Nassler and comedienne Manuela Horn for a jaw-dropping performance that will dazzle the audience with its beauty and power. Thursdays - Sundays August 7 - 31, 6 p.m. Free to the public Pacific Place Atrium
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PNW Designer CraftmenMembers of the Northwest Designer Craftmen display original works of fiber arts, jewelry, ceramics and mixed media in a group exhibition at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Admission is $6.
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Glass ArtSean Albert (glass sculpture, right)Glass and mixed media sculpture by Seattle artist Sean Albert. Sean's work uses glass for its ability to contain light and color and to suggest space, time, and motion. The sleek surfaces and clean lines of his sculptures, installations and paintings are timeless and contemporary, influenced by modern technology and design. They are quiet, yet powerful, with a subtle energy emanating from within. Ethan Stern (blown and carved glass, left) Intricately carved, blown glass vessels with a focus on color, composition and design by Seattle artist Ethan Stern. Stern's pieces begin as simple vessel forms composed of multiple layers of color. These simple shapes serve as canvases onto which mesmerizing, abstract surface patterns are drawn, and then carved using cameo engraving techniques. Patterns and textures wind their way around the surfaces of the vessels creating a feeling of rhythm and sense of mystery and excitement. Admission is free.
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Telling Stories: Selections from the Permanent CollectionThis thematic selection from Tacoma Art Museum's permanent c ollection explores how artists capture the spirit and essence of narrative tales. Visitors are encouraged to tell their own tales about works in the gallery by writing stories that may be used as the label text accompanying the exhibition. The exhibition includes many favorites from the museum's collection, surveying works made from the late 1890s to the present in a vast array of media. Highlights include well-known paintings such as Ballet in the Park by Everett Shinn and Henri Fantin-LaTour's Mixed Flowers in a Vase. The art of the Northwest is showcased with works by Jacob Lawrence, Joseph Park, Morris Graves, Patti Warashina, and others. HOURS - Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Third Thursdays 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12 - 5 pm. Open Monday Memorial Day through Labor Day. ADMISSION - Adult $7.50, Student/Military/Senior (65+) $6.50, Family $25 (2 adults and up to 4 children under 18). Children 5 and under free. Third Thursdays free. Members always free.
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Edmonds WineryStarting Friday June 6th, Edmonds Winery tasting room will be open from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. They will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday every week throughout the summer.
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"Phenomena: Observing Space"Exhibition Dates: August 8 - 31, 2008Opening Reception: F irst Thursday, August 7, 5 - 8 pm The Traver Gallery is pleased to present Phenomena: Observing Space, a solo show featuring new sculptures and paintings by Seattle artist Sean Albert. The smooth surfaces and clean lines seen in this new body of work are timeless and contemporary, influenced by modern design and technology, as well as recent scientific theory. A leading figure among a new generation of artists working with glass, Sean employs the material in innovative and unique ways. He takes full advantage of its sculptural and conceptual capabilities, using it to contain light and color, and also to suggest time, space and motion. "Using the naturally occurring juxtapositions between light, shadow, color and space, I create a sense of movement and illusory space in my work," says the artist. "My sculptures are meant to allude to the presence of extraordinary phenomena in the basic elements of our surroundings." Albert's Intentionally Random Line Study sculptures are composed of hundreds of pieces of cane, which are arranged in a pattern and stacked in a mold before being placed in a kiln for fusing. As the temperature rises and the glass slumps, some of the cane pieces succumb to the force of gravity, creating a beautiful gestural effect reminiscent of brushstrokes within the simple form of the piece. After it is cooled, the sculptures are painstakingly polished, resulting in a luxuriously smooth surface through which the internal design can be viewed. The exhibition also includes examples of neon "paintings" from the artist's Light in/on/as Surface series. The monochromatic painted canvases have simple neon forms mounted inside them, resulting in a subtle glow which emanates from within. Sean Albert received his BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1998 and his MFA from Alfred University in 2005. He has since completed residencies at Pilchuck Glass School and Northlands Creative Glass in Scotland. Sean was asked to serve as a panelist - alongside leading scholars, critics and collectors in the field of glass - for a discussion of the Future of the Studio Glass Movement at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. He recently won the coveted Kyohei Fujita Prize, part of the Young Glass 2007 exhibition and competition organized by the Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark, and was a lecturer at the 2008 Glass Art Society conference.
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MarkedExhibition Dates: August 8 - 31, 2008Opening Reception: F irst Thursday, August 7, 5 - 8 pm The Traver Gallery is pleased to present Marked, a solo exhibition featuring new work by Seattle glass artist Ethan Stern. The show includes a selection of the artist's weighty, often asymmetrical abstract sculptures. Adorned by patterns and markings reminiscent of topographic maps and the outlines of continents, Stern's new sculptures hint at the motifs of exploration and discovery. Stern surveys the surfaces of his objects, and like a stone or wood carver, he engages in a dialogue with his forms as he cuts them, allowing imagery that seems to have always existed inside the multiple layers of glass to emerge from within. Unlike a stone or wood carver, however, Ethan himself made the objects he is examining. Because he is both the creator and the explorer of the forms, each piece is a journey of self-exploration, reflection and acceptance. The work presented in Marked displays the sensitivity and inquisitiveness that we have come to expect from Ethan Stern, yet it also demonstrates a deeper, more sophisticated understanding of form, color and texture. His artistic journey has brought him to a place where he is able use these qualities to create a sense of equilibrium in forms he has purposely designed to rest precariously. Ethan's new work displays a sense of wisdom, maturity, and self-confidence - and represents an exciting step forward in the career of a talented young artist. Ethan Stern studied ceramics at TAFE College of Ceramics in Brisbane, Australia before earning his BFA from Alfred University in 2001. He has since completed artist residencies at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Texas at Arlington, the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary and the Creative Glass Center at Wheaton Village in New Jersey. His work has been shown in gallery exhibitions throughout the United States, and was recently included in the prestigious "Young Glass" exhibition mounted by the Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark. Ethan lives and works in Seattle, where he recently established his own cold working studio.
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Telling Stories: Selections from the Permanent CollectionThis thematic selection from Tacoma Art Museum's permanent c ollection explores how artists capture the spirit and essence of narrative tales. Visitors are encouraged to tell their own tales about works in the gallery by writing stories that may be used as the label text accompanying the exhibition. The exhibition includes many favorites from the museum's collection, surveying works made from the late 1890s to the present in a vast array of media. Highlights include well-known paintings such as Ballet in the Park by Everett Shinn and Henri Fantin-LaTour's Mixed Flowers in a Vase. The art of the Northwest is showcased with works by Jacob Lawrence, Joseph Park, Morris Graves, Patti Warashina, and others. HOURS - Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Third Thursdays 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12 - 5 pm. Open Monday Memorial Day through Labor Day. ADMISSION - Adult $7.50, Student/Military/Senior (65+) $6.50, Family $25 (2 adults and up to 4 children under 18). Children 5 and under free. Third Thursdays free. Members always free.
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MarkedExhibition Dates: August 8 - 31, 2008Opening Reception: F irst Thursday, August 7, 5 - 8 pm The Traver Gallery is pleased to present Marked, a solo exhibition featuring new work by Seattle glass artist Ethan Stern. The show includes a selection of the artist's weighty, often asymmetrical abstract sculptures. Adorned by patterns and markings reminiscent of topographic maps and the outlines of continents, Stern's new sculptures hint at the motifs of exploration and discovery. Stern surveys the surfaces of his objects, and like a stone or wood carver, he engages in a dialogue with his forms as he cuts them, allowing imagery that seems to have always existed inside the multiple layers of glass to emerge from within. Unlike a stone or wood carver, however, Ethan himself made the objects he is examining. Because he is both the creator and the explorer of the forms, each piece is a journey of self-exploration, reflection and acceptance. The work presented in Marked displays the sensitivity and inquisitiveness that we have come to expect from Ethan Stern, yet it also demonstrates a deeper, more sophisticated understanding of form, color and texture. His artistic journey has brought him to a place where he is able use these qualities to create a sense of equilibrium in forms he has purposely designed to rest precariously. Ethan's new work displays a sense of wisdom, maturity, and self-confidence - and represents an exciting step forward in the career of a talented young artist. Ethan Stern studied ceramics at TAFE College of Ceramics in Brisbane, Australia before earning his BFA from Alfred University in 2001. He has since completed artist residencies at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Texas at Arlington, the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary and the Creative Glass Center at Wheaton Village in New Jersey. His work has been shown in gallery exhibitions throughout the United States, and was recently included in the prestigious "Young Glass" exhibition mounted by the Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark. Ethan lives and works in Seattle, where he recently established his own cold working studio.
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"Phenomena: Observing Space"Exhibition Dates: August 8 - 31, 2008Opening Reception: F irst Thursday, August 7, 5 - 8 pm The Traver Gallery is pleased to present Phenomena: Observing Space, a solo show featuring new sculptures and paintings by Seattle artist Sean Albert. The smooth surfaces and clean lines seen in this new body of work are timeless and contemporary, influenced by modern design and technology, as well as recent scientific theory. A leading figure among a new generation of artists working with glass, Sean employs the material in innovative and unique ways. He takes full advantage of its sculptural and conceptual capabilities, using it to contain light and color, and also to suggest time, space and motion. "Using the naturally occurring juxtapositions between light, shadow, color and space, I create a sense of movement and illusory space in my work," says the artist. "My sculptures are meant to allude to the presence of extraordinary phenomena in the basic elements of our surroundings." Albert's Intentionally Random Line Study sculptures are composed of hundreds of pieces of cane, which are arranged in a pattern and stacked in a mold before being placed in a kiln for fusing. As the temperature rises and the glass slumps, some of the cane pieces succumb to the force of gravity, creating a beautiful gestural effect reminiscent of brushstrokes within the simple form of the piece. After it is cooled, the sculptures are painstakingly polished, resulting in a luxuriously smooth surface through which the internal design can be viewed. The exhibition also includes examples of neon "paintings" from the artist's Light in/on/as Surface series. The monochromatic painted canvases have simple neon forms mounted inside them, resulting in a subtle glow which emanates from within. Sean Albert received his BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1998 and his MFA from Alfred University in 2005. He has since completed residencies at Pilchuck Glass School and Northlands Creative Glass in Scotland. Sean was asked to serve as a panelist - alongside leading scholars, critics and collectors in the field of glass - for a discussion of the Future of the Studio Glass Movement at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. He recently won the coveted Kyohei Fujita Prize, part of the Young Glass 2007 exhibition and competition organized by the Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark, and was a lecturer at the 2008 Glass Art Society conference.
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Telling Stories: Selections from the Permanent CollectionThis thematic selection from Tacoma Art Museum's permanent c ollection explores how artists capture the spirit and essence of narrative tales. Visitors are encouraged to tell their own tales about works in the gallery by writing stories that may be used as the label text accompanying the exhibition. The exhibition includes many favorites from the museum's collection, surveying works made from the late 1890s to the present in a vast array of media. Highlights include well-known paintings such as Ballet in the Park by Everett Shinn and Henri Fantin-LaTour's Mixed Flowers in a Vase. The art of the Northwest is showcased with works by Jacob Lawrence, Joseph Park, Morris Graves, Patti Warashina, and others. HOURS - Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Third Thursdays 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12 - 5 pm. Open Monday Memorial Day through Labor Day. ADMISSION - Adult $7.50, Student/Military/Senior (65+) $6.50, Family $25 (2 adults and up to 4 children under 18). Children 5 and under free. Third Thursdays free. Members always free.
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Summer Glassblowing Camp For KidsJoin Art By Fire summer camps for kids ages 8 to 16. Learn t he art of glassblowing by making sun catchers, cups, bowls and paperweights all in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Call now to reserve your slot. Ages 8 to 11 9AM to 1PM Ages 12 to 16 2PM to 6PM
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Summer Camp For KidsCome join Art By Fire summer camps for kids ages 8 to 16. Le arn the art of glass blowing by making sun catchers, cups, bowls and paperweights all in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Call now to reserve your slot. Don't be left out of the excitement and magic of glassblowing.
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Summer Camp For KidsAges 8-11 9AM to 1PMAges 12-16 2PM to 6PM4 hrs. each day for 4 days of great fun and glassblowing. Come join Art By Fire summer camps for kids ages 8 to 16. Learn the art of glassblowing by making sun catchers, cups, bowls and paperweights all in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Call now to reserve your slot. Don't be left out of the excitement and magic of glassblowing.
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MarkedExhibition Dates: August 8 - 31, 2008Opening Reception: F irst Thursday, August 7, 5 - 8 pm The Traver Gallery is pleased to present Marked, a solo exhibition featuring new work by Seattle glass artist Ethan Stern. The show includes a selection of the artist's weighty, often asymmetrical abstract sculptures. Adorned by patterns and markings reminiscent of topographic maps and the outlines of continents, Stern's new sculptures hint at the motifs of exploration and discovery. Stern surveys the surfaces of his objects, and like a stone or wood carver, he engages in a dialogue with his forms as he cuts them, allowing imagery that seems to have always existed inside the multiple layers of glass to emerge from within. Unlike a stone or wood carver, however, Ethan himself made the objects he is examining. Because he is both the creator and the explorer of the forms, each piece is a journey of self-exploration, reflection and acceptance. The work presented in Marked displays the sensitivity and inquisitiveness that we have come to expect from Ethan Stern, yet it also demonstrates a deeper, more sophisticated understanding of form, color and texture. His artistic journey has brought him to a place where he is able use these qualities to create a sense of equilibrium in forms he has purposely designed to rest precariously. Ethan's new work displays a sense of wisdom, maturity, and self-confidence - and represents an exciting step forward in the career of a talented young artist. Ethan Stern studied ceramics at TAFE College of Ceramics in Brisbane, Australia before earning his BFA from Alfred University in 2001. He has since completed artist residencies at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Texas at Arlington, the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary and the Creative Glass Center at Wheaton Village in New Jersey. His work has been shown in gallery exhibitions throughout the United States, and was recently included in the prestigious "Young Glass" exhibition mounted by the Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark. Ethan lives and works in Seattle, where he recently established his own cold working studio.
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"Phenomena: Observing Space"Exhibition Dates: August 8 - 31, 2008Opening Reception: F irst Thursday, August 7, 5 - 8 pm The Traver Gallery is pleased to present Phenomena: Observing Space, a solo show featuring new sculptures and paintings by Seattle artist Sean Albert. The smooth surfaces and clean lines seen in this new body of work are timeless and contemporary, influenced by modern design and technology, as well as recent scientific theory. A leading figure among a new generation of artists working with glass, Sean employs the material in innovative and unique ways. He takes full advantage of its sculptural and conceptual capabilities, using it to contain light and color, and also to suggest time, space and motion. "Using the naturally occurring juxtapositions between light, shadow, color and space, I create a sense of movement and illusory space in my work," says the artist. "My sculptures are meant to allude to the presence of extraordinary phenomena in the basic elements of our surroundings." Albert's Intentionally Random Line Study sculptures are composed of hundreds of pieces of cane, which are arranged in a pattern and stacked in a mold before being placed in a kiln for fusing. As the temperature rises and the glass slumps, some of the cane pieces succumb to the force of gravity, creating a beautiful gestural effect reminiscent of brushstrokes within the simple form of the piece. After it is cooled, the sculptures are painstakingly polished, resulting in a luxuriously smooth surface through which the internal design can be viewed. The exhibition also includes examples of neon "paintings" from the artist's Light in/on/as Surface series. The monochromatic painted canvases have simple neon forms mounted inside them, resulting in a subtle glow which emanates from within. Sean Albert received his BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1998 and his MFA from Alfred University in 2005. He has since completed residencies at Pilchuck Glass School and Northlands Creative Glass in Scotland. Sean was asked to serve as a panelist - alongside leading scholars, critics and collectors in the field of glass - for a discussion of the Future of the Studio Glass Movement at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. He recently won the coveted Kyohei Fujita Prize, part of the Young Glass 2007 exhibition and competition organized by the Ebeltoft Glass Museum in Denmark, and was a lecturer at the 2008 Glass Art Society conference.
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Capitol Hill ArtwalkMany talented artists and performers will be participating t his month all throughout the Pike/Pine Corridor, so don't miss it! You're invited to come by Whimsy Home Decor for fun and refreshments, and to meet this month's artist, Debbie Bianchi. Debbie works mostly with acrylic and creates her paintings through a process of creation, destruction and preservation. Her art is defined by subtle forms, combined with a sublime palette creating a meditative, magical, ethereal space. She is inspired by many sources, from antique Eastern Indian textile designs to Victorian illustrations and advertising cuts. In her new work, Debbie is "expressing a sense of spirituality through nature while finding peace within." She will be at Whimsy displaying several of her stunning pieces. Come early and meet Debbie in person.
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Telling Stories: Selections from the Permanent Collection |