Ekundayu, clay sculpture by Colette Beardall
In just a few days we will be opening the doors to our 20th annual Sculpture Exhibit, DIMENSIONS 2018. It will take place Friday, October 12th to Sunday, October 14th at Lansdowne Park in the Horticulture Building. Our artists work hard all year long to prepare for this major exhibition and every year we add a few new artists to our line-up. Opening night at DIMENSIONS 2018 is a perfect opportunity to meet them and learn the story behind their art; what inspired them; and their process. This year you’ll see several animal themes in the show. Here’s a little sneak peak of what you can expect.
Above you’ll find some animals by our stone sculptors. From left to right: Down by the Fishing Hole, Brazilian Soapstone by Terry Schaub; Snow Owl, White Alabaster by Uwe Foehring; Looking Back, Brazilian Soapstone by Tom Murphy; Exit Stage Left, Black Chlorite by Patrick Imai.
Working in mixed media check out Edna Lemyre’s Snowy Owl. On the right is an example of France Grice’s new glass sculptures from her “Animalibus” Series. Pictured here is The Young Buck. Below is Sapere Aude, the aluminum metal art of Angèle Lux.
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, October 12th – OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION – 6:00pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 13th – 10:00am to 9:00pm – FREE Stone Sculpting Workshop from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday, October 14th – 10:00am to 5:00pm
An amazing opportunity to work under the guidance of stone sculptors, Patrick Imai and Thomas Murphy. They will be guiding you through the process of shaping, sanding and polishing soapstone to create a unique one-of-a-kind pendant. Best of all, it’s FREE!
As you move around the floor, don’t forget to look up! Maria Saracino’s whimsical yet realistic characters will put a smile on your face as they float from the ceiling.
Our 20th annual sculpture exhibit is two weeks away and we’re looking forward to showing you what we’ve been working on for the last 12 months.
A really terrific way to showcase sculptures without worrying that they’re taking up too much room in your home is to set them inside niches in the wall. You can even add lighting within the niche to truly show off the piece that you’ve placed there.
The Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park is the perfect venue with its high ceilings, lots of natural light and easy accessibility. Participate in a stone carving workshop on Saturday afternoon – best of all, there’s no charge if you want to take part.
This year there are 24 artists showing over 100 sculptures. Come meet the artists, get a close-up look at some amazing sculptures and support your local art community. You can also help support our local Boys and Girls Club by getting a head start on your holiday shopping in our cozy little Gift Shop. Pop in for a quick peak or stay for as long as you like, there’s something for everyone.
Mark your calendars!
