For Immediate Release
February 2, 2004
Contact:
Brent Sverdloff 781/259-3628, bsverdloff@decordova.org
Sarah Smith 781/259-3663, ssmith@decordova.org
April, May, June 2004 @ DeCordova: Exhibitions and Events
New Exhibitions
The 2004 DeCordova Annual Exhibition
Joyce and Edward Linde Gallery, James and Audrey Foster Galleries, Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Rappaport Gallery
June 12 - September 5, 2004
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 17, 2004, 6 - 9 pm
Each summer DeCordova presents its eagerly awaited Annual Exhibition, an exciting round-up of regional talent in the visual arts. This show focuses on the quality and diversity of contemporary art created in the six New England states rather than emphasizing any over-arching themes based on media, content, or subject.
For 2004, the following twelve artists from four states have been invited to participate:
Leslie Bostrom, painting (Providence, RI); Sean Foley, painting (Portland, ME); Beth Galston, installation (Somerville, MA); William Hosie, sculpture/installation (Shelburne Falls, MA); Henry Kaufman, new media installation (Cambridge, MA); Brian Knep, new media installation (Boston, MA); Mary Lang, color photography (Newton, MA); Sandy Litchfield, drawing/painting/installation (Amherst, MA); Toru Nakanishi, digital photography (Arlington, MA); Gil Scullion, installation (Middletown, CT); Al Souza, painting/collage (Wendell, MA); and Sandy Winters, drawing/installation (Mt. Washington, MA).
The Annual Exhibition is organized by Director of Curatorial Affairs Rachel Rosenfield Lafo, Curator Nick Capasso, Curator of New Media George Fifield, and Curatorial Fellow Alexandra Novina.
Ongoing Exhibitions
Self-Evidence: Identity in Contemporary Art
Joyce and Edward Linde Gallery, James and Audrey Foster Galleries, Arcade Gallery, Media Space @ DeCordova/Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Rappaport Gallery
February 7 - May 30, 2004
Artists have long explored their identities through representing their likenesses in self-portraiture. Self-Evidence, however, focuses on contemporary artists who examine their identities by using themselves or aspects of themselves as a starting point for exploring larger issues and their relation to the self. Some of these issues include the effect of illness or trauma on one's body and mind, aging and identity, the individual's relationship to family, cultural or ethnic identity, genetic identity and identification, sexuality and gender, the lasting evidence of an individual's existence after he or she is absent, and the artist's identity in relation to his or her artistic predecessors. Because of the new technologies available to contemporary artists, this show not only includes photography, painting, sculpture, and works on paper, but also installation work, video, holography, and digital and Web-based art.
Participating artists include Steve Aishman, Sachiko Akiyama, Karl Baden, Gerry Bergstein, Walead Beshty, Ambreen Butt, Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Harriet Casdin-Silver, Patty Chang, Chrissy Conant, Randall Deihl, Ann Fessler, Tom Friedman, Jen Hall, Susan Hauptman, Tim Hawkinson, Denise Marika, Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, John O'Reilly, Danica Phelps, Barbara Poole, Gary Schneider, Duane Slick, Sage Sohier, Karin Stack, Linn Underhill, Bill Viola, and Dan Younger.
Self-Evidence is accompanied by a forty-page illustrated catalogue and is organized by Director of Curatorial Affairs Rachel Rosenfield Lafo, Curator of New Media George Fifield, and Curatorial Fellow Francine Weiss.
Jirimani: An Installation by Jo Yarrington
Grand Staircase, Window Gallery, Elevator Window
February 7 - May 30, 2004
For Jirimani, Connecticut artist Jo Yarrington has installed large-scale photographic transparencies in several prominent Museum windows, animating the spaces in unusual and provocative ways. The images-photographs of abstracted bodies with markings that are illuminated in predominantly red light-bathe viewers in projected images back-lit by the sun. Visitors are able to see the artist's work from both outside and inside the building. Activated by the changing light of day, the images appear to cascade down the staircase windows, and at times project onto the staircase wall.
The title of this exhibition, Jirimani, means "to sing" in Australian Aboriginal language and refers to a ritual used in their religious practice called "Dreaming," which implies putting marks and names on the ground in order to lay claim to a place. Yarrington's work explores the interface of body, light, space, and spirit in sacred spaces and art-based sites. This exhibition is organized by Director of Curatorial Affairs Rachel Rosenfield Lafo.
Joseph Wheelwright: Stone Heads and Tree Figures
Sculpture Terrace and Sculpture Terrace Gallery, Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Rappaport Roof Terrace
Through May 16, 2004
Boston-based artist Joseph Wheelwright vitalizes and humanizes natural elements through his sculpture. This exhibition features both familiar and new outdoor monumental stone heads and figurative tree sculptures, making this the most comprehensive showing of Wheelwright's larger works to date. Joseph Wheelwright: Stone Heads and Tree Figures is accompanied by an exhibition catalogue/brochure and is organized by Director of Curatorial Affairs Rachel Rosenfield Lafo.
Landscapes Seen and Imagined: Sense of Place, Part II
Dewey Family Gallery, Millipore Foundation Gallery
Through August 2004
Part II of a group thematic exhibition on the theme of landscape selected from DeCordova Museum's Permanent Collection, this show explores a host of issues concerning the representation, perception, and meanings of space and place in Modern and contemporary American art. The themes examined in this show are linked to the educational content of The Dr. Kenneth Germeshausen Art ExperienCenter. This exhibition includes prints, works on paper, sculptural reliefs, and photographs and is organized by Director of Curatorial Affairs Rachel Rosenfield Lafo.
Events and Programming
Gallery Talks: Meet the Artists
Third Floor Lobby
Saturdays @ 3 pm
Free with Museum admission
The act of creating artwork can be just as exciting as looking at the final product. Meet New England and regional artists to discuss their work on view at DeCordova in the current exhibitions.
Self-Evidence: Identity in Contemporary Art
Chrissy Conant February 7
Jennifer Hall February 28
Karl Baden March 6
Barbara Poole March 20
Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons March 27
Annu Palakunnathu Matthew April 3
Gerald Bergstein May 1
Denise Marika May 15Joseph Wheelwright: Stone Heads and Tree Figures
Joseph Wheelwright May 8Jirimani: An Installation by Jo Yarrington
Jo Yarrington April 10
Opening Reception
Third Floor Main Lobby
Thursday, June 17, 2003, 6 - 9 pm
Join us in celebrating the opening of The 2004 DeCordova Annual Exhibition. Free and open to the public.
Family Sundays
Museum Galleries
Drop-In Sundays*, 1 - 3 pm
Free with Museum Admission
*except for April 20, 21, 22 which is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 - 3 pm
Have fun with looking and hands-on activities as you share insights and discover what you value and enjoy about art-as a family. Designed for families seeking to introduce their children to museum going and the art of seeing. Join us as we celebrate artists' creativity through interpreting artworks with gallery games, art projects, and tours of the current exhibitions. This drop-in program is perfect for families with children ages 6-12.
April 20, 21, 22 Traces and Places
Special School Vacation Days Drop in 1 - 3 pm
Using the artworks as your starting point, we'll journey off to imaginary places while staying right in our galleries for tons of fun!May 2 Inside Out
Have you ever thought of making a self-portrait out of wood? Visit with guest artist Sachiko Akiyama as she demonstrates the carving process used in her work in the exhibition Self-Evidence: Identity in Contemporary Art.Please note: no Family Sundays program in June. The family event is Art in the Park on June 13. See description below.
19th Annual Art in the Park Festival and Art Sale
Sculpture Park
Sunday, June 13, 2004, 10 am - 5 pm
Attend DeCordova's largest family-oriented outdoor event! DeCordova's 19th Annual Art in the Park Festival and Art Sale features the sale and exhibition of artwork by over 100 New England artists. Art activities for all ages include T-shirt painting, small-scale sculpture, toobers & zots, crunch art, face painting, origami, and more! Enjoy music and performances by The Symbolics (Celtic music); Larry Watson (gospel and inspirational music); The Jim Show (unique juggling and stunt comedy); The Sonya Kitchell Band (jazz and original music); and Owen Plant (Caribbean music). This event is supported in part by the Belmont, Harvard, Littleton, and Pepperell Cultural Councils. All are local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Art in the Park is free for Members and Corporate Members; $10 for adults and children ages 15 and up; $8 for seniors and children ages 2-14. No passes are accepted for this event. All parking is located at Reservoir Place in Waltham. For complete information regarding Art in the Park, log on to www.decordova.org and click on "Art in the Park." No parking is available on-site; free parking is available at Reservoir Place (at Exit 28 from Route 95) and continuous shuttle buses provide transportation to the festival. Call 781/259-3631 for more information.
Mirror, Mood, and Magic: Annual Benefit and Auction
Museum Galleries
Saturday, June 5, 2004, 5:30 - 11:30 pm
Share your passion for fine art at DeCordova's Annual Benefit and Auction! DeCordova will hold an art-filled evening with delicious food, lively dancing, and spirited bidding. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just beginning your pursuit of art and one-of-a-kind desirables, DeCordova provides a unique opportunity to bid on fabulous artwork, one-of-a-kind jewelry, beautiful accessories, and much more.
This event raises funds for DeCordova's exhibitions and educational programming. The purchase of a ticket helps DeCordova provide its Members and the entire New England community with quality programs, which include exhibitions, education and outreach, lecture and symposia, teacher workshops, tours, and educational collaborations.
Tickets for this black-tie event are $225 (Sponsor level) and $500 (Patron level) per person. Guests will participate in a formal sit-down dinner and Live Auction. This special black-tie dinner, catered by East Meets West, will be served under an elegant canopy. The Live Auction, presided over by Skinner, Inc., features superb works of contemporary art, secluded vacation getaways, unique special events, and other delights.
After dinner, dance the night away to the jazzy vocals by Wendee Glick. You will also have the opportunity to bid on an extraordinary collection of more than 250 items during the Silent Auction that takes place throughout the evening. Top quality artwork, wearable art, jewelry, gourmet food, and decorative crafts are just some of the items on offer.
For further information, please contact Dianne Butt at 781/259-3615 or dgoode@decordova.org. Log on to www.decordova.org for more details or to purchase tickets (click on "Support DeCordova").
Ornamental Art V
The Store @ DeCordova
April 25 - May 9, 2004
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 25, 2004, 2 - 4 pm
The fifth installment in this series of exhibitions highlights the work of some of the finest artists and designers creating jewelry today. The Store @ DeCordova will celebrate the talents of three artists new to The Store's collection and, we hope, new to our audience: Sarahanne Coggeshall, Karen Gilbert, and Sun Hwe Park. Join us on Sunday April 25 for a reception to introduce their delightfully innovative works and discover a new way to "ornament" yourself. Exhibition and sale continue through May 9.
Take a Trip with DeCordova!
Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries
Thursday, May 20, 2004, 8 am - 8 pm
Tour the new Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries permanent collection, comprising major works of art from the 1960s to the present. Located on the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, Dia:Beacon occupies a nearly 300,000-square-foot historic printing factory. A sample of artists represented at the museum includes Andy Warhol, Richard Serra, Walter De Maria, Dan Flavin, Joseph Beuys, Agnes Martin, and Hanne Darboven. Each artist's work will be displayed in a dedicated gallery or galleries; in many cases these presentations were created in collaboration with the artists themselves. We will enjoy an authentic southern barbeque at The Piggy Bank (vegetarian options are available) before our tour. If you wish to explore the town of Beacon after touring Dia's galleries, historic Main Street offers antique shops and art galleries to pique your interest. Members $69/Non-Members $76 (Includes bus, admission, tour, and bus driver's gratuity. Please note meals are not included.) For more information or reservations, contact Susie Ecker at 781/259-3619 or secker@decordova.org.
Museum School Gallery Exhibitions
Museum School Gallery
Ongoing
DeCordova is pleased to launch a new method of presenting student work based on themes rather than media. As of January 2004, the Museum School Gallery will offer four consecutive student shows entitled "People," "Places," "Things," and "Abstractions." The tradition of offering both faculty and camp shows will also continue.
Students will define/decide how their own works relate to each of the above themes. Work will be juried by art experts outside the DeCordova community and will be divided into groups within each show based upon experience, thus allowing students of all levels to celebrate their achievements.
March 6 - April 11, 2004
PeopleApril 17 - May 23, 2004
PlacesMay 29 - July 18, 2004
ThingsJuly 24 - September 5, 2004
Abstraction
NOTICE!
The Museum and The Café @ DeCordova will be closed for exhibition installation from Monday, May 31 through Friday, June 11.
The Sculpture Park and The Store @ DeCordova will remain open during this time.
General Information
DeCordova Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm and on selected Monday holidays. Admission is $6 per person, $4 for senior citizens, students, and youth ages 6-12. Children age 5 and under, Lincoln residents, and Active Duty Military Personnel and their dependents are admitted free. The Sculpture Park is open year round during daylight hours and is free. The Store @ DeCordova and the School Gallery are open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, Friday through Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Café @ DeCordova is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm. New Time: Free guided public tours of the Museum's main galleries take place every Thursday at 1 and Sunday at 2 pm as of October 2003. Free tours of the Sculpture Park are given on Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm from May to October. Visit www.decordova.org or call 781/259-8355 for further information.
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