EXPO ‘Ten artists-Ten objects-2010′ – LOUPE Gallery Loupe, Montclair (New Jersey, USA) – 22 Juill.-19 Aout 2010
10-10-2010 is an exhibition that examines the creative process of ten individuals. Each contributor has created ten discrete pieces in a body of work. The pieces are finished objects, though depending on the materials this allows for a wide range of interpretations on completion.
The idea for this exhibition developed out of a project often assigned at The State University of New York – New Paltz where the objective is for students to have a limited amount of time to create a concise, abridged body of work. The project becomes an exercise in stream of consciousness thinking, decision-making, material exploration and consideration, sketching, and model-making. The results are raw but thoughtful. By implementing limited parameters, the work reflects a fresh approach to a familiar medium. 10-10-2010 brings together ten graduates from The State University of New York – New Paltz to examine their own making styles. The collection of participants represents the spectrum of working styles- from object makers to installation artists to jewelers. Each of these makers has continued their practice in object or jewelry making, and this exhibit gives them an opportunity to take a step back from their regular practice to participate in a process oriented, idea generating exercise.
Curated by Sarah Abramson
Kate Bauman - ‘barnacle n°6′ ring – vitreous enamel, copper, sterling silver
Nikky Bergman – ‘Amulet’ necklace – leather, shed deer antler, silver
Melissa Tolar – ‘Pink yellow’ brooch – silver, brass, enamel copper, plastic, paint, glass beads, dyed cotton
Colleen Heineman (US) – ‘lamps on a shelf’ brooch – copper, silver, nickel silver
Colleen Heineman (US) – necklace
Maureen Duffy (US) – necklace
Participating Artists:
Kate Bauman – Nikky Bergman – Erin Daily – Maureen Duffy – Colleen Heineman – Jamie Sachs – Jessica Stephens – Kristi Sword – Melissa Tolar – Brian Weissman
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