PRS NEWS -- December 4, 2023
From the President
Happy Holidays members- As we enter a new year, please consider volunteering on a committee or the board. We need more member involvement as a volunteer-run organization. The exhibitions committee needs more help finding the exhibit opportunities we love participating in. And the communications committee needs help getting the monthly newsletter out. Many hands make little work. Also - please donate to our annual fund drive https://pacificrimsculptors.org/Donate. Your funds permit us to continue offering exhibition opportunities, member meetups, and administrative support! It was great seeing SFMOMA with the members who joined us on the 11/4 meetup. Last thing- we need to increase our membership fees for the first time since 2017. For the Regular Membership level, annual fees will increase by $10. Beginning 1/1/24 on your next billing cycle your new membership fee will be $50/annually. Thank you for your support and membership, and wishing you a happy and healthy New Year. Barry Beach President, Board of Directors
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Dave Kwinter
Dave Kwinter has his work featured in the publication, American Artwork 2024. American Artwork is a curated, online galley and an annual published review of new painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramic, woodwork, photography and prints."
For more info: https://americanartwork.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AAW-2024-BOOK.site_.pdf
"Two Canes." 2020, assemblage sculpture, 50 x 28 x 11 inches.
This piece's major structural components are two trays, two picture frames, a dish rack, a diamond-shaped 9-ball billiards rack and, of course, two canes. Among other items, this assemblage also includes a banana (in the upper left, rear), a train whistle, a back scratcher, two ducks, one goose, two snakes, a toucan, a giraffe, a mousetrap, a zipper, and a trombone kazoo. The sculpture is topped by a molinillo (Mexican wooden whisk) that was solicited from and donated by the artist's girlfriend's sister.
Susannah Israel
Susannah Israel’s work is included in the Exhibition REVEAL, Recent Acquisitions at the American Museum of Ceramic Art. The exhibition showcases a remarkable variety of ceramics that AMOCA has recently acquired for its permanent collection. Juried by Kathy King, the exhibit reveals previously unseen works from a diverse range of form, styles, and techniques, highlighting contemporary movements in ceramic art. The show runs Oct 28, 2023 – July 21, 2024, at AMOCA, 399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767, Tel: 909-865-3146.
For more info: https://www.amoca.org/current-exhibits/revealrecentacquisitions/
SOLACE, installation view at AMOCA; 2011; Terracotta, wood, steel; 27 x 24 x 7 inches.
Created while AIR at Black Bean Studios, San Jose, 2011-2012. My residency was generously
sponsored by Mission Clay Art & Industry; photo courtesy of Aida Nicole Cantu Lugo.
Solace (detail of face).
Solace (work in progress) at Black Bean Studios, San Jose.
Richard H. AlpertRichard H. Alpert is one of 54 selected artists worldwide featured in the newest print edition of Al-Tiba9 Magazine ISSUE14, published November 2023. This issue includes works from Alpert's Primary Traces series. Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Magazine reflects modern society and its environment through the works of experimental contemporary artists showcased for their innovation and vision. The magazine features artists from around the world who embody in their work a spirit of inspired forward-thinking and vision, provoking conversation and action. Al-Tiba9 is proud to have a cultural partnership with one of the world's most influential contemporary art fairs ARTSLIBRIS Barcelona, ARCOmadrid, and ARCOlisboa. The magazine will be showcased as a limited edition ArtBook in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, and distributed worldwide. The ISSUES are also recommended for the Doctoral degree in Design at Japan's TAMA Art University. For more info: https://www.altiba9.com/shop/al-tiba9-issue14-art-magazine
Al-Tiba9 ISSUE14 cover.
Richard H. Alpert in his studio.
Male Mind, 2020, Steel wire, synthetic rubber, 7.5 x 11 x 7.5 inches.
Jane Ingram AllenThe collaborative installation artwork of PRS member Jane Ingram Allen and Jami Taback is included in an exhibition in Taiwan titled Water Says, curated by Iris Hung, at Live Forever Foundation Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan, Dec. 1, 2023, to March 2, 2024. Allen and Taback are in Taiwan from Nov. 23 - Dec. 4, 2023 for the site-specific installation of their work that involves hand papermaking and printmaking and includes 36 panels suspended from the ceiling in the gallery filled with natural light. The installation extends the dialog about water and climate change internationally, and this site specific presentation titled “In deep Water - We’re in This Together” emphasizes the global problems related to water. These photos show the two artists working with the Taiwanese installation team in Taichung to complete the installation for the exhibition opening reception on Dec. 2, 2023, 3-5pm at Live Forever Foundation, Taichung, Tawian. For more info: https://www.live-forever.com.tw/exhibition.php
Jane Ingram Allen, installation in progress view of Water Says, in Taichung, Taiwan. Photo by Timothy S Allen.
Jane Ingram Allen, installation in progress view of Water Says, in Taichung, Taiwan. Photo by Timothy S Allen.
Jane Ingram Allen, installation in progress view of Water Says, in Taichung, Taiwan. Photo by Timothy S Allen. |
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