PRS NEWS -- July 2024
From the PresidentGreetings Colleagues Do you enjoy reading the newsletter? Please email me at president@pacificrimsculptors.org or briona@pacificrimsculptors.org to get involved.Thanks for your membership! Barry Beach PRS President, Board of Directors |
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BOARD COMMITTEE UPDATESEXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE
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Second Sunday Studio VisitsYou read that right! PRS Studio Visits are coming back! We are excited to announce the re-introduction of the monthly studio visits to our member base. This is an opportunity for our members to engage more deeply with our arts community and the creative process with these monthly studio visits (with possible in-studio art demonstrations, and artist talks if you wish!), scheduled for every 2nd Sunday of the month through the fall. Event Details:
Each session will offer a unique experience, providing insight into the techniques, materials, and inspirations behind each artist’s works. It's a wonderful chance to witness the creative process up close, and ask questions. If you are interested in hosting a studio visit, in-studio demo, and/or and artist talk about your work, please email events@pacificrimsculptors.org for more information and to sign up. |
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MEMBER NEWSKarl HauserKarl Hauser is in the Juried exhibition entitled, Mixtape. "Struggling to express your feelings to someone? Can't find the right words? Why not send them a MIXTAPE?" Hosted by ShockBoxx, the gallery is known for pushing boundaries in ways other galleries may not dare to. Situated in the Cypress Arts District of Hermosa Beach, California, ShockBoxx Gallery serves as a pivotal center in the South Bay for artists, curators, collectors, and art aficionados to unite and promote the arts. Established in March 2017 by Mike Collins and Laura Schuler, ShockBoxx is celebrated for its monthly group and solo exhibitions that showcase a variety of emerging and established artists, offering a continuous flow of fresh artistic influence. For more information: https://www.shockboxxproject.com/ or https://curate.la/events/29644 Location: Shockboxx Gallery, 636 Cypress Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA Exhibition dates: June 16, 2024 - July 6, 2024
Karl Hauser, The Singing Lesson, styrofoam, wire, epoxy resin, 13” x 14” x 8”, 2021. Photo by Almac Camera Additionally Hauser is in the juried exhibition, The Playful Spirit at the Museum of Northern California Art in Chico, CA. This is an exhibition of artists based in Northern California invited to submit their whimsical, playful, and imaginative artworks that transport viewers to fantastical realms where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. The opening reception will be held on Friday, July 12, 6-8 pm For more information: https://monca.org/posts/2024/05/01/the-playful-spirit-at-monca/ Location: Museum of Northern California Art - 900 Esplande Chico, CA Exhibition dates: July 11, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Karl Hauser, Personage with Hat (no. 14), 3d print, 22” x 14” x 8”, 2023. Photo by Almac Camera
Karl Hauser, Go Fast, Be Happy, styrofoam, hardware cloth, epoxy resin, 16” x 12” x 8”, 2021. Photo by Almac Camera |
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Barry BeachZigZag, a piece done by PRS President Barry Beach will be included in the online exhibition Collage/Assemblage, juried by independent curator Regine Basha. To view the exhibition: https://www.sitebrooklyn.com/collage-assemblage Exhibition Dates: June 21, 2024 -July 21, 2024
Barry Beach, ZigZag |
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Joseph SluskyJoseph Slusky is included in the Summer Group Show at the Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery in Mill Valley, CA. The works in this exhibition are pieces done exclusively be represented artists of the gallery. For more information: https://kesfineart.com Location: Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery 23 Sunnyside Avenue, Mill Valley, California 94941 Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:30 - 5:00 Saturday, 12 noon - 4:00
Joseph Slusky, Orange Magma, 1965, Steel and Acrylic Lacquer Paint, 10"H x 15½"L x 8½"W
Joseph Slusky, Schooner's Halo, 1990 , Steel & acrylic lacquer paint 21"H x 16"L x 15 1/2"W |
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Edwin hamilton
Edwin Hamilton's piece Personal Structures is in a satellite exhibition of the Venice Biennale sponsored by the European Cultural Centre in Giardini di Marinaressa, Venice, Italy. His work will be on view from March 18-November 29, 2024.
For more information: europeanculturalcentre.eu
Edwin Hamilton, Caracol, 2023 Limestone and Eucalyptus. 48" x 52" x 48"
Photo by Paolo Pandin
Edwin Hamilton, Caracol (alternate view), 2023 Limestone and Eucalyptus. 48" x 52" x 48"
Photo by Paolo Pandin
Kathleen KingKathleen King was accepted into the group show entitled ACCESS: An Ordinary Notion. This exhibition is a national juried exhibition sponsored by the Northern California Women's Caucus for Art. This exhibition tells individual stories and advocates for social justice and human rights. Inspired by Alice Paul who introduced the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923, this potent collection showcases art in all media that illuminates the ongoing conversation around race, women's and LGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive rights, and more. For more information: https://www.arc-sf.com/access.html Exhibition Dates: June 15 - July 13, 2024
Kathleen King, Strong Ties 6 "Since 2019, I have hand-built assemblages from discarded wood in a series called “Strong Ties.” The title comes from a brand of mending plates used in the construction trades. Using simple construction methods, pieces of found plywood are attached together with other scrap pieces. A design is created from the functional placement of these connectors. This work demonstrates the strategies of solidarity, attention and care that we maintain to protect and support equitable, sustainable relationships."
J. LivingstonJ Livingston has been invited to participate in Team Works, a multimedia exhibition of works by members of O'Hanlon Center for the Arts' leadership team. His phomes (photopoems) on metal "else where" and "air born" will be on display. For more information: https://www.ohanloncenter.org/ Location: O'Hanlon Center for the Arts- 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA. Exhibition Dates: July 9 through August 1, 2024 Reception: Tuesday, July 9, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
J.Livingston, else where, 2024, photopoem on metal 13 x 10 x 3/4" "else where" is one of 2 dozen meditative "phomes" (photopoems) that J Livingston completed over the last year, this one inspired by his time in California deserts.
J.Livingston, air born, created 2024, photopoem on metal 13 x 10 x 3/4" "air born" is one of 2 dozen meditative "phomes" (photopoems) that J Livingston completed over the last year, this one expanding on an image in his 2023 video "cloud atlas" https://vimeo.com/827467905 |
Marguerite ElliotFollowing her solo exhibition of large scale Sentinel sculptures at Pitzer College, Marguerite Elliot wote an article about her art career that is included in The Magazine of Pitzer College Spring 2024. Follow the link below to read about her career as an artist - Taking On A Towering Issue: How one alum welds together feminism, environmentalism, and social justice in her art. To read the article: https://www.pitzer.edu/participant/marguerite-elliot/
Marguerite Elliot, California Sentinel Eco-Warrior, 2020, Powder Coated Steel, Gold Leaf, 15' x 4' x 4'
Marguerite Elliot, Fire Sentinel: Symbol of Hope or Destruction, 2021, Powder Coated Steel, Gold Leaf, 15' 4' x 4' Additionally, Marguerite has a piece that will be showcased in a group show Crossing the Hudson at the MORA (Museum of International Art). Curated by Tina Maneca, this exhibition includes art that has been a driving force for people to make the journey across the river. Artists have ventured into alternate scenes in search of opportunities, driven toward the possibilities of reaching new audiences who bring fresh perspectives of their work. For more information: https://www.moramuseum.org/ Location: Museum of International Art- 80 Grand Street, Jersey City, New Jersey Exhibition Dates: 07/09/2024-07/30/2024
Marguerite Elliot, Strung Out, Steel, Mixed media, 12" x 12" x3" The Concordance of Nature, a solo exhibition by Marguerite Elliot at Dominican University, showcases the intricate harmony between natural elements and human creativity. Featuring a diverse array of artwork, the exhibition invites viewers to explore the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the delicate balance that sustains life. Through various media, Elliot highlights both the beauty and fragility of nature, urging a deeper appreciation and commitment to environmental stewardship. For more information: https://www.dominican.edu/academics/archbishop-alemany-library/alemany-library-galleries Location: Dominican University of California - Barbara D. Goodman Art Gallery Exhibition Dates: June 6 - September 4, 2024 Artist Talk: August 15, 2024 (time TBD)
Marguerite Elliot, Detail of An Elegy to the Solitary Sequoia Installation, 2024, Steel, 3' x 2' x 2' Photo by Joe McDonald, Digital Grange
Marguerite Elliot, Endangered Four Petal Pawpaw Tree, 2024, Steel, Copper Patina, Gold Leaf
Marguerite Elliot, An Elegy for a Solitary Sequoia (Installation detail), 2024, Redwood bark from a dying tree in central France, Steel, 3' x 2' x 2' Photo by Dean Boen |
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