Left To Your One Device Contest from the Philadelphia Art Alliance

Here is what looks like a great contest from the Philadelphia Art Alliance...using only one tool to create something... Hmmmm...which tool would you choose? More details below!

Have you visited our new exhibition "The Tool at Hand," and wondered how you would respond to the challenge to create something using only one tool? Do you think that an assignment or a limitation can unleash unexpected creativity? Moments of genius, even? Now's your chance: enter our "Left to Your One Device" contest and find out! THE CHALLENGE Create something using only one tool. The tool can be anything you choose, and your creation can be in any discipline or medium. Make a short video, and send it to use by March 15th. In 30-90 seconds, tell us about yourself, what you created, what tool you used, and how you used it to create your entry.     THE RULES Artists, craftspeople, and creative individuals of all ages are welcome to enter the "One Device" contest. Visit our website for complete entry guidelines. Send your video, entry form, and video release form to: onedevicecontest@gmail.com. Digital submissions only. If you are under 18, please obtain parent/guardian permission. THE REWARD The winning entries will be awarded prizes designed to inspire and help you create: hands-on experiences at The Clay Studio and Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, membership to the West Philly Tool Library, and supplies from Artists & Craftsmen, with more to be announced shortly. Entries will be juried, and prizes will be announced on April 15th, 2013. The videos of the winners and runners-up will be featured on our website. Stay tuned for more information about prizes and a special performance at the Contest Reception on April 25th, 6-8pm. OUR ESTEEMED JURORS Doug Bucci, Studio jeweler and Professor at UArts and Tyler School of Art Hilary Jay, Founder and Director of DesignPhiladelphia Caroline Tiger, Journalist and author of the Philadelphia Inquirer's "Consumed" Jennifer Zwilling, Curator and craft historian at Tyler School of Art and PAFA Deadline for Entries: March 15th, 5pm

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Sculpture shows in Philly

Stephen Layne

Yesterday Gus and I went to check out the Stephen Layne show at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and the Adam Wallacavage show at the Philadelphia Art Alliance. The mix of carving, casting and direct sculpting in epoxy clay between the two shows was a nice combo (especially if you are a process nerd like myself and like figuring out how things are made.) 

 Stephen Layne

 Adam Wallacavage

 

 Adam Wallacavage

 

Michael Fujita also had a show in one of the first floor galleries at the Philadelphia Art Alliance.

Shiny Monster at the Philadelphia Art Alliance

  
Shiny Monster: An Installation by Adam Wallacavage opens tomorrow night at the Philadelphia Art Alliance. Looking forward to seeing his chandeliers all over the place!

Thursday, May 17th, 6-8pm
Philadelphia Art Alliance
251 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103


More info from Philadelphia Art Alliance's Facebook event page:

Inspired by the Gothic interiors of now-closed Catholic churches he visited throughout Philadelphia, Adam Wallacavage channeled his fascination with chandeliers by creating Jules Verne-inspired lighting for the dining room in his Victorian brownstone. To construct these octopus sculptures, Wallacavage taught himself the traditional techniques of ornamental plastering, which includes large-cast plaster work and hand-sculpted pieces from epoxy-clay. Those initial sculptures inspired Wallacavage to continue to experiment in form, color, and technique, even developing his own unique glazes and application technique to give his pieces a unique vibrant shimmer.

More recently, Wallacavage has added his love of kitsch to his sculptures. Casts of cartoon bunnies and elephants, Hello Kitty heads, and vintage toys are incorporated into his pieces, which are then covered in bright glazes in shades such as bubble-gum pink and mint green. The resulting sculptures reflect his varied aesthetic interests, ranging from 16th Century Baroque opulence to 1940s Americana. For his first solo exhibition in Philadelphia, Wallacavage will take inspiration from his lavishly decorated home by presenting several new chandeliers within each gallery.

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Weekend Recap:allTURNatives: Form + Spirit 2011

This weekend Justin, Olivia and I headed over to the opening reception for allTURNatives: Form + Spirit 2011, the International Turning Exchange (ITE) Exhibition at the Philadelphia Art Alliance. The Center for Art in Wood (the new Woodturning Center!) is showcasing the work of the 2011 ITE Fellows: Noah Addis, Michael DeForest, Daniel Forrest Hoffman, Beth Ireland, Carl Pittman, Kimberly Winkle, and Jennifer A. Zwilling.

Here are images we took of some of the work, which was really amazing.

Michael de Forest, Mo.S.P. '53, 2011

This work in the face is all marquetry...marquetry!!!! Insane and amazing!

Michael de Forest, Mo.S.P. '53, 2011

Daniel Forest Hoffman, Ram, 2011

I love the combination of the carving and the use of the shavings in this piece.

Daniel Forest Hoffman, Ram, 2011

The artist encouraged viewers to handle this bowl and another piece like it...
they were so light and flexible!

Michael de Forest, The Frog - Rebirth and Transmutation, 2003

Beth Ireland, Totems, 2011

I love how the piece below looks so industrial...at first glance you'd never guess it was wood.

Beth Ireland, Artifacts, 2011

Beth Ireland, Artifacts, 2011

The show, on the 3rd floor of the Art Alliance, runs through August 28th so be sure to check it out!

And also a big congrats to new Executive Director of the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Molly Dougherty!!! And a welcome to the new Chief Curator, Sarah Archer! Congrats to you both and welcome to Philadelphia Sarah!!