Facination of Decay: Open through December 12 at the Cohen Gallery

Kate Roberts at the exhibition opening of  Fascination of Decay

Fascination of Decay

Fascination of Decay explores the question “What are the contemporary ruins of today?”  The show is based on the 1968 book of the same title describing how artists have found inspiration in decay for centuries.

Contemporary artists Alexis Grabowski, Walter McConnell, Kate Roberts, and Lee Somers construct explorations into the acceptance of 21st century decay. (All of the artists are Alfred University School of Art and Design Alum)

Walter McConnell, Artist and NYSCC Faculty, speaking about his work

The works presented in the show give a complete definition of decay and ruin. McConnell's piece Untitled is in a state of slow erosion as air slowly comes into contact with the piece.  Grabowski overexposes the viewer to the abundance of decay in both urban and rural areas.  Roberts touches on the fragile nature of decay and our eventual need to accept it.  Lastly, by repurposing wood from old pianos, Somers references a form of erosion in his piece Soundscape.

Curated by alum Kate Roberts (BFA 2010).

Linda Sikora and Matt Metz: Exhibition at TRAX

Upcoming Exhibition at TRAX Gallery

Work by Linda Sikora and Matt Metz 

November 17th - December 20, 2012

traxgallery.com

Anne Currier and Andrea Gill: ACC Award Winners

Photography Credit Matt Wittmeyer

Photography Credit Matt Wittmeyer

NYSCC Alfred University Faculty members Anne Currier and Andrea Gill both were selected as 2012 American Crafts Council Fellows. Presentations of the awards and an exhibition will occur at SOFA Chicago, Nov 1- 4, 2012.

http://craftcouncil.org/magazine/article/masters-anne-currier http://craftcouncil.org/magazine/article/masters-andrea-gill

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Andrea Gill: Voulkos Fellow at the Bray

Red and Pink Flowers, 2012

Andrea Gill is the 2012 Voulkos Visiting Artist Fellow at the Archie Bray Foundation beginning this October.  She will present a demonstration workshop October 19-20 in addition to spending time in her Bray studio.

www.archiebray.org 

Chris Miller: New Work at Melodie Mousset's Studio October 20-28

Chris Miller, Alfred's first Turner Teaching Fellow, is showing new work and building an installation at Melodie Mousset's studio from the 20th - 28th of October.  The environment will evolve over the course of the week.  Please stop by during the viewing times to observe the installation and his working method.

Chris Miller
www.chris-m-miller.com