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Cycle
of Life – Green Lakes is a collection
of photographs born out of Marna Bell's early training as an abstract
expressionist. This group of digital photographs charts the changing seasons
and explores the expansive realms that lie beneath the surface of the
azure waters of Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville , New York . For
the artist, this series stands as a personal record of time, a collection
of moments that address the cycles inherent in nature.
Artist Statement : "Looking through the lens of
my camera has helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my
life. Green Lakes represents a period of time between the autumn
of 2005, when I received a camera from my mother, to August 10, 2006,
the day my mother died. During this time I took over 4,000 photographs
of the changing lake and surrounding woods. The leaves and trees became
old, familiar friends, and I began to recognize them as they went through
their own cycle of life. These images are a record for me, a visual history
of decay and regeneration. This show is dedicated to the memory of my
mother, Edith Fuhrman."
About Marna Bell: Born in Brooklyn , NY . Bell received
a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn , NY and an MFA from Syracuse University
. She has exhibited widely in New York State , and her impressive exhibition
history includes solo exhibitions at Clarion State College in Clarion,
PA and the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse .
The Link is one of the Community Art Spaces programmed
by The Warehouse Gallery.
The Warehouse Gallery is a new contemporary art space exhibiting and commissioning work by international and local artists in a variety of media. It is located on the edge of downtown Syracuse 's Armory Square, south of the I-81/I-690 highway intersection.
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2/1/07: For Immediate Release. Dowload press release here.
Collaborations with Children at the Edward Smith Elementary School
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Dreams: Between the Sky and the Earth, Collaborations with Children at the Edward Smith Elementary School explores the dreams and visual imaginations of fifth grade students in the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) and is the culmination of the efforts of an innovative course, "Literacy, Community and Photography," offered through Syracuse University 's College of Visual and Performing Arts.
"Literacy, Community and Photography," inspired by a national movement to promote literacy through the arts, is taught by photographer Stephen Mahan, working in collaboration with Mary Lynn Mahan, art teacher at Edward Smith Elementary School . The course brings SU students into the elementary school classroom as teaching artists and demonstrates how a strong relationship between the arts and the basic school curriculum can promote writing as well as visual literacy among students. This pioneering course is part of the collaborative program, Partnership for Better Education, between the SCSD, SU, Light Work and partnering area institutions.
As part of the exhibition, Stephen and Mary Lynn will present the Burton Blatt Innovation Grant Gallery Talk at 4:30 p.m., Feb. 15, where they will describe their passionate commitment to teaching photography as a way to foster self esteem, written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking in the classroom. Edward Smith classrooms are based on the philosophy of whole school inclusion, which enables every child--including those with and without disabilities--to be a member of the classroom community and participate in the arts programming. The closing reception for the exhibition will follow the gallery talk, with both events open to the public.
This program is supported by Partnership for Better Education, SU, SCSD, an Innovation Grant from Burton Blatt Institute, SU's College of Visual and Performing Arts and Light Work.
Partnership for Better Education is supported in part through grants from SU's Burton Blatt Institute, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Verizon Foundation, the New York State Department of Education, Higher Education Services Corp. and the U.S. Department of Education.
The Link is one of three Community Art Spaces programmed by The Warehouse Gallery, located in front of the Architecture Reading Room. For information about the gallery and exhibition opportunities, visit www.The Warehouse Gallery.org
The Warehouse Gallery is a new contemporary art space exhibiting and commissioning work by international artists in a variety of media. Housed in a former furniture warehouse, it is located on the edge of downtown Syracuse 's Armory Square, south of the I-81/I-690 highway intersection.
12/11/06: For Immediate Release. Download PDF version of Press Release here.
SUMMER INDOORS
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Phenomena
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SYRACUSE,
NY—Phenomena of Nature is a video and photographic installation
by Central New York artist Cathryn Lahm. Reminiscent of early video experiments,
Lahm has stripped her source images of their original context, leaving
the viewer with a dynamic play of black and white shapes and patterns.
The artist offers subtle clues to the original, natural environment she
recorded, leaving digital flames, visual static, and undulating camouflage.
Artist Statement: "I have always been fascinated by the
phenomena sunlight creates: the patterns, shapes, and reflections on and
through various surfaces. It’s Nature’s way of creating art. I find an
instinctive, spiritual harmony in the dancing of light and shadow. With
this video I’ve attempted to link organic forms and to create cohesiveness
and ambiguity through the process of desaturation. The photographs printed
from the video represent the emotions and spirit I experienced while making
Phenomena of Nature."
About Cathryn Lahm: Born: St. Louis, Missouri. After
living in several US cities and holding careers in both sports management
and nursing, Lahm moved to Syracuse to pursue her childhood dream of becoming
an artist. She is currently studying at Syracuse University and will complete
her B.F.A. in Art Photography in May 2007.
The Link is one of three Community Art Spaces programmed
by The Warehouse Gallery, located in front of the Architecture Reading
Room.
The Warehouse Gallery is Syracuse’s newest contemporary
art space exhibiting and commissioning work by international and local
artists in a variety of media. It is located on the edge of Armory Square,
south of the 81 and 690 highway intersection.
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NEW ART SPACE THE WAREHOUSE GALLERY LAUNCHES FIRST SEASON
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Lively
exhibition includes historic and contemporary international works
Syracuse, NY - The Warehouse Gallery is a brand new contemporary art
space on the edge of Armory Square in downtown Syracuse, New York. Housed
in the former Dunk & Bright furniture warehouse (renovated into
the iconic blue and gold windowed addition to the skyline) the Gallery
exhibits and commissions work by international and local artists.
Vibrant
hand-painted vines lace the gallery walls, cleverly tying together the
diverse works and accentuating the “family tree” theme of the exhibition,
CMAC: The Roots of Collaboration, on view
from August 24 through October 19, 2006.
This family consists of members in the recently formed Coalition of
Museum and Art Centers. CMAC, an initiative by Syracuse University Chancellor
Nancy Cantor, has a mission to celebrate and explore the visual and
electronic arts through exhibitions, publications, education, and scholarship.
CMAC brings together the programs, services, and projects of several
different campus art centers and affiliated non-profit organizations
in a collaborative effort to expand the public's awareness, understanding,
and involvement in the arts.
Notes The Warehouse Gallery Director Astria Suparak, who curated the
show in concert with each organization, “This exhibition reveals the
unique personality of each Coalition member, elucidating the different
objectives and sampling treasures from each collection. It was conceived
to appeal to a wide range of audiences.” She adds, “It has something
for everyone, whether you're a tree-hugger, pet-lover, art buff, D&D
enthusiast, political activist, contortionist, and/or artist!”
CMAC: The Roots of Collaboration is a visual guide to the coalition organizations:
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Coalition members are each matched to an indigenous tree for the exhibition CMAC: The Roots of Collaboration. This organizational strategy is in line with The Warehouse Gallery’s lively, organic growth and novel way of incorporating regional idiosyncrasies into its international exhibitions.
Fill
up on art and food at The Warehouse Gallery’s picnic-themed reception
on September 21, 2006, from 5–8 pm.
Press Release: Download
PDF format -- Preview
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THE WAREHOUSE GALLERY DESIGNATES FOUR NEW VENUES FOR COMMUNITY ARTISTS
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Learning
Through the Lens: Collaborations with Children at the Ed Smith School Overcoming Inertia: Fiber art by Kathryn Martini Through A Glass Dimly: Paintings by Bill Finch The
Warehouse Gallery's Community Art Spaces |
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