4/20/07: For Immediate Release. Download PDF.
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Blue Cells |
Blue Cells, an installation of ceramic, nylon, and light, oscillates betwe en ethereal and eerie, soft and solid , heavy and light. The a rtist, Syracuse-based Erin Lyden Murphy, capitalizes on the ever-changing lighting unique to The Warehouse Gallery's Window Projects space: Daylight shines upon an airy web of delicate white membranes, while the nighttime reveals the cavernous architecture of a strange organism bathed in dramatic blue light.
Artist Statement: "Containment, color, form, space, perception, and materiality are all integral tools used to facilitate my exploration of the body and human experience. The premise of Blue Cells is understood within a person's disengagement with one's self. I exam the cell as the primary element of the body and utilize an abstracted representation to engage the viewer in an alternate understanding of the human body in conjunction with the physical environment."
About the Artist: Erin Lyden Murphy was born in Syracuse, NY, where she currently lives. She received a BFA in Ceramics from Syracuse University and an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Tennessee. She has exhibited widely across the United States, as well as in Jingdezhen, China and Cortona, Italy.
About the Window Projects: The Warehouse Gallery offers
artists from Central New York a unique opportunity to create an installation
for a stunning new venue in downtown Syracuse. We invite you to create
something for us.
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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2/9/07: For Immediate Release. Dowload press release here.
ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT: THE WINDOW PROJECTS INAUGURAL EXHIBITION
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LOGOS |
The
Warehouse Gallery has launched Window Projects, one
of four satellite galleries located on the busy stretch of West Fayette
Street between Franklin and West streets in downtown Syracuse . The unique
Window Projects venue is viewable at all hours, through three enormous,
12-foot-high windows that are lit from sundown to sunrise. The Warehouse
Gallery commissions Central New York artists to create distinctive installations
for this space, which is perfect for large-scale 2D, 3D, or video work.
The first Window Projects exhibition is LOGOS, by Utica-based artist Jason
Nickel. An arrangement of minimal wooden shelves supports broken and painted
panes of glass layered in s ets. The artist writes, “I am seeking a contemporary
context for the cosmos that was once painted on temple walls and ceilings.
My intent is shift that subject from pictorial depiction toward visceral
and personal experience, encouraging the viewer to reflect inward.” Appropriately,
this exhibition is viewed through large windows whose reflective and transparent
qualities flicker throughout the day as cloud and light conditions change.
It is located in a heavily trafficked district where commuters and pleasure
seekers alike pass by on their way in and out of Armory Square . Nickel's
Artist Statement : “The title of this work, LOGOS, is Greek for
‘word' or ‘language', but also connotes thought, reason, proportion, principle,
standard and logic. The impetus is my meditations on the creation of language
from abstract sounds and utterances, and the manner in which these sounds
create meaning. It is commonly thought that a particular language leads
to a particular conception of the world. “The formal construction of the
piece is related to my interests in music, particularly improvisational
jazz. I sometimes view this work as visual music. Evidence of this is
apparent in the manner by which I rethink it and install it in a new way
each time — I improvise on the spot, creating a new version of the piece
each installation. “Installing this piece in the Window Projects adds
a new layer, as outside spectators have a broken view of the work across
several windows. This new framing is similar to comic book panels.” About
the Artist: Jason Nickel was born near Buffalo and grew up in
Scranton and Philadelphia , PA , and Rochester , NY . He earned a B.F.A.
at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio in 1994 and an M.F.A.
at Stony Brook University in 1997. He has exhibited in solo and group
shows at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Albany Center Galleries,
Artemesia Gallery in Chicago , Cynthia Broan Gallery in New York and the
Everson Museum of Art Biennial, and has work in several private and corporate
collections.
Nickel works with themes of spirituality and metaphysics. His media have
included painting, printmaking, sculpture, webcomics and installation
art. For more information on the artist, visit www.JasonNickel.net
About the Window Projects: The Warehouse Gallery offers
artists from Central New York a unique opportunity to create an installation
for a stunning new venue in downtown Syracuse . Reaching morning commuters
and last-call revelers, our street-level windows on the busy intersection
of West Fayette and West streets are lit all night to display commissioned
art. We invite you to create something for us.
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.
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3/22/07: For Immediate Release. Dowload press release here.
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Cycle
of Life - Green Lakes |
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
Video and photographs by Cathryn Lahm
1–23 December 2006
Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00–6:00pm
The Link
Community Art Space at The Warehouse Gallery
350 W. Fayette Street (at West St)
Downtown Syracuse, New York 13202
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:
- SUArt Galleries is the new amalgamation of the Lowe Art Gallery and the University Art Collection. The Galleries' contribution to the exhibition illustrates the rich diversity of the permanent collection, from the haunting Renaissance images by Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach to the sharp social commentary of Goya. The department's strength in 20th century American art is seen in Martin Lewis' sweltering New York nocturne, Glow of the City, and in a pair of chromed Art Deco poodles by Boris Lovet-Lorski.
- Light Work's Permanent Collection includes work donated by participants in the Artist-in-Residence program. Selected for the exhibition is a photo from Chan Chao's series of Burmese Rebels, also chosen for the 2002 Whitney Biennial. A sense of calm and tenderness is captured, while also bringing greater awareness of the democracy movement in Burma. Carrie Mae Weems investigates the power of racial jokes and the tradition of oral history in a black-and-white photograph incorporating text. The signature weaving technique of Dinh Q. Lê is on view, combining images from the Vietnam War with stills from popular movies. Recognizing how Hollywood's representation of the war stretches from the hyper-real to the surreal, Lê suggests it produces a new kind of memory which is 'neither fact nor fiction.' Also exploring the border of culture and representation are the collaborative team Max Becher and Andrea Robbins. Their series German Indians looks at a long-standing German romanticization of the American West.
- The Special Collections Research Center of Syracuse University Library displays classic images taken for Life magazine by Margaret Bourke-White, alongside her view camera and its travel case; 19th century sideshow performers from the Ronald G. Becker Collection of Charles Eisenmann Photographs; the first comic strip character, the Yellow Kid, created by Richard Outcault; and playful sketches by the Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer.
- Community Folk Art Center contrasts fearsome masks from West Africa with carnivalesque ones from Mexico. The wooden Liberian visors, once part of the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, and now in CFAC's permanent collection, incorporate natural materials such as feathers and hair. The devil faces flourished with festive paint are from the Mexican folk art collection of Alejandro Garcia, director of SU's School of Social Work.
- The finale of the show is the back room (the former vault of the building), devoted to The Warehouse Gallery's dreamy projection of the future. An enticing list of upcoming initiatives includes an Art Happy Hour for downtowners, a series highlighting young art collectives across North America, and a store for affordable, handcrafted art objects, among others. The gallery's mission is to engage the community in a dialogue regarding the role the arts can play in illuminating the critical issues of our times. Visitors can interact with the displays: a plant-shaped chalkboard asks viewers what they'd like to see in The Warehouse Gallery, clipboards gather information from potential collaborators, labeled Polaroids virtually introduce audiences to one another, and submission applications are dispensed. The gallery will commission Central New York artists to create unique installations for their street-level windows facing the busy intersection of West Fayette and West Streets.
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.
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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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