A Visual Artist’s material production ultimately finds itself in the complex, audacious and risky business of mounting a public exhibition. Historically, exhibitions are repositories of ideas that are placed at the indeterminate point of an idea’s continued life, or a quiet demise in the minds of the public.
In the Visual Arts, this continually repeating fact is most dramatically demonstrated with young artists, who find bright interests and bravely search for a place in the world for those rough, exciting, and daring concepts.
Lauren Scheufler and Jamie Morse have placed their beautiful work in a small, elongated and derelict space located in Uptown Normal, Illinois, where an alternative gallery space has been leased to the School of Art, Illinois State University. The Town, mindful of the needs for student artists to have a space to show their work off-campus, has supported the student’s efforts at having visibility in one of the most distinguished small cities in the nation.
The two artists are attempting to shape a paradigm shift in the viewer. They refer to this process as a psychological evolution, where upon entering the gallery, we are confronted with jewel encrusted amorphous shapes (over 40 in all) that are in themselves strikingly beautiful objects. Through the clever arrangement of objects, many no larger than a cell phone, we are asked to reflect on our attachment to precious objects.
Lauren Sheufler, Untitled Object, plaster, costume jewelry, dimensions variable, 2011
As the viewer proceeds along the gallery’s length, they encounter a large hand-blown glass installation. The glass configurations are elongated lengths of clear glass tubes, with varying hues of blue, red and amber. These stunning configurations all hang vertically from the gallery’s low ceiling, pointing to the floor, directing our attention to glittering patterns that reference the surface of water.
Jamie Morse, hand blown glass, reflective particles, dimensions variable, 2011
If one takes time with this exhibition, they will find the effect of the work evokes longing, with the ultimate calming effect of the raindrop reference. The work in this exhibition is striking in its simplicity and demonstrates how the salient aspects of well conceived objects and installations can transform disjointed spaces, both in rooms, and in the mind.
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Congratulations to the Sculptors, Lauren Sheufler, and Jamie Morse, for their magnificent efforts in mounting a beautiful exhibition
Thanks to Professor James Major, Dean of the College of Fine Arts
Thanks to Professor Tony Crowely, Director of the School of Art for facilitating the function of this gallery, along with the efforts of Assistant Professor Randy Reid, who has rennovated two student exhibition facilities over the past few years
Many thanks to the Honorable Chris Koos, Mayor of Normal, Illinois
Also, thanks goes out to John Miller, Associate Professor of Glass Arts, Illinois State University, School of Art, to our wonderful Visual Art Faculty, and to all our dedicated and talented students in the School of Art
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I get so much content from your incredible work (much of which I have put on hold because of time) that it is a joy when you just show up. Thanks for the kind comment Padraig, and I hope things settle down for all of us on this forum. It still is one of the best platforms for a wide range of creative content.
Maybe?
Death To Fett is Gary Justis.
You sure know am teasing.
Maybe Fett is Abraham L.
Lincoln
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Books serve to show a man that
those original thoughts of his
aren't very new at all.
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Your etc., expressions create.
There are Thought/Ideas too.
People suggest and simply charm.
There's creative music in 'our' heart.
Thanks...
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Snoopy?
Editor?
Maybe?
Death To Fett is Gary Justis.
You sure know am teasing.
Maybe Fett is Abraham L.
Lincoln
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Books serve to show a man that
those original thoughts of his
aren't very new at all.
`
Your etc., expressions create.
There are Thought/Ideas too.
People suggest and simply charm.
There's creative music in 'our' heart.
Thanks...
Sheufler's pieces make me think of Judy Onofrio's sculptures, everything variable, mixed memories and texture. I'm heading back for more rain, though. Bellisimo ~
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We can't ever really fully explain?
John Henry (singer) wanted to die with a hammer in his hands (lyrics) and be a human who spoke.
He wanted to respect and adore truth.
The John Henry's are no 'fan' of fakes.
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Congratulations. Yesterday was rainy.
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Langston Hughes ~ April Rain Song -
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Let the rain kiss you
Let the rain beat upon your head with
silver liquid drops
Let the rain sing you a lullaby
The rain makes still pools on the sidewalk
The rain makes running pools in the gutter
The rain plays a little self-song on our roof
at night-
And I love the rain.
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(catch 22 etc., Yahoo!)
Let's enjoy a sunshine day!
I confess there's a lot of "modern" art that escapes me, tho Dali and Picasso both reach me, as does that fellow Gary Justis.
Rated with hugs
Like a slightly ( very ? ) crazy Tiffany's ;-)
Similarly with Jamie Morse at first I felt " O. Too precious," but exploring via your photos they began to reveal themselves - the one in the corner with the aqua to blue ripples was my " Ah Ha !" moment. Being able to "enter" these pieces, along a meandering path lends a nervous sort of energy ( big viewer, fragile attenuated glass threads ) - I'm blown away ( ;-) by the sheer craftsmanship of this.
Love the use of colour - from clear water to amber, even blood ...
Something in slow motion.
I'm amazed by what I've been able to experience through your photos - can only imagine the feeling of being there, among it all.
The two artists complement each other beautifully too.
Many thanks for this, Gary. I love it.
♥R
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As for the other, I had the opposite impression: they grabbed my attention at first, I liked the luxe look to them...but by the end shot I felt kind of sad that these pieces had been re-purposed onto plaster and called "art"....
Thanks for sharing these! It's so important for artists to reach and explore their creativity -- I'm glad to have a peek.
That floor is fantabulous.
I've not visited your blog before that I remember. I'm off to look at your work now!
+ your? words "...salient aspects...transform disjointed spaces...in the mind."
Yeah, I get it. Thanks for the adjustment. I needed that.
The long tubes of glass remind me of stalactmites or icicles.
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May both of these women have long wonderful careers, and stay in their chosen profession and be successful. Beautiful work.
Rita, Yes when things go right, I think how I have one of the best jobs in the world..
Thanks.
Catch-22, thanks for the lovely comment I have to look for Onofrio’s work!
Con, Good to see you! Yes the art of glass requires incredible concentration and discipline…I could never be a glass person. I admire it a great deal.
Hello Matt, Thank you my friend.
Mare!!! Those young ladies did a magnificent job!
Sparking, You are most welcome.
Art, I cried…a grown man…can you imagine?
Caroline, So do I…
Rebecca, I hope to discover you as well and thanks for the sweet comment.
Tom, You know how I feel, and I know the same of you (You are such a smart fellow).
Linda, Always…my eyes are sometimes clouded by delusion. Thank you oooooo
Owl, Good to see you xoxoox…..I hope you carry the images for a while…if you want too.
Dianaani, those puddles are precious! Oxox
Monsieur, I am honored once more. I am only a persistent nag, with the churning thoughts of the youth who surround me. Thank you for the very sweet sentiment.
Kim, I am so happy you see the work with the depth you have conveyed. Thank you for such a great description of your perception of the work.
FusunA, No forgiveness on anything oxoxoox. You are welcome and I thank you for the attention to the work.
Susie, thank you…I will look!
Maria, Jamie wraps her work around air…I love that image. Thanks for the comment dear friend.
Hi Christine! Me too! Thanks!
Thanks Stacey, I try to get the images recorded and out of our little corner of the World!
Thinking, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the work. I am hoping the difference creates a fine complimentary relationship.
String, Thanks..it is!
Hello Buffy! Thanks so much… The OS forum allows for the visual and I am so grateful.
Robin, You too sweet one……oxoxooxo
Kh333, good to met you and thanks!
Anne, You are welcome, thanks for coming.
AJ thanks and you’re welcome…I think….
Trudge, Thanks for the comment. Good to see you. I thought of purses too.
Julie, Thanks for such a thoughtful two comments. They are both into many differing directions. Very advanced for 20 something’s.
Femme, She does have a good Eye. I am hard-pressed to convince folks of this. It’s hard to do this, because one has to have a sense of color, form, scale, and pattern. Hmmmm…. Sounds like sculpture. They did a good job and I am very pleased. It was all them, from concept to exhibition.
Cathy, Good to see you always…oxxo, your comment is so kind.
Scanner, thanks so much for coming by. It’s great watching a little exhibition get so much interest. Best wishes……G
Owl, Wow Twice! Take all you want….
The 2nd time I walked thru the exhibit I read the artists statement 1st. I was then able to see the exhibit in a totally different light. The artists did a good job of getting their point across.