Benjamin Entner created a 350-pound stuffed black bear decorated in marker, while Elizabeth Agte designed gloves made from clothespins.
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Schweinfurth's New York exhibit displays art made in all mediums
Schweinfurth's New York exhibit displays art made in all mediums
Art connoisseur or not, the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center will get everyone's attention at its “Made in New York 2006” exhibit, opening Saturday. The only rule for artists is that they must live in New York.
“We want to show viewers the range and quality of art that is going on in New York state,” said Stephanie Schuster, assistant director of the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center.
For 10 years, the “Made in New York” exhibit has provided a way for artists from New York to show off their pieces of all artistic mediums to each other, art lovers and people who may just be getting their feet wet in the art field.
“People come from all over because it's summer, so they are already traveling in this region,” Schuster said. “It's a great time for visitors and the community to see this showcase because it highlights all of New York's art.”
Jurors Matthew Friday and Gerald Mead, both artists, carefully selected an eclectic group of 83 pieces by 71 artists. A variety of types of art including paintings, sculptures, textiles and multimedia installations will be displayed.
Applications were mailed to artists and entries were then selected by the two jurors. In a juried exhibition, pieces are sent on slides or CD's and are selected without using a scoring system. Jurors judge pieces on whether they are able to stand alone and catch someone's attention.
When photographer Marcus Devoe applied, he submitted his still life black and white photograph of three pears because he believes it stands alone. Devoe said the photograph is unique and also a strong representation of his work.
Elizabeth Agte, a jeweler from Rochester, said the selection process seems backward. Rather than trying to figure out why an artist made something, jurors pick based on whether a piece looks interesting without knowing anything about the background of it.
“This is not a curated exhibition where jurors are looking for art that exemplifies a certain theme or purpose,” Schuster said. “For this exhibition there are no preconceived notions. Each work submitted receives its own merits.”
Agte submitted a mixed media piece of gloves she created from found objects such as safety pins, embroidery and clothespins. Mixed media pieces use two different types of mediums in one piece.
“The clothespin glove is part of a series exploring gloves from many different ways,” Agte said. “I am making gloves that are both protective and decorative representing both history and the present.”
Susan Weisend of Aurora, submitted a drawing of a bird's nest that is 30 by 40 inches in size. She chose this drawing, part of a series of drawings of birds nests she did last November, because it represents high-quality art that jurors look for when selecting pieces.
By the May 1 entry due date, Matthew and Mead had to select between 65 to 85 pieces from the 250 submitted.
“The limited number of pieces selected and shown of the hundreds submitted, shows how selective the jurors are,” Agte said. “Schweinfurth always puts on amazing art shows. 'Made in New York' has a little bit of everything to see.”
Staff writer Kristina Martino can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 238 or at
kristina.martino@lee.net
“We want to show viewers the range and quality of art that is going on in New York state,” said Stephanie Schuster, assistant director of the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center.
For 10 years, the “Made in New York” exhibit has provided a way for artists from New York to show off their pieces of all artistic mediums to each other, art lovers and people who may just be getting their feet wet in the art field.
“People come from all over because it's summer, so they are already traveling in this region,” Schuster said. “It's a great time for visitors and the community to see this showcase because it highlights all of New York's art.”
Jurors Matthew Friday and Gerald Mead, both artists, carefully selected an eclectic group of 83 pieces by 71 artists. A variety of types of art including paintings, sculptures, textiles and multimedia installations will be displayed.
Applications were mailed to artists and entries were then selected by the two jurors. In a juried exhibition, pieces are sent on slides or CD's and are selected without using a scoring system. Jurors judge pieces on whether they are able to stand alone and catch someone's attention.
When photographer Marcus Devoe applied, he submitted his still life black and white photograph of three pears because he believes it stands alone. Devoe said the photograph is unique and also a strong representation of his work.
Elizabeth Agte, a jeweler from Rochester, said the selection process seems backward. Rather than trying to figure out why an artist made something, jurors pick based on whether a piece looks interesting without knowing anything about the background of it.
“This is not a curated exhibition where jurors are looking for art that exemplifies a certain theme or purpose,” Schuster said. “For this exhibition there are no preconceived notions. Each work submitted receives its own merits.”
Agte submitted a mixed media piece of gloves she created from found objects such as safety pins, embroidery and clothespins. Mixed media pieces use two different types of mediums in one piece.
“The clothespin glove is part of a series exploring gloves from many different ways,” Agte said. “I am making gloves that are both protective and decorative representing both history and the present.”
Susan Weisend of Aurora, submitted a drawing of a bird's nest that is 30 by 40 inches in size. She chose this drawing, part of a series of drawings of birds nests she did last November, because it represents high-quality art that jurors look for when selecting pieces.
By the May 1 entry due date, Matthew and Mead had to select between 65 to 85 pieces from the 250 submitted.
“The limited number of pieces selected and shown of the hundreds submitted, shows how selective the jurors are,” Agte said. “Schweinfurth always puts on amazing art shows. 'Made in New York' has a little bit of everything to see.”
Staff writer Kristina Martino can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 238 or at
kristina.martino@lee.net
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