"Hot Metal: An Exhibition of Women's Work" Sunday January 17th, 2010 3 to 5pm This event is free to the public |
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On Sunday January 17th from 3 to 5pm a reception will be held for a group exhibit entitled: “Hot Metal: an Exhibition of Women's Work” on display at Shumei International Institute. The exhibition features the art of three emerging female artists from the San Luis Valley. The process of sculpting is a very physical endeavor. Each of the three sculptors approaches her artwork in a different way, but with the same attention to detail and love of the medium.
Tiffany L. Lee makes small fabric quilts that she casts into bronze sculptures. Quilts have traditionally been given as gifts. Tiffany explains “by translating the quilts into metal, I am taking utilitarian objects, and making them into permanent tributes to the spirit of gift giving.”
Relationships are also an important part of the work of Alicia Hess. The artist explains, “although much of my artwork is about a personal journey through life, it is also about the relationships that we have with the people around us and how those relationships shape our perceptions.” She uses the figure to portray the emotions and struggles of life.
Rounding out the group show are lighthearted and fun sculptures by Caitlin Whitten. Caitlin describes her current sculptures as “an exploration into the imagination with the development of fantastic and whimsical creatures inspired by worlds much smaller than our own.”
The exhibitors use their artwork as a way to communicate what is important to them both as artists and as women. The work in this show is not only a manifestation of their perspective on the world, but also of the physical labor of the women as artists. The artists will speak about their creative process, foundry processes and be available for questions during the reception on January 17th from 3 to 5pm. This event is free to the public. Call 256-5284 for further information.
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