2008 May â Artist: Fred Richman - Society of Connecticut Sculptors

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SCS Newsletter May, 2008 monument for the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. His larger-than-life sculpture “Lone Sailor” sits on a site near the Capitol building and is viewed by thousands of visitors every year. This commission peaked the interest of national media including the Today Show, Newsweek and The Washington Post. A Weston, CT, resident for 35 years, Stanley shares his time between his secluded studio and home here and another one in Pietrasanta, Italy. Former Governor of Virginia Mark Warner commissioned the Civil Rights Memorial in 2005. Stanley, who is a member of the Society of Connecticut Sculptors in addition to his world renown, submitted his proposal to the Governor’s committee for the Capitol Square Civil Rights Memorial Foundation. Stanley’s proposal won and he began work on the project in October of 2006. The total cost is expected to be about $2.6 million, with the money being raised from private donations. Bleifeld did most of the work on this enormous undertaking in Pietrasanta, where he has a big studio and the help of an excellent assistant and other skillful local artisans. Stanley estimates that he worked for about ten to twelve hours daily on this project. The unveiling of the monument will take place in Richmond on Monday, July 21 st . A small group of SCS members are planning to attend. Editor’s Musings One of the amazing things that happens to me when I go to work in the company of other sculptors in a studio not far from my home is that the experience is much more than just the coaxing of the clay into various shapes and forms. It is the uplift, too, and the inspiration I get from bouncing ideas off of others in the studio, plus getting and giving reactions to my work and the work of my colleagues. I love being a part of a group of like-minded individuals who are there to work and support each other. And while I love being surrounded by beauty, I can also 3 Above are views of two of four sides of the new Virginia State Civil Rights Memorial by Stanley Bleifeld. See www.vacivilrightsmemorial.org/ memorial/render/ for more views and details. Society of CT Sculptors Board of Directors John Molloy, President Harold Wright, Treasurer Susan Zurles, Vice President LeaAnn Cogswell, Secretary Members at Large Ken Bujnowski Steffi Friedman Rosemary Gurpide Helene Johnson Maurice Maultz Fred Richman Fay Stevenson-Smith Wendy Swain Jack Yerkes SCS Newsletter May, 2008 spend a lot of time in the studio with lots of unsightly plastic covering people’s works, various sculpture stands scattered about and tools laid out all over the studio for the convenience of all the sculptors working there. The beauty which emerges from this seeming chaos inspires my creativity and lights a certain fire in me. For me, there is no weather, no heat, no cold, no sun, nor rain – just a spot to unleash my soul and block out the outside world for a time. For that, I am most grateful.. I hope that you, too, have found your spot for creativity, and, in this world of busy and busier, work that truly fulfills your soul. –Wendy Swain May 2 Field Trip to New York City Five SCS members took the train together into New York City on a cool, overcast morning to explore the city and some of its sculpture. The first stop was at the National Sculpture Society, at 46th and Park Avenue, to view the 75th Annual Exhibition in the Atrium of its lovely, modern building. The 60 sculptures on view were selected from over 800 Individual sculptures at right are from the 75 th NSS exhibit – clockwise from top left, by Marsha Tosk, Richard Blake, Jane DeDecker, Joy Beckner and the show winner, “Iron Child” (sculpted in wood) by Stephen Layne. See the NSS site for more. Other shots are at the Lucchesi studio – Bruno with Louise and Pat Wiley and with Patti Law, Ann Rosow-Lucchesi showing Wendy Swain one of Bruno’s books. 4
SCS Newsletter May, 2008 entries by a jury. The variety of sculptures was noteworthy. A separate Awards Jury selected fifteen sculptures for awards totaling more than $12,000. The subject matter of pieces ranged from birds and animals, some lifelike and others whimsical, to human figures in various poses. The materials ranged from terra cotta to bronze and wood. Gwen Pier, Executive Director of the NSS, was kind enough to accompany the group for a short time through the exhibit and to take some photographs of us as well. (The exhibit ends May 30th and will then travel to Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina, for display from June 28 to August 24.) We enjoyed the walk up Madison Avenue next to visit the Wildenstein and Knoedler Galleries, located on 64th and 70th respectively. The galleries held mostly paintings, some by very well known artists – with price tags into the millions. Then we hopped on a subway to wend our way down to the East Village where we had had an invitation from Ann and Bruno Lucchesi to visit their work studio. That was the true highlight of the day – viewing the wonderful array of completed sculptures by both Bruno and Ann as well as seeing works in progress and getting to interact with them and ask questions about techniques and ideas. The smiles and laughter flowed freely. (You can view slide shows of both Bruno’s and Ann’s sculpture on our website – www.ctsculptors.org.) The promised rain did not materialize, so the day was a special delight – talking about sculpture and art in a small group of friends – “hanging out” for the day, but with a purpose. Opportunities such as this are just one good reason for being a member of a group like the Society of Connecticut Sculptors. Hopefully you may be a part of the group next time. Some Possibilities for Summer Fun Mixed with Inspiration Summer Workshops are being offered in many, many locations around the country. For us, there are two of special note— MARBLE CARVING with Fred Brownstein. This workshop will be taking place from August 4 to 8 in Salem, New York. “This marble carving residency will offer instruction in marble carving for a mixed group of participants from beginners to more experienced sculptors who wish to learn and improve their techniques. We will cover the three main phases of marble sculpture: roughing out, modeling with chisels and finishing. All tools and techniques will be demonstrated. 5 Fred X. Brownstein sculptures above and at right: “The Wall” and “Ricordo di Profumo” (from the 2006 NSS annual exhibit. SCS Newsletter May, 2008 “For the more advanced participants we will work with the ‘machinetta’ (pointing device) to reproduce a plaster model in marble using the Italian pointing method for transferring accurate measurements.” (The cost is $525.) For more information, contact Salem Art Works, 19 Cary Lane Salem, New York 12865. Fred X. Brownstein is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society who was recently featured in their News Bulletin. He is internationally known for his marble work. Fred says that living in Italy from 1975 to 1991 was the foundation for all of his work. SCULPTURE with Paul Lucchesi. This workshop will take place from July 19 to 26 at the Punch Bowl, on the coast of Maine. The cost is around $1,300, which includes 4-6 hours of instruction per day, three meals daily, beautiful rooms with water views and daily instructor critiques on the Northwest Porch. “This five-day workshop will emphasize the individuality and expression of bas-relief sculpture with the Human Figure as the central theme. Paul will discuss different approaches and demonstrate techniques and structure throughout the week, helping students to gain both technical skill and confidence.” He reminds students that “the whole point is to have fun.” (Contact Gar Waterman, 425 West Rock Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515) Paul Lucchesi is an accomplished painter, sculptor and teacher from Brooklyn, NY, and son of Bruno Lucchesi. OTHER LOCAL WORKSHOP LOCATIONS OF POSSIBLE INTEREST: Arts Center at Killingworth, Carriage Barn Arts Center (New Canaan), Creative Arts Workshop (New Haven), Guilford Art Center, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts (Old Lyme), New Haven Paint & Clay Club, Rowayton Arts Center, Silvermine School of Art (Norwalk). ARTS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (A New Column) 6 By Louise Wiley George Bernard Shaw said, “If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples, then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” I would like to begin a new column to appear in our future newsletters which will hopefully exchange ideas and benefit us all. Who among us knows everything about sculpting? Have you ever been trying to complete a project and run into a problem which you may have had difficulty solving? Have you solved a problem and are willing to share your solution with other sculptors? Has a new idea or technique come into your bag of tricks which may be helpful to others? Have you had an interesting experience with a gallery, show place, foundry, a new or different tool? Let’s have a question-and-answer – helpful hints (information) – section. No matter what medium you work in, we all can learn and profit from our fellow artists, but you can’t learn if you don’t ask.
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