2009 New Releases
"Form In Motion II" Opens August 15
CONTACT:
Janet
Peterson, Marketing and Public Relations Director
TEL:
(856)
825-6800, Ext. 108
FAX: (856) 825-2410
E-MAIL: jpeterson@wheatonarts.org
“FORM IN
MOTION ii” – NEW EXHIBIT IN THE GALLERY OF FINE CRAFT AT WHEATONARTS FEATURES “lIFETILES
SERIES” BY RUFUS BUTLER SEDER
MILLVILLE, NJ – The Gallery of
Fine Craft at WheatonArts presents, “Form In Motion II,” opening August 15 and
continuing through October 4. The exhibit features mobiles, jewelry and
glass sculptures that depict motion. The featured artist is Rufus Butler Seder
and his “Lifetile Series.”
By combining hundreds of Lifetiles, Seder is able to
create large-scale "Movies for the Wall" - optical murals that appear
to come to life, move and change when the observer travels by them. Lifetiles
murals contain no moving parts. The motion is in the eye of the beholder. Since 1990 he has designed, fabricated and installed dozens of Lifetile
works in museums, aquariums and other public places around the world. The
medium is maintenance-free and lends itself to almost any subject or location,
outdoors or in. No special lighting is required.These lens-ribbed glass tiles were
originated by Seder and he is the only artist in the world working in the
Lifetiles medium.
Visitors can meet Seder
and attend a book signing event on Saturday, August 15, from 1 p.m. to
3 p.m. He will
discuss the process behind his work and sign copies of the bestselling children’s
books, Gallop! and Swing! Published in 2007, Gallop! introduced the technology called
“Scanimation.” The book was a #1 bestseller on the New York Times children’s book list. Each book cost $12.95 and can
be ordered in the Gallery of Fine Craft.
The Gallery of Fine Craft features
one-of-a-kind contemporary sculpture and fine crafts in glass, ceramics, wood,
metal, textile and mixed media plus a broad selection of glass jewelry. The exhibit
space changes four to six times a year with shows by established and emerging
artists and studios. It is dedicated to excellence in the development of studio
glass art and regional craft and is a well-known destination for collectors,
artists and students. A diverse range of select sculptural pieces from past
exhibits and a variety of decorative pieces with an emphasis on works in glass can
be seen in The Gallery’s front rooms. Works from WheatonArts resident artists, Creative
Glass Center of America Fellows, and other nationally and internationally known
artists are available for sale.
The
Gallery of Fine Craft and the other WheatonArts museum stores are open Tuesday
through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is free to shop and stroll at WheatonArts
except during outdoor special events.
WheatonArts
is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Labor Day. An admission
ticket is required to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife
Center and Artist Studios.
For
more information about the exhibit call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, extension
155, or visit www.wheatonarts.org/museumstores/gallery.
To learn about WheatonArts visit www.wheatonarts.org.
WheatonArts
strives to make exhibits, events and programs accessible to all visitors.
Provide two weeks notice to accommodate needs. Patrons with hearing and speech
disabilities may contact WheatonArts through the New Jersey Relay Service (TRS)
800-852-7899 or by dialing 711.
Funding
has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a
Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge
Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. WheatonArts receives
general operating support from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Division
of Cultural Affairs in the New Jersey Department of State and is supported in
part by the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
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