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Posted: Tuesday, November 08, 2005
“Kinetic Inspirations” Art Carvings by Dennis Kortyka and Ralph Bacon On display November 4 through November 29. Join us for an opening reception and meet the artists on Friday, November 4 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday 9 AM- 8 PM Friday and Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM The gallery is also open before G.B. Theatre performances and during intermission. Admission to the gallery is free. “As an artist, husband, father, teacher and woodworker, I have been taken in a direction of which I had never thought to go. At Ohio University I took a sculpture course with nationally know sculptor David Hostettler. In later years, I learned woodworking from three colleagues and was able to furnish our home with Pennsylvania Dutch and Shaker style furniture. “I began carving carousel figures because of my daughter. Dedra was a budding equestrian and was always asking if she could have a horse. I promised her she could have one when she was older and before she moved away. Since we live in an area that prohibits farm animals, I had to find a way to keep my promise to her. “The idea of a carousel horse for her graduation from nursing school at KSUAC came to mind. Without her knowledge I began to study the history of carousels and discovered an early 20th century German carousel carver named Daniel Mueller whose work appealed to me. All of the studying and carving was done in secret. Two years later on the night Dedra graduated, we came home early and placed the horse in the kitchen. I had kept my promise and Dedra named her horse ‘Victory.’”--Dennis Kortyka Local freelance artist, Ralph Bacon gained recognition recently in New York City. In October 2004, he answered a call to enter the Second Biennial Dimensional Salon, hosted by the Society of Illustrators. The Salon proudly provides an environment to showcase methods of creating works that are produced by extraordinary techniques and is a select collection of supreme examples of three-dimensional work. Of the two pieces he entered, Ralph’s "Pecos Bill" won the nod for inclusion in the show and its accompanying catalog. Over 400 works were submitted, some from overseas. 57 were accepted. Pecos Bill is a figure from American tall tales, a contemporary of Paul Bunyan, and is practically the patron saint of Texas. Ralph's piece is a "whirligig," in this case a kinetic sculpture powered by the human hand. It depicts the subject riding a mountain lion and using a rattlesnake as whip. When turned, Bill rocks back and forth atop the lion and the wire tornado following behind actually revolves (it was said that Pecos Bill was so good with a lasso, he could 'rope a twister.'). "I find that the challenge of constructing whirligigs or kinetic sculptures employs all of my skills and exercises all my creative muscles. They are the perfect foil in response to the digital age in which we now find ourselves immersed."--Ralph Bacon |
Posted: Monday, November 07, 2005
It’s time for another Kid’s Day Out! Join us for a whilrwind tour of the Christmas holiday around the globe. Do they make snowmen in Australia? We will spend the day learning about Christmas traditions around the world. Kids will have fun making ornaments, decorations, foods and crafts from many countries. We will read folk tales and learn how the holiday is celebrated in different places. Sign up today! December 22 9am - 4pm Grades 1-6 $30 non-members/$27 members Bring a packed lunch and dress for a mess! Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. This event fills quickly! Register early!(440) 964-3396.
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