Art Connection

Honoring

On August 4th, 2019, a mass shooting occurred in the Oregon district of Dayton, Ohio. In response, four local artists came together to create a public art memorial for those affected. In 2009, fashion designer Prabal Gurung launched his collection and since then, has made a significant impact on American fashion. We find out more about his aesthetic and his work with the non-profit Gold House. Jace Wertz is a stop motion animator from Hudson, Florida. We learn more about his creative filmmaking process and hear from other stop motion animators. In New York, Ruth Varley fashions jewelry from nature. For over twenty years, this jewelry artisan has been designing wearable art inspired by the natural world.

Journey of a Lifetime

We traveled to the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to get an inside look at the exhibition “La Cartonería Mexicana,” which displays over one hundred historic sculptures made out of paper and paste. We met grammy-award winning operatic baritone Will Liverman. A career that has carried him across the country and around the world, his musical journey began at the governor’s school for the arts in Norfolk, Virginia. In Ohio, students and recent graduates of the Cleveland Institute of Art are being given the exciting opportunity to celebrate America's pastime by creating one-of-a-kind posters for a minor league baseball team.

Our Environment

Isamu Noguchi was one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. In 1985, he founded a museum dedicated to his work. Located in Queens, New York, “The Noguchi Museum” features the artist’s innovative sculptures, drawings, and models. As part of the front triennial, a public contemporary art exhibition in Ohio, artist Abigail Deville created a two-part sculptural installation that shines a light on the culture and history of Cleveland. At the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt lake City, AIR is made visible in a contemporary art exhibition that underscores its importance. The work of artists, poets, engineers, and designers is shown, as well as posters by student artists.

Expanding

Since a young age, Theresa “Bear” Fox has loved to sing. Through music, she has overcome shyness to become a singer-songwriter who performs in the Mohawk and English language. The Shady Palm Art gallery is a staple in the Florida Keys. In addition to featuring the work of over fifty local artists, the gallery hosts a variety of art classes and events. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of his 1974 tightrope walk between The World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recreated the historic walk. One will find Tiffany Lawson in her home studio creating art across disciplines. By taking part in community arts programs and being exposed to local influences, this Ohio-based artist was able to expand her understanding of the arts.