Collaborative Concepts @Tilly Foster Farm.
September 3 to October 29,2022.

Event Map

From the Opening

Wayfinder:
A Wayfinder is someone who finds a way, either a physical route or a means to achieve something. In my practice I try to do both, That is, to find the course to make my ideas reach reality. Modular PVC allows me to try, fail, and try again without generating waste as I continuously recombine pipes and fittings into new sculptures and installations.

Out to Dry:

I have always been fascinated with clotheslines; the simple yet intimate gesture of personal items hung out to dry, the implication of something worn, or soiled, cleaned and displayed; the domestic space infused into the public; these two narratives intertwined. Then there is a phrase "hung out to dry" implying humiliation, abandonment. All of these ideas come together in the work, a collection of clothing, fabric, scraps of domestic and creative life, worn to bits, sewn together, rearranged to tell a more abstract story of how we live, what we wear, physically, emotionally, inside and out.

Positive Tower Network:

This positive Tower Network is a beacon for hopeful outlooks. It symbolically emits positivity radio waves of strength and power towards our human situation. This network sears through unproductive through patterns, in order to locate and utilize constructive, practical, actions. Its waves aim for an atmosphere of harmony.

Eve’s Journey Stick:

”Eve’s journey Stick” is a natural sculpture using a branch 11 feet long and approximately 5 inches at its widest. I created a collage with items found in nature, in my craft box, and from the thrift store. This piece was inspired by the idea of telling a story about going on a walk and collecting items along the way to show where you’ve been. In this piece I let the shape of the branch suggest part of the story of Eve’s walk in the garden. It should be set on the ground at a point where it appears to be slithering into the bush/tall grass. A fake apple will be placed at the end of the “Journey“.

This piece incorporates the Eve narratives I’ve been exploring and practicing for several years. In those narratives, I convey a message of dignity, whimsy, curiosity, and a little bit of sexy - using inspirations that range from nature, experience, culture and fashion.

Nomi:

Suddenly I am working with papier mache, the colors, the randomness inspired me to create a portrait of my Nomi, a formerly feral dog who is my faithful companion. But papier mache doesn’t work outside with colored stuccos. As in the figures, gestures is of prime importance, a likeness of movement and attitude.

Echo:

Prevailing winds produce waves that consistently approach the coast at oblique angles. Even the slightest angle between the land the waves will create currents that transport sediment along the shore, these longshore currents are a primary factor of coastal movement.

Betsey the Pig:

Repurposed roof, bed frames, sun, shade, and pond dock.

Mixed Media:
I am working on what I am calling ‘ The Forrester, a stick family‘. The base is branches from the woods then assembled to represent, Grandma, Dad, Mom, teen & the twins. They are ‘potted‘ in cement and hopefully will not fall over. I will post a sign that says, “be a friend, if I fall pick me up“. I believe, but again not positive that they will withstand the elements. I will come repair or remove if necessary. I think I am going to put them on a rug on plywood (3*4’) but I’m not sure of this yet.

Dad is over 6’ tall down to grandma at 4’. 5 family members. They will be in a circle. They are assembled in black and plugged in with phone, headphones & chargers. Grandma is an aging hippie with 70s prints, gray curly hair (wire), and boa. Mom is in her pocketbook, high heel shoes and wine glass on her head. All are fun to look at and identify the materials used.

Green Projector:

Painted Steel

Powder coated steel:

The Blue Cube has been a favorite of mine and our family. Due to both the size and the color of this cube, it glistens in all weather. Rain shines like diamonds; the sun bounces off the piece and the whiteness of snow surrounds it like a pillow.

The Blue cube has held a few spaces/locations on my personal property. No matter where she sits, I’m struck by how easily life happens around her. Somehow, this Blue Cube both blends into any environment and stands out bringing an inner sense of balance and serenity. The Blue Cube allows one thing to recede and another rise up. Everything in balance to another.

The Conversation:

Painted wood, Steel

Yes I’m Scaffolding:

Bamboo Sticks, Construction Debris, Netting, Nylon Straps, Sandbangs.

Durable construction methods/Secure installation plan All of the materials are used for construction, so it is pretty durable. The bottom ledger (horizontal piece that connects the vertical bamboos) is designed to secure its placement. I will also add four sandbags onto each side so it holds its place from wind. Digging small holes into the soil for each leg or adding little wood board under each leg are backup plans for adjusting the balance and stability/

Prayers For the Planet:
Repurposed single-use plastic.

These individuals meditations have been made from cast-off bits of single-use plastic and styrofoam. Strung together, like layers of landfill, they help to convey the visual and physical impact of our socient’s plastic consumption. Plastic has longevity in our environment that is becoming increasingly destructive because 5% of it is properly recycled. The remainder continues to clog our landfills and choke the seas, forcing the environment to bear an increasing burden. It is possible for change to happen. As these brightly colorful mediations suggest, there is hope, through we must take action immediately, individually and collectively. How can you help lighten the load?

Solar Array:
This is a part of a series of works exploring the use of found materials such as rope, wood, etc. The fundamental idea behind these works is to limit the alteration of these materials, yet employ them towards a visual composition through their interaction.

This year I’m proposing 3-4 pieces of wood directly on the ground and then building a pyramidal wood structure directly above. Winding yellow, red, and orange rope all around the structure to create an array of color.

Lightning Rod:
The Dictionary definition of a lightning rod is a metal pole placed high atop a building. Its function is to direct lightning to the ground and protect the structure from damage and the inhabitants from injury or death in the event of a lightning strike - - - - an important function and noble purpose.

Ceremony:
This sculpture was designed to be fun when discoverd sitting in a field. It has three individual geometric pieces each a little kooky, playing off each other. Their forms are interesting, and the spaces formed between them is equally interesting.

Welded Steel

What the webb Telescope Found

Gnomon:
Marble on Steel

Galaxy:

Sea stars are fascinating creatures: they lack brains and central nervous system, yet they’re extremely sensitive to their environments.

Silver Fox:

A Silver Fox is stopped and looking. The title is a play on the word “silver“ in that I will use stainless steel wool which is very silver.

CUBES (2):
Steel Mesh and Bailing Rope

Tag Game:
Plywood and Steel

Foundry Brook:
Pigments, Solder on Engraved Hammered copper

Folded Tension:
Wooden Frame Stung with String

Sun worshippers:
I am an interdisciplinary artist focusing on sculpture. I take nature as my focal point, integrating organic elements with glowing forms representing energetic unseen entities.

Cube:
Stucco over Styrofoam

Double Rabbit:
Steel with paint

Cactus Flower:
Skateboards

Eye fo the Cosmic Beholder:
wood, paint

Cactus Creature:
Stainless Steel Rods, Aluminum, Paint, Video, and Titanium on the Cast Cement base.

Penultimate Plow:
Painted Wood

Trust Personified:
Stainless Steel, Brass Chain, Wire Locks, Steel Chain

Helium/ Crisis Cross:
Conduit, Vinyl Banner Cloth, Sheet Metal, Acrylic Paint, Plastic Coated Cable, Turn Buckles.

Bert Rechtshaffer Trio
Kvasova Folk Singing Club
Thom Joyce and Jim Lloyd

The Committee:
Inez Andrucyk, Jo-Ann Brody, Barbara Galazzo, Dell Jones, Thome Joyce, Tim Lutz, Jim Lloyd, HildY Potts, Fred & Mary Schlitzer and Peter Schlemowitz.

Special Thanks to Tracey Walsh and Katie H whose hospitality and have made this exhibition possible. Joyce Picone and Max Yawney and Elbert Mills, Photographers.