The-Chronicle_1998-10-23_019 |
Previous | 19 of 28 | Next |
|
small (250x250 max)
medium (500x500 max)
Large
Extra Large
large ( > 500x500)
Full Resolution
|
This page
All
|
Page 19 The Chronicle • October 23 1998 Picotte Art Exhibit / “The Expedient Substitute” Behind The Scenes: An Art In The Making By: L isa Black and S .J. Palkovic Staff Writers Theprooessbegins with physical spaoe-the quietly lit, empty, white walled space known as the gallery .The question is not about filling the space, but how to fill the space. Artists of every medium including photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and graphic design have submitted their pieces. There are however, far too many pieces to comfortably fit the space. Therein lies the curator’s dilemma. Choices need to be made, and the choices need to fit the space. Curating the show is as much a work of art as are the pieces being shown, the physical space becomes the curator’s piece. It is like a symphony, with the many parts, seemingly incongruous,cominglogptherlomakelhe whole. The choices are made and the pieces are placed or hung appropriately, so as not to crowd one another. Each piece requires special attention and is let alone to make its individual statement within the whole, to be a part of the completed space— the transformed space that is the exhibit. The curation of an art show is a process. It is a dance, an interaction between the artist, the art, the space, thecurator, and the audience. This is the art of the gallery business and the business ofart.This is what gallery management isabout. “MAKESHIFT: THE EXPEDIENT SUBSTITUTE,” a collection of student work, was recently shown at the college’s art gallery located at Picotte Hall. The show was the first, curated by members of Jeanne Ranagan’s gallery management class. The five members of the class are comprised of students from various disciplines including Pearl Rucker and Jaime Zebrowski, studio art; Ixah Zwart, art education; Lisa Black and Shelley Palkovic, public communications; and Andrew Almcter, graphic design. Each student had to work with one another to achieve success in their final product, an exhibition, just as they would in the workplace. The show was in fact a success. The opening reception on October 7 catered nearly 70 people. The overall opinion of the patrons was positive— most expressed an interest in seeing other shows like MAKESHIFT more frequently. Curator Jaime Zebrowski says, “the end result is perfect and precise to the average person.” Jeanne Ranagan’s course outline states that the objectiveof her gallery management course “is a hands-on experience to familiarize students with managingan art gallery. Emphasis is Jesse MatuUs used mixed materials to create this untitled work for the Make Shift art show at Picotte Hall. ^ Brian Alpart on exhibition planning, design, and installation. A team approach to executing the job encourages students to communicate and work together.” Ranagan says that the crux of gallery management is not just the end product but “the group dynamics involved in organizing an exhibition and all of the planning stages.” Group dynamics define the gallery management class. The student team meets once a week to plan exhibitions (totaling two this semester), set schedules, contact artists and secure work for the shows. Acurator’sjobismost demanding—work must be chosen and installed by various deadlines. The job is rather powerful because the curator must select work submitted by his or her peers and some work may have to be rejected. Zebrowski says one of the most difficult things she ran into was accusations of choosing her friend’s work, not necessarily because of its content but rather whose work it was. “You can’t please everyone,” she says. The objectives of the show and of the curator(s) must be communicated by the work chosen. For MAKE SHIFT the team decided not to follow a theme. Rather they chose thought provoking work from the different areas of art. Flanagan says that similar issues exist in her class that also arise in dealings with established artists. “The complex responsibilitiesof deciding the content and whose work is in, as well as defending those choices make it compelling and interesting,” Flanagan said. This is the art of gallery management. There is yet another aspect of the process. The curator must work within budget constraints. Curators must negotiate prices con-centratingon theshippingandhandlingcosts as well as insurance for the work while in transit. Finally, the work must be installed and the show m ust be publ icized. The pubi ic relations aspect here involves press releases, artists’ and curators’ statements, and hosting an opening reception. This is the business of gallery management. The next order of business for the gallery management team is preparations for their second, and final, show this semester. “FICTION/ FACT,” an exhibition of world-renowned photographer Duane Michals’ work is opening October 25 at the art gallery. A reception has already been scheduled for December 3 where Michals will be in attendance. He will present a lecture following the reception at 7 p.m. in Saint Joseph’s Hall. Once again, the dance begins for the gallery management team. And, once again it is about the busi ness of art and the art of gal lery management. Perhaps 2^browski said it best. “You can’t please everyone.” That is the art of learning lessons of real life. Show Reviewed By; Regina J. V e r to n e Staff Writer The College of Saint Rose Art Gallery, recently presented an exhibitof student work. Thisexhibitionwascalled“MakeShift-The Expedient Subsitute”. From Monday, October 5, until Friday, October 9, the show was open for the public to view. Opening reception was Wednesday, October 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Located on 324State St. in Albany, Picotte Hall obviously is not close to the rest of the Saint Rose campus. Nevertheless, this exhibit allowed the students who go there an opportunity to shine and demonstrate their abilities. A final thirty works were selected for the event. The people responsible for putting on this event were from the Gallery Management class taught at Saint Rose. This group is guided by Jeanne Flanagan, who is also the Gallery Director. Featured works here primarily were on the advanced level. The variety of works featured at this event reminded everyone about the beauty of art and its emergence in many forms. The oil and charcoal works done were eyecatching. One project was constructed out of cardboard boxes, clay, plastic, and glass. Messages of art certainly arc conveyed through the simplest things To the untrained eye, works like this were enlightening. Modern technology also is a tool for art. Pieces known as “computer outputs” took up nearly an entire wall in the gallery. They are glossy, printed images with an artists’ own spin on them. “Makeshift - The Expedient Substitute” was beneficial to everyone. For the artists, they were able to shine. The public was exposed to something they normally may not have endured before. The Picotte Hall Art Gallery is open: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Saturday: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Object Description
Title | The Chronicle, Vol. LXIV, Issue 3 |
Date, Original | 1998-10-23 |
Type | Text |
Format, Original | Monograph: 28 pages, b&w, 13 x 11.5 in. |
Format, Digital | application/pdf |
Identifier | The-Chronicle_1998-10-23 |
Source | Student Newspaper Collection |
Language | eng |
Rights | This digital file may be used for educational purposes only. Prior written permission is required for any other use. |
Description
Title | The-Chronicle_1998-10-23_019 |
Transcript | Page 19 The Chronicle • October 23 1998 Picotte Art Exhibit / “The Expedient Substitute” Behind The Scenes: An Art In The Making By: L isa Black and S .J. Palkovic Staff Writers Theprooessbegins with physical spaoe-the quietly lit, empty, white walled space known as the gallery .The question is not about filling the space, but how to fill the space. Artists of every medium including photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and graphic design have submitted their pieces. There are however, far too many pieces to comfortably fit the space. Therein lies the curator’s dilemma. Choices need to be made, and the choices need to fit the space. Curating the show is as much a work of art as are the pieces being shown, the physical space becomes the curator’s piece. It is like a symphony, with the many parts, seemingly incongruous,cominglogptherlomakelhe whole. The choices are made and the pieces are placed or hung appropriately, so as not to crowd one another. Each piece requires special attention and is let alone to make its individual statement within the whole, to be a part of the completed space— the transformed space that is the exhibit. The curation of an art show is a process. It is a dance, an interaction between the artist, the art, the space, thecurator, and the audience. This is the art of the gallery business and the business ofart.This is what gallery management isabout. “MAKESHIFT: THE EXPEDIENT SUBSTITUTE,” a collection of student work, was recently shown at the college’s art gallery located at Picotte Hall. The show was the first, curated by members of Jeanne Ranagan’s gallery management class. The five members of the class are comprised of students from various disciplines including Pearl Rucker and Jaime Zebrowski, studio art; Ixah Zwart, art education; Lisa Black and Shelley Palkovic, public communications; and Andrew Almcter, graphic design. Each student had to work with one another to achieve success in their final product, an exhibition, just as they would in the workplace. The show was in fact a success. The opening reception on October 7 catered nearly 70 people. The overall opinion of the patrons was positive— most expressed an interest in seeing other shows like MAKESHIFT more frequently. Curator Jaime Zebrowski says, “the end result is perfect and precise to the average person.” Jeanne Ranagan’s course outline states that the objectiveof her gallery management course “is a hands-on experience to familiarize students with managingan art gallery. Emphasis is Jesse MatuUs used mixed materials to create this untitled work for the Make Shift art show at Picotte Hall. ^ Brian Alpart on exhibition planning, design, and installation. A team approach to executing the job encourages students to communicate and work together.” Ranagan says that the crux of gallery management is not just the end product but “the group dynamics involved in organizing an exhibition and all of the planning stages.” Group dynamics define the gallery management class. The student team meets once a week to plan exhibitions (totaling two this semester), set schedules, contact artists and secure work for the shows. Acurator’sjobismost demanding—work must be chosen and installed by various deadlines. The job is rather powerful because the curator must select work submitted by his or her peers and some work may have to be rejected. Zebrowski says one of the most difficult things she ran into was accusations of choosing her friend’s work, not necessarily because of its content but rather whose work it was. “You can’t please everyone,” she says. The objectives of the show and of the curator(s) must be communicated by the work chosen. For MAKE SHIFT the team decided not to follow a theme. Rather they chose thought provoking work from the different areas of art. Flanagan says that similar issues exist in her class that also arise in dealings with established artists. “The complex responsibilitiesof deciding the content and whose work is in, as well as defending those choices make it compelling and interesting,” Flanagan said. This is the art of gallery management. There is yet another aspect of the process. The curator must work within budget constraints. Curators must negotiate prices con-centratingon theshippingandhandlingcosts as well as insurance for the work while in transit. Finally, the work must be installed and the show m ust be publ icized. The pubi ic relations aspect here involves press releases, artists’ and curators’ statements, and hosting an opening reception. This is the business of gallery management. The next order of business for the gallery management team is preparations for their second, and final, show this semester. “FICTION/ FACT,” an exhibition of world-renowned photographer Duane Michals’ work is opening October 25 at the art gallery. A reception has already been scheduled for December 3 where Michals will be in attendance. He will present a lecture following the reception at 7 p.m. in Saint Joseph’s Hall. Once again, the dance begins for the gallery management team. And, once again it is about the busi ness of art and the art of gal lery management. Perhaps 2^browski said it best. “You can’t please everyone.” That is the art of learning lessons of real life. Show Reviewed By; Regina J. V e r to n e Staff Writer The College of Saint Rose Art Gallery, recently presented an exhibitof student work. Thisexhibitionwascalled“MakeShift-The Expedient Subsitute”. From Monday, October 5, until Friday, October 9, the show was open for the public to view. Opening reception was Wednesday, October 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Located on 324State St. in Albany, Picotte Hall obviously is not close to the rest of the Saint Rose campus. Nevertheless, this exhibit allowed the students who go there an opportunity to shine and demonstrate their abilities. A final thirty works were selected for the event. The people responsible for putting on this event were from the Gallery Management class taught at Saint Rose. This group is guided by Jeanne Flanagan, who is also the Gallery Director. Featured works here primarily were on the advanced level. The variety of works featured at this event reminded everyone about the beauty of art and its emergence in many forms. The oil and charcoal works done were eyecatching. One project was constructed out of cardboard boxes, clay, plastic, and glass. Messages of art certainly arc conveyed through the simplest things To the untrained eye, works like this were enlightening. Modern technology also is a tool for art. Pieces known as “computer outputs” took up nearly an entire wall in the gallery. They are glossy, printed images with an artists’ own spin on them. “Makeshift - The Expedient Substitute” was beneficial to everyone. For the artists, they were able to shine. The public was exposed to something they normally may not have endured before. The Picotte Hall Art Gallery is open: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Saturday: Noon to 4:00 p.m. |