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Jim Kempner Fine Art presents Carole A. Feuerman

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By , May 5, 2013

The Golden Mean - Solo Exhibition
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May 16 – June 29
Opening Reception: 
May 16th 6-8 pm
rsvp at info@jimkempner.com
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The Golden Mean

World-renowned for her hyper-realistic sculptures of swimmers and bathers, Carole A. Feuerman’s exhibition features a new collection of work, most notably life-size and monumental bronze figures. The Golden Mean, the centerpiece of this solo exhibition, is a towering 16-foot male diver moments before doing a back dive. It is an icon for achieving the impossible, for the struggle of survival and strength, and the resilience of the human spirit. This piece is a testament to Feuerman’s ambitious vision by successfully engineering a two-ton sculpture to stand upside down on 6-inch wrists. The “golden mean” refers to the ancient mathematical equation epitomizing balance and proportion. The concept of striving for both achievements while maintaining balance in structure and in life is a common thread throughout Feuerman’s work. The Golden Mean, on display in Jim Kempner Fine Art’s sculpture garden, exemplifies the important, close relationship between balance, proportion and mathematics.
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Feuerman uses the image of a circle and a sphere to further depict her desire for balance and harmony. In her monumental painted bronze work, Quan, a larger-than-life female figure rests peacefully atop an impressive stainless steel ball, while remaining perfectly symmetrical and in balance. The title of this work is derived from the Chinese name for the ‘goddess of compassion’. In Buddhist imagery, the goddess is depicted looking or glancing down, symbolizing her watching over the world.

In Feuerman’s sculpture, the figure’s poise and stance on top of the sphere (a metaphor for the world) quintessentially exudes steadiness and stability. The sphere is polished to a beautiful mirror finish, allowing viewers to reflect and connect to the work on a personal level as they are visibly incorporated into the work. 

Quan
 Infinity with Swarovski Cap
 
Infinity with Swarovski Cap continues Feuerman’s theme of balance and proportions by suspending from the ceiling, seemingly weightless, in a stainless steel ring. In a ring, we see the circular pattern of life. It is faithful to continue around and around like the daily repetition of our lives. A ring is a symbol of power and wealth, as well as, a symbol of wholeness and peace. Infinity with Swarovski Cap embodies these symbols, as well as, presents an element of tranquility and grace through the subject’s closed gaze (as evident in many of Feuerman’s figures).
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For more information, please contact gallery director
Dru Arstark at dru@jimkempner.com
(212) 206 – 6872
501 West 23rd Street (10th Ave)
New York,  NY 10011

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Sinovision TV Cosmo Times

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By , November 16, 2012

Check out a recent interview in Carole’s Manhattan studio, which aired in the US, Asia, and the UK on November 10th and 11th. Get a behind the scenes tour of some of her newest pieces and the concept behind her series of swimmers. The interview starts at the 6:50 mark.

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“The Golden Mean” in the NY Times

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By , October 24, 2012

“The Golden Mean”, Feuerman’s monumental bronze diver sculpture, appeared in this Sunday’s New York Times. The sculpture is currently installed at Riverfront Green Park, Peekskill and will remain on view through July 28, 2013 as part of Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art’s Peekskill Project V.

Click below to read the online version of the article.

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Carole Feuerman in the Huffington Post

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By , October 1, 2012

Click below to read the Huffington Post’s feature article on Carole Feuerman’s swimmers.

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Footage from last week’s NBC interview

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By , September 12, 2012

In an interview with NBC’s Tracie Strahan, Carole Feuerman discusses her latest hyperrealist sculpture and public art. Highlights include her summer public installation with NYC Parks at Petrosino Square, the unveiling of her new diver sculpture, Golden Spirit, with Hudson Valley Center of Contemporary Art in Peekskill this fall and the opening of her solo show with Jim Kempner Fine Art in Chelsea NYC on November 8th 2012

Original air date: September 6th 7:00 EST New York Nightly News on NBC Nonstop

Sculptures shown on set include:
Miniature Serena with Swarovski Crystal Cap, 2012, Oil and Resin, Swarovski Crystals, 9.5 x 17 x 7.5 inch
Miniature Quan, 2012, Oil and Resin, 11 x 11 x 7 inch

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Carole Feuerman Live on WNBC this Thursday!

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By , September 4, 2012

Tune in this Thursday, September 6th to WNBC at 7 PM EST for New York Nightly News. The hour show is a combination of news, guest segments & lifestyle issues. Feuerman will appear Live around the 7:30 mark. The discussion will include some of her latest events including Survival of Serena in Petrosino Square, her participation in the 2012 Beijing Biennale, and her upcoming solo exhibition with Jim Kempner Fine Art in Chelsea which will showcase the latest pieces she has been working on.

WNBC, “4 New York” is NBC Universal’s Owned Television Stations Division’s flagship station. In March, the station launched “New York Nonstop,” a 24-7 news and lifestyle cable channel, featuring “New York Nightly News” anchored by Chuck Scarborough.


Check your cable/satellite provider for local listings and channel information!

 

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