From Carole: See You In Miami!

by Kelsey Zalimeni, images by David Brown

It's that time of year again- Art Basel Miami Beach is in full swing this week.  Fresh off landing from a previous trip, Carole has packed her bags to hit South Beach today.  She is in for quite possibly the busiest week of her year, with works featuring at nine different venues... yes, nine! The following sites will contain pieces by Carole: Miami Projects, Art Miami, Context Miami, Scope Miami, Mana Miami, GLE at Mana, Red Dot Art Fair, and Wynwood Space.  

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Despite her manic schedule for Miami, Carole wants everyone to feel welcome to spot and approach her throughout the week.  

She will be donning her distinct jacket (pictured above) so that anyone who wishes to introduce themselves and ask questions can do just that.  Keep an eye out for that blue and black print, and don't be shy about saying hello! 

You can also give Carole a shout on Twitter this week- tweet @CaroleFeuerman with a comment or tagged image of her works around the fairs.  

Carole's Picks: Bill Fitzgibbons

by Kelsey Zalimeni

Carole's monthly artist selection for September is Bill Fitzgibbons. The sculptor has exhibited in numerous locations across the globe, gaining notoriety for his large-scale public installations which explore light, color, and their combined effect upon space.

'Light Rails'- 2013

Recently, Fitzgibbons created a social sculpture art performance called 'Passages' in March 2014.  The piece was originally performed at the International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen, Texas.  It was also restaged on a section of the Brownsville, Texas border (as seen in the featured video below). 

Right Side / Wrong Side, a border sculpture installation by Bill FitzGibbons www.billfitzgibbons.com Choreography and Dance by Abraham Lezama Juarez, Bianca Chavez, Lili Balberto, Jenny Brown, Meg Brooker Coyote: Mark Clark Music composed and performed by: Chris Guerra (San Antonio) Cinematographer: Jose Lozano (Austin) www.magicspoonproductions.com I would like to also acknowledge Brian Wedgworth and Alex Comminos for their invaluable help, the IMAS staff including Danella Hughes, Interim Director, Ben Martinez, Curator and Aleida Garcia, Registrar I would also like to thank the Parks Department of the City of Brownsville and the United States Border Patrol who helped make the Brownsville performance possible. Right Side/Wrong Side is a social sculpture art performance by Bill FitzGibbons

View Bill Fitzgibbons' website HERE.

Poseidon

by Kelsey Zalimeni

Carole Feuerman is now exhibiting her newest bronze sculpture, 'Poseidon', at Jim Kempner Fine Art in Chelsea, NYC.  The piece features a male's head with organic shapes of bronze water drops sliding off the surface. This unique look is achieved through a technique that Feuerman herself developed, called 'Painting with Fire.' The artist first conceived of the idea while traveling by plane in 1998, feeling moved to express the gorgeous natural patterns that she witnessed from her aerial vantage point. 

'Poseidon', 2014- sand-cast bronze

Despite its detachment from the rest of the body, 'Poseidon' conveys a surge of momentum, as the viewer anticipates full emergence from below the surface. The scale of the piece in combination with the pedestal height contributes to its potency.  

'Poseidon' 2014- sand-cast bronze

Be sure to watch this short video of Carole signing the piece at Jim Kempner Fine Art in NYC:

'Poseidon' 2014 Bronze 18 x 17 x 17 inches Now on view at Jim Kempner Fine Art Video and Editing: David Brown Music: Kevin MacLeod

Readers, be sure to share thoughts and questions about 'Poseidon' in the comment bar below!