More Than Mere Fabrication

by Kelsey Zalimeni

Carole Feuerman’s Kendall is cast in the likeness of Mana Contemporary’s marketing director, Kendall Tichner. For the sculpture, Kendall donned a swimsuit by Chromat, a designer brand whose mantra is ‘Structural Experiments for the Human Body.’

The contemporary feel of the work (completed this year) is bolstered by Kendall’s confident yet casual pose and the fashion-forward swimsuit.  A piece like this exhibits the artist’s tap on the vein of current trends in fashion and art.

A common practice for greats such as Warhol and Rauschenberg was to involve and integrate figures they met through the art scene, into their works. This took shape in many forms; for example, critic Henry Geldzahler appearing in a Warhol film or Rauschenberg collaborating with dance legend Merce Cunningham in a performance. The spirit of this union between the artist and art enthusiast is paralleled in Kendall- an act of homage on Carole’s part, and a showing of loyalty from the model’s end.

The Double Diver

Carole has very recently completed one of her most dynamic works to date, the Double Diver. This incredible bronze features two divers connecting to form what eighteenth-century art theorist William Hogarth called 'the line of beauty': that curving serpentine silhouette found in all things naturally beautiful. 

The gestural application of bronze on the surface reflects the effortless flow of the entire piece; the smallest details are conveyed perfectly in the faces, hands, and feet.

The unveiling of Carole's Double Diver is set for April in Sunnyvale, California.  Be sure to see it in person, should you have the chance.

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ATTENTION ARTISTS!

We are looking for 30-40 pieces of art to be rented for 6-12 months.  The due date to submit is Sunday, March 30th!

Themes can include healing and healthcare.  We will also consider abstract or unique landscapes.  We are looking for large-scale pieces to fill large walls in a corporate space.

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A Different Side

Carole Feuerman is best known for her hyper-real sculptures, but her versatility extends into the 2D realm as well. These featured prints are in dialogue with a Warholian approach to artmaking- repetition of iconic imagery with variation in color placement. 

This group of Serena prints hang together in this grid on the walls of Carole's studio

Yet another group of prints call upon Warhol's diamond-dusted series; these bathers exude a dazzling aura, enchanting viewers with their sparkle from all angles. Colors include this pink print, as well as blue, gold and silver.

A different angle of the the bather, in the same diamond-dusted fashion as the other prints.

Carole's prints are a great accompaniment to her sculptural pieces; the reproduction of her swimmers through print solidifies their likeness as an iconic symbol within her oeuvre. 

Feuerman in Public: Survival of Serena

by Kelsey Zalimeni

You may be familiar with Petrosino Square, a small park nestled at the crossroads of several dynamic destinations- Bowery and Little Italy to the east, Chinatown to the south, and SoHo to the west and north. Strolling around this park two summers ago, you would have noticed the strikingly beautiful swimmer by Carole Feuerman, 'Survival of Serena.' Carole's public exhibition with the park caused quite a splash, drawing large crowds and attention from the press.  

Serena rests peacefully on her inner tube, realistic drops of water trickling down her skin as she basks in the sun.  Merely standing in her presence evokes a hushed reverence, as though the audience were afraid to wake her.

This public installation, while a large success, only lasted four months; however, this certainly won't be the last swimmer to hit the streets of a major metropolitan area.  Be on the lookout for more public exhibitions of Carole's work in the near future.

Carole's Picks: Janet Echelman

by Kelsey Zalimeni

This post marks the first edition of the 'Carole's Picks' series, a feature which showcases Carole Feuerman's favorite fellow artists and their work.  A new artist will be added to the list each month; the growing roster grants a peek into Carole's personal artistic taste, while introducing readers to great artists from all over the world.

Carole's Pick for this month is Janet Echelman, an American sculptor who creates suspended pieces which reshape urban environments and react to water, sunlight, and wind. Echelman's works are typically exhibited in public metropolitan locations. Her works have been shown in big cities such as Phoenix, Vancouver, NYC, San Francisco, and Porto, Portugal.

No matter where an Echelman piece is installed, it seems to have the same effect on its surrounding area- a mysteriously potent and joyful energy pours out from every edge of the work. Passersby stop to marvel at the ethereal wonder before them, taking pictures to capture those radiant colors floating up above.  However beautiful they might be, the purpose of these sculptures is not merely to decorate a public area; Echelman seeks to emphasize the wonders of nature by constructing her pieces to react to the elements. 

You can learn more about Janet Echelman's work by visiting her website.

Carole's Latest Diver

by Kelsey Zalimeni

Carole Feuerman very recently completed her latest addition to The Diver series- this powerful life-size bronze stands at 6'5", a gleaming testament to the glory and sheer athleticism of the human body. 

The model for The Diver is Richard Nuzzolese, whose father Mike Nuzzolese first modeled for Carole earlier in her career.  

Richard underwent Carole's intensive casting process, getting covered from head to toe in a rubber mixture which captured every aspect of his body, down to the pores on his face. The process pushed the crew to the physical limit, for Richard had to sustain the diver's pose for hours while those applying the rubber had to capture his form perfectly.

Clearly this tedious process yields massive rewards; the bronze Diver stands proudly as a wonderful addition to Carole's oeuvre.

A Day At The Armory With Carole Feuerman

by Kelsey Zalimeni

I have had the immense pleasure of knowing Carole for two years now, and am lucky to call her my mentor. It's not often that we get to see one another, as I am still in college and she remains busy with her artistic career. With that, any time we spend together is nothing less than special. I was thrilled when our visit this weekend turned from an update at her studio to a full day at the Armory Show together. 

We began at Pier 94, perusing the booths and searching for standouts.  Carole was looking to add to her own collection, so we made sure to see all that the show had to offer. Pier 94 featured established contemporary galleries and their artists from all over the world; the Armory Focus: China was particularly interesting to see. Carole was quite taken with a large-scale Giovanni Ozzola photograph at the Galleria Continua booth (below)

She also favored a vibrant violet wall piece at the Pearl Lam booth, pure pigment on aluminum by British artist Jason Martin.

We made our way up the stairs which connected to Pier 92, the modern art section of the show.  There we spent time at the Marlborough Gallery booth, admiring many of their selections.  Carole particularly liked the Juan Genoves beach scene, a textured aerial view of people on the sand.

On our way out, Carole ran into her good friend Tim Yarger, of Timothy Yarger Fine Art in Los Angeles. Tim's gallery represents Carole out on the West Coast, and she was kind enough to introduce me to him as well.  Just before leaving the piers for another show, we took in one final photograph by Andreas Gursky- a rather minimal Prada shoe display.

We grabbed a taxi and headed for Volta NY, a show whose booths each exhibit the works of a single emerging artist. Carole spent most of her time at the Pablo's Birthday booth, deciding between a few Henrik Eiben paintings for purchase.  She came away with three great pieces to add to her growing art collection. 

After all of the excitement, Carole and I were both exhausted- it came time to part ways and head on home.  We hugged as I thanked her for such a special day at the Armory, saying goodbye until next time.