 Artist Talk: Shin-ichi & Kimiake Higuchi
August 23, 2015, 2:00 p.m. On Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 p.m., you are invited to join the James Renwick Alliance (JRA) for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear and talk with world-renowned glass artists Shin-ichi and Kimiake Higuchi. Self-taught in the ancient glass-casting technique called pâte de verre, the Higuchis have been called the “King and Queen of Pâte de Verre.” Their work in this medium possesses luster, translucency and shine that seems unfathomable. They have works in major collections around the world. Some of their work will be available for purchase after the talk. Space is limited. $25 JRA Members and their guests; $45 Non-members Address and directions will be provided after registration. *Due to the website difficulties, the JRA will be accepting reservations via phone, 301-907-3888, and via e-mail, jamesrenwickalliance@gmail.com.
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Daily Archives: August 3, 2015
Pittsburgh’s SCC’s “Mindful” Exhibit: Exploring Mental Health through Art
Michael Janis; “Echoes” detail; fused glass, glass powder imagery; 2015. photo by AnythingPhotographic
To raise awareness and increase understanding of mental illness, The Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC) located in Pittsburgh, PA, will be mounting a “socially engaged art experience” opening September 18th through March 12, 2016.
The traveling exhibition titled Mindful: Exploring Mental Health through Art is designed to break down societal stigmas and offers an opportunity to encounter and understand mental health through the lens of contemporary craft. Featuring more than 40 works created by 14 contemporary artists in the project’s main exhibition, and WGS artist Michael Janis’ glass artwork will be highlighted.
One in four adults lives with a mental health condition, yet this common illness often remains hidden behind a wall of secrecy and isolation.
Presenting contemporary art in craft media by international, national and regional artists since 1971, the Society for Contemporary Craft offers cutting edge exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and non-mainstream art. The SCC remains one of the nation’s only non-profit institutions focused on contemporary craft..
Learn more about the Mindful project by visiting the SCC website for the exhibit: www.exploremindfulart.com
The Society of Contemporary Craft
Mindful: Exploring Mental Health through Art
2100 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
For more info:
or call 412.261.7003.