PPL's Visual Literacy Series Presents...Neal Drobnis
Art - Lecture/Discussion
Thursday, November 20, 2008
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Providence Public Library, Central
Barnard Room, 3rd Floor
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
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Neal will discuss and present his work in glass. His pieces draw from a multitude of sources, including the visual language of architecture, the human figure, and cultural iconography. Often inspired by museums of ancient artifacts as well as books, magazines, and travel experiences, Neal will discuss his goal to create ultra modern artifacts, individual objects that enhance the living environment, questioning preconceived notions of material and time.
About Neal
Neal is drawn to the glass medium because its fluidity makes it an expressionist art form, its transparency brings the colors to life, and the contrasts between its textures enhances the perception of rough and smooth surfaces. In his own words, “My sculpture combines the processes of glassblowing and casting. In this exacting and action-packed physical drama, carved and assembled templates are pressed into the sand to create a mold, released and then manipulated. I use the vessel form to establish a contrast between interior and exterior surfaces: the former is a showcase for the depth and intricacies of the casting, while the latter offers a transition from the earthy texture of the sand to the polished lip of the piece.” Neal received his MFA from Rhode Island School of Design and his BFA from Massachusetts College of Art. His work is present in numerous public and private collections and is shown in galleries worldwide. For more about Neal, visit: http://www.nealdrobnis.com/
On Exhibit!
Cost: free
Suggested Audiences:
Adult
E-mail:
lmiller@provlib.org
Phone: 401-455-8057
Last Modified: October 17, 2008 at 11:26 AM
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PPL's Visual Literacy Series Presents...Neal Drobnis
Art - Lecture/Discussion
Thursday, November 20, 2008
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Providence Public Library, Central
Barnard Room, 3rd Floor
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Google Maps - MapQuest
Neal will discuss and present his work in glass. His pieces draw from a multitude of sources, including the visual language of architecture, the human figure, and cultural iconography. Often inspired by museums of ancient artifacts as well as books, magazines, and travel experiences, Neal will discuss his goal to create ultra modern artifacts, individual objects that enhance the living environment, questioning preconceived notions of material and time.
About Neal
Neal is drawn to the glass medium because its fluidity makes it an expressionist art form, its transparency brings the colors to life, and the contrasts between its textures enhances the perception of rough and smooth surfaces. In his own words, “My sculpture combines the processes of glassblowing and casting. In this exacting and action-packed physical drama, carved and assembled templates are pressed into the sand to create a mold, released and then manipulated. I use the vessel form to establish a contrast between interior and exterior surfaces: the former is a showcase for the depth and intricacies of the casting, while the latter offers a transition from the earthy texture of the sand to the polished lip of the piece.” Neal received his MFA from Rhode Island School of Design and his BFA from Massachusetts College of Art. His work is present in numerous public and private collections and is shown in galleries worldwide. For more about Neal, visit: http://www.nealdrobnis.com/
On Exhibit!
Cost: free
Suggested Audiences: Adult
E-mail: lmiller@provlib.org
Phone: 401-455-8057
Last Modified: October 17, 2008 at 11:26 AM
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