June 14 – September 11, 2013
“New Work by Faculty,” an exhibition of fine furniture, turned objects, carving, and fine art opened for the summer on Friday, June 14th at the Messler Gallery of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport. The exhibition runs through September 11th, 2013.
The show features a breathtaking array of aesthetic expression from twenty-eight woodworkers and artists who are international leaders in their fields. The spectrum of work includes Asian-inspired furniture by Brian Reid and Kevin Rodel, intimate, African-influenced vessels by Jennifer Shirley, a biomorphic table by David Upfill-Brown, and an exquisite study by realist painter Linden Frederick.
“I’m so pleased that this exhibition coincides with our 20th Anniversary,” comments Gallery Manager Victoria Allport. “The work is a beautiful reflection of elements that have shaped our school: creative insight, aesthetic innovation, dedication to excellence, and consummate finesse.”
International exhibitors in “New Work by Faculty” include: Ross Annels (Australia), Adrian Ferrazzutti (Canada), Chris Pye (UK), and David Upfill-Brown (Australia). Exhibitors from across the U.S.A. include: Clay Foster (Indianapolis, IN), Garrett Hack (Thetford Center, VT), Thomas Hucker (Jersey City, NJ), Beth Ireland (Rosindale, MA), John Jordan (Cane Ridge, TN), Paul Loebach (Brooklyn, NY), Jeff Miller (Chicago, IL), Binh Pho (Maple Park, IL), Matthias Pliessnig (Pawtucket, RI), Pete Schlebecker (Kensington, MD), Peter Shepard (Harvard, MA), and Jennifer Shirley (Indianapolis, IN). Participants from Maine include: Aaron Fedarko (Camden), Linden Frederick (Belfast), Stephen Gleasner (Appleton), Mark Juliana (Camden), Yuri Kobayashi (Camden), Jim Macdonald (Burnham), Mac Ray (Damariscotta), Brian Reid (Rockland), Kevin Rodel (Brunswick), Tim Rousseau (Appleton), and Jacques Vesery (Damariscotta).
