beyond green exhibit

The DeVos Art Museum Announces Upcomming Visiting Artist Series for Winter 2009In conjunction with the Beyond Green exhibition (see the Future Exhibitions page for more information on the exhibition), the DeVos Art Museum will present a series of special events relating to the themes of sustainability and community. Five visiting artists headline the events, including Material Exchange (Chicago), Paul Wittenbraker (Civic Studio/Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids), Steve Frykholm (Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI) and John Ganis (Center for Creative Studies, Detroit) will make visits to Marquette during the exhibition. Stay tuned to the "Upcoming Events" section below for dates and times.Programming support for these events made possible by a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts; the John X. Jamrich endowment; and the Friends of the DeVos Art Museum.

Environmental Art!

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL ART?
In a general sense, it is art that helps improve our relationship with the natural world. There is no definition set in stone. This living worldwide movement is growing and changing as you read this.
Much environmental art is ephemeral (made to disappear or transform), designed for a particular place (and can't be moved) or involves collaborations between artists and others, such as scientists, educators or community groups (distributed ownership).

(see first entry for more information)

recycled sculptures

Linnea's Leezard

Tammy's fish

one eyed, three legged, bubble wrap, milk weed creature

recycled creatures

leezard

chinese dragon

participants used cans, bottle caps,and other items to create creatures. Imaginations went wild!

driftwood sculptures (ephemeral)

swift hands!

Ake Larson (of Yellow Birch Press) presented his book and lead an activity with driftwood!

Goldsworthy leaf projects

after watching some "shorts" from "Rivers and Tides" DVD, participants created ephemeral sculptures with partners.

workshop description

Wednesday, October 22nd, 6-9 pm Come to discover the wonderful world of environmental/recycled art! From Andy Goldsworthy to the Dumpster Divers, Environmental Art finds many forms. Participants will learn about the vast array of art being done in this genre and create their own temporary art. They will also create a recycled sculpture to take home as a momento!

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL ART?
In a general sense, it is art that helps improve our relationship with the natural world. There is no definition set in stone. This living worldwide movement is growing and changing as you read this. Much environmental art is ephemeral (made to disappear or transform), designed for a particular place (and can't be moved) or involves collaborations between artists and others, such as scientists, educators or community groups (distributed ownership). (from greenmuseum.org) for more information, go to www.greenmuseum.org and http://www.dumpsterdivers.com/