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Lynn Chadwick: In Contact
Sculpture from the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College
October 9, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s. This exhibition is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions in conjunction with Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
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Lynn Chadwick Programming
Hoffman Auditorium
50-minute film on continuous loop
Lynn Chadwick by the Rolands Collection. Watch the artist at work in his studio and see many examples of his acclaimed sculpture.
Sculpture Demonstration
Sunday, October 11, 2 pm
Jenny Flanders, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Discover how Lynn Chadwick sculpted his works of art while watching local artist and Meijer Gardens staff member Jenny Flanders create sculpture with plaster. Observe how versatile and fun working in plaster can be as Flanders explores the many possibilities of shape and form.
Curator’s Choice with Joseph Becherer
Tuesday, October 13, 7 pm
Join the Chief Curator as he gives the “inside scoop” on Lynn Chadwick: In Contact. Walk through the exhibition and learn about the background and inspirations of this fascinating artist.
Gallery Walk
Tuesday, October 27, 7 pm
Wayne Norlin, architect
Walk through Lynn Chadwick: In Contact and view the works through the eyes of local architect Wayne Norlin. Discover what special things architects look for and how Chadwick’s architectural training may have influenced his sculpture.
Understanding Modern British Sculptors
Sunday, November 8, 2 pm
Sue Eberle, Kendall College of Art & Design
Today, the “YBA” (Young British Artists) form a solid core in contemporary art. However, throughout the 20th century, British sculptors were always at the forefront, creating and defining Modernism. This lecture will focus on the British sculptors represented in Meijer Gardens’ permanent collection including Moore, Gormely, Flanagan, Chadwick, Caro, Hepworth, Goldsworthy, Frink and Nash. Explore the answers to questions such as: What styles and aesthetics do these British sculptors share? What innovations do they bring to art? What makes them quintessentially British?
Perspectives
Tuesday, November 10, 7 pm
Ian Warnock, Suzie Doten, Kathy Kane-Lane
Join a horticulturist, an educator and a development director as they explore Lynn Chadwick: In Contact from their own perspectives. Feel free to participate in the discussion and discover it is not necessary to be an art expert to find deeper meaning in art.
Shape and Form: Fun with Abstraction
Saturdays, November 14 and 21, 1–3 pm
GVSU Art Education Students
Uncover a new skill while having fun making artwork based on Lynn Chadwick: In Contact. Make an abstract sculpture using shapes made from wood or clay, and experiment with plaster-like materials—much like Chadwick did—as you create your sculptures. Materials will be provided and all ages are welcome.