The
exhibition, new ideas in medallic sculpture, which began as
an annual gallery event in 1998, has continued for eight years.
It is one of several projects at Medialia that encourages
the young generation to express ideas in medallic sculpture.
Exhibitions comprised of young medallic sculptors have been
an essential part of Medialia¹s philosophy from the beginning.
After
several years of teaching a class in stone carving at The
University of the Arts, I created the new ideas in medallic
sculpture exhibitions to encourage students to become professionally
involved with art. The collaborative exhibition, new ideas
in medallic sculpture, is supported by a combination of
three participating universities, individual patrons, and
a non-profit organization, New Approach, Inc. The purpose
of New Approach is to promote emerging artists, as well
as to encourage public awareness of medallic art.
Until
2000, new ideas exhibitions were comprised of students from
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia (U. Arts), and
one other university. Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade
de Lisboa (U. Lisboa), joined U. Arts annually starting
in 2001. Professor Joćo Duarte has established a medal course
at U. Lisboa which is influential to the future of contemporary
medal art in Portugal. This new direction gives more dynamic
stimulus and technical competence to emerging artists. This
year, the exhibition, new ideas in medallic sculpture includes
Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage, Brazil (EAV). The
exhibiting artists from EAV have been selected by Professor
Joćo Carlos Goldberg from his 30 years as an instructor
at EAV. The artists from U. Lisboa and U. Arts are current
students or 2005 graduates.
EAV
is currently celebrating the 30th year anniversary since
its inception. It is our honor that this eighth exhibition,
new ideas in medallic sculpture becomes part of their celebration.
At the conclusion of the Medialia exhibit, the exhibition
will travel to the three universities in 2006.
At
the conclusion of the Medialia exhibit, the exhibition will
travel to the three universities in 2006.
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The
University of the Arts, Philadelphia :
March 6 - April 1
Faculdade
de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa :
July 1 - July 31
Escola
de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage, Brazil :
October 5 - 26 |
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