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Show it ft The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, February 18, 1973 For Utah: museum on wheels The art scene Autobiography takes sculpture role By George Dibble There was no secret about the pile of animal skins and tarpaulin that arrived at the of University Utah art office they were to be used for a performed sculpture On Fri- piece. of day week last artist Fer- Raphael rer arrived to create his work in the foyer of the Fine Arts Museum. There Is much that is characteristically familiar to the locale in the cuttings of scrub oak and tent ropes that make up the work Feugian Procession Shelter, although his choice of materials is said to refer to his childhood and bits of autobiography. Studded With Skins back. His subsequent performances with water, ice and farm house in the middle areas. The eye is carried other materials indicate the inward by frugally managed tentativeness and time expir- details that are included judiing qualities he confirms in ciously. Not all of the studies his creations. There is a feel- delimit subject matter, but ing of primitiveness that is those that allow the lens to well related to elemental envi- record the whole image are To selective with a fairly strict ronmental experience. quote Kim Levin in Art News, his works have the air of a makeshift means of survival the danger and discomfort of Ferrers recent casuspace al construction is like an attempt to start over. There are well established procedures in the lexicon of the photographic artist s to burning out the leave stark asceticism, varying the textures of paper and other dark-rootechniques in the developing and printing Keith Rockwood was in town briefly on his way to Los process. Event to hail artist at center New Expression e ientation to the new site. This may be facilitated here by the oversized nature of the arrangement. The space is fortuitously ample in height but the thrust of adjacent walls precipitates a crowded lar effect is produced in the casual inclusion of an insect trail in the study of a desert plant. The form casts a swift shadow, an illusion that is accelerated by the angle of projection. Swirls of pattern environmental effect. rhythmically sifted into the Elevator grainy textures by the moveFeatured in recent New ment of winds describe a senYork shows, Ferrer is the art- sitive touch that is carried to ist who performed his crea- a satisfying conclusion. elevator Stacatto Notes tion with a that spilled leaves at prearSharp stacatto notes in the ranged stops with the help of foreground contrast briskly accomplices, a few years with the suavity of tone in the d leaf-fille- d V M V. vl Anna Speiss, featured artist at the Salt the Lake Art Center through March 3, will be honored Sunday at a reception from 2 to 5 Galp.m. at the Rental-Sale- s Ln. 54 Finch (1340 East). lery, at ff W Angeles where he will take a position as head of the design department of Morgamelli and Youtnan. A graduate of the University of Utah Fine Arts Department, he has been employed in recent years as a designer in New York. He studied at the New York School of Interior Design and is returning from a six months stay in England. April. r The train, consisting of three coaches, an artists studio car, a generating car and caboose, has been touring since May, 1971. While in Utah, Artrain activities will be funded and guided by the Utah State Institute of Fine Arts. six-ca- ART CALENDAR Art Notes half-tone- Marv Poulsons photographs at the Public Library find new The long tent-likpanels of expression for established routhe oversized tarpaulin tines and introduce some othreached from ceiling to floor ers in his imaginative group and the creation when finished displayed in the third floor was studded with rough skins, gallery. A strange collusion of bits from a leather tannery patterns effects a line drawing and cuttings from the bushy with a soft sky design as a No. in 12. plant forms that furbish the background There have been countless local mountains slopes in winter. There is a rugged sort of waterside settings with positive backlighting that creates primitiveness in the smell of tallow and hides that impinges strong perspcctual drive, but with strange sophistication on the avoidance of a tranquil two 17th century tapestries feeling in the vaporous tones seen through each end of the that surround a park bench is the key to another engaging triangular tunnel. idea. There is also an element seThe objects the artist of surprise in the subtle inclulects are intended to take on sion of a bird form that gives reornew functions in their scale and dimension. A simi- Leaf-Fille- sense of economy. exhibition on wheels Utah. toward is moving Artrain, a project of the Michigan Council for the Arts, will visit Price, Richfield, Provo, Orem and Brigham City in Mini-Sho- Ms. Speiss, a resident of Bountiful, has studied with Harold D. Olsen and the late . Everett. She has Joseph two won gold awards at the Utah State Fair and special awards from the Salt Lake Art Center and Utah Institute of Fine Arts. Her works may be seen at the gallery Tuesdays through Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. A-- Photo exhibit On exhibit throughout the month of February in the Atrium Gallery of the Salt Lake City Public Library will be photography by Marvin Poulson. Mr. Poulson is a graduate of of Utahs University School of Journalism. His work has been used by numerous local publications. He has been included in photography exhibits at the University of Utah and Utah State Univer- the Titfln Room, In ZCMI, oils bv Lamont w. Passey, through Friday. Utah State University Library Art Gallery, "Design West," through March 1. Hours: daily 3:30 a.m. to S p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9 p m., closed weekends. Salt Lnke A.t Center, U Finch Ln., Mini-ShoGalExhibit, Rental-Sale- s lery, art works by Anna Spiers, through March 3. Recer'.ion Sunday 2 to S p.m. Hours: daily I to 4 p.m. Hollcday Branch Library, 2150 E. 4bth South, "Explorations In Space," oil paintings by Ethel Chapman, through February. Hours: Mondays through Thursdays 9 o.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.- m. to 5 p m. Weber State College Art Deportment Gallery, Weber Stole College Foculty Exhibit, art work by Dick Upton, through Sunday; Four Artists and Dog In Residence, through Friday; Weber Stole College annual faculty exhibit, through Morcti IS. Hours: Mondays through Thursdays 8 o.- m. to 5 b.m Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.- m., closed weekends. Reception Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utoh, paintings and prints by Leonard Lehrer. Don Potts and His Cars, pottery by Lauro Andreson and Rose Cobat, sculpture by Rafaei Ferrer, through March 4. Closed Monday. Hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 b.- m., Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Bertha Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson, Ogden, International exhibit "print Making West," original etchings, through March 2. Hours: Daily 9 o.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 2 to 5 p.m., closed Saturdays. Brigham Young University Harris Fine ATs Center, Provo, artwork bv education maiors; Secured Gallery, art by Roland Simmons, through March 2; B. F. Larsen Gallery, Comics As an Art Form," through March 2 Hours: dolly 8 a.m. to 5 b.m. Naturalist Shop Art Gallery, 1464 Foothill Blvd., showing oils by Doug Snow, acrylics by Vicki Brandis and Ruth Dreymants, sketches by Richard Murray, silk screens and woodblock prints bv Susan Gurrentz, by Zelda. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p,m. Tivoli Gollery, 34 W. 3rd South, oils ond etchings by Michael Coleman. Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 o.m. to 5:30 p.m. . . ' Murray City Showcase, art work by Matthew Madson through February. - art An Visitors to the train will first slide presee a multi-screesentation depicting art history and introducing patnns to the rest of the exhibit. n Salt Lake City Public Library Atrium Gallery, photography bv Marvin Poulson, through Februarv; Second Floor Gallery, watercolors by Lee Clapton, through February. Phillips Gallery, 444 E. 2nd South, oils, watercolors, sculpture, graphics bv Sally Nelson, with Whitney Wor-nlcDon Athoy ond Joe Miller, through March 10, Hours: daily 10 O.m. to 5:30 o.m. Closed Sundays. Springe-Layn- e Studio Gallery, 660 Spring Lane, paintings by Elovne Bradshaw. Hours' daily, rocn to S p.m., 10 o.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; dosed Sundays. Tower Theatre, 876 E. 9th South, art by Lakue M. Brewster through February. Passey Art Center, 59 V2 Richards St., landscapes, portraits, florals by Lamont W. Passey, Ellce Ryan and Lee Trueblood. Hours: Mondays through Fridays, noon to 5 o.m. Press Carling Gallery, Arrow Square, oils and watercolors by Kathryn C. Wilson, oils by Marilee Lotto, pottery bv Utah craftsmen. Hours" daily except SundavJ! a.m. to 5:30 Museum Follows A H-- G A Creative Man, 635 S. encomDesign" explains the of artistic exeffect passing pression today. Local artists will have a chance to demonstrate their varied crafts in Car 4. Visitors to this car will be encouraged to talk with the working artists. Schedules for the Artrain in Utah are: Price: April 7 Richfield: April 10-1- 1 April Provo-Ore- 17-2- 1 Brigham City: April most famous innovators. Basic Tools fools basic for an artist to are his create product explored in Section 5 while the Environmental 24-2- 8 for chairman Honorary Utah Artrain is Mrs. Calvin L. Rampton with co chairman Mrs. Jack Goodman and Mrs. Carolyn Caine. Glittering crystal adds o magnificence and graciousness to your home as nothing else can And Artistic Lighting is headquarters for a dazzling array B.m. Edison Street Gollery, 231 Edison St., exhibition of photographic prints bv John Telford. Hours: weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 b.m.. closed weekends. Siate, works photographs by by local artists, Brian Record. Hours: weekdays 10 o.- m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays 10 o.m. to 6 p.m. Lloyd Art Gallery, 310 Newhouse Bldg.. 10 Exchange PI., Western American paintings by Don Prechtel. Hours' ooily except Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Heritage Arts, 37 S. State. Clearfield, exhibit by Carol J. Beutler and of hand-cu- t imported crystal chandeliers fiery as the sun itself in a size and price range you'll love. Drop in and see what crystal will do for your home. students. Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Jaiihouse Gollery, 103 N Mam, Moab, watercolors, oils and acrylics, graphics and pottery by Utah and Colorado artists. Hours: weekdays. 2 to 6 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barnes Banking Co., Kavsville, Kaysville Civic Assn, sponsoring wat- ercolors bv Milford Zornes. Hours: Mondays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 6 p.- m., closed weekends. Brigham City Museum'Gallery, 24 N. 3rd West, Todoy and Yesterday," by Lee K. Parkinson, Yugoslavian art obiects, both through Feb. 27. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit our Display Studio 8 o.m. to 5:30 p.m. ' Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 58 West 1st South - 363-923- 3 W sity. Display set Special to The Tribune PROVO Art work created by Brigham Young University students majoring in elementary education will go on display Monday on the fourth and fifth levels of the Hams Fine Arts Center. Projects in paper mache, weaving, puppetry, stitchery, bookmaking, painting, drawing or print will be exhibited. Public school teachers and students from Utah County schools are encouraged to view the show. o n Discovery Season 73 IPotpouri of Ballet Plan display Special to The Tnbune OGDEN Works by four interning instructors at the Weber State College Ait Department will be on display at the WSC Gallery through Friday. Suzanne Olive Muchnic, Ayhens, Sam Moya and Joseph S. Wixom are working at Weber State College this school year as instructor-intern- - Four ballets froni Bach to Broadway Ballet entertainment that features four separate works of prominent choreographers in each performance. Ballet West will dpnce to the music of Chopin, Bach, Stravinsky, not ter mention Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman. o C Select your performance Feb. 21 through 24. f Eternal Idol a ballet that was inspired by a sculpture of Rodins, and set to the music of Chopins Second Piano Concerto. Discover: Pulcinblia Variations, a contemporary ballet based on the classic; work of Massine, which has its original decor and costumes by Pablo Picasso. Set to the music of Stravinsky Discover: N.R.A. a highly nostalgic entertainment that recaptures the big band era of music and dame... Waltz, tap, and tango with the 30s theme of Miller, Goodman, and Dorsey. Discover: Concerfo Barocco, a George Balanchine favorite: that executes highly technical balletic skijl set to the music of Bachs Double Violin Concerto. Discover: The exhibit, entitled "Four Artists and Dog in Residence, can be seen Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is closed weekends. Photographer Marv Poulson has completed a study of trees, .which may be seen with his other work at Salt Lake City Public Library. years. section entitled Creative is next, illusMotivators trated with lighted photographs and transparencies. This exhibit explains how an artist is motivated by nature and the world around him. Artists who have started nqw art trends are featured in and Creative Innovators, the Artrain will display original works by some of the 3000 small museum follows of last exhibit s. ' Cultural Landmarks the development showing Of civilization over the past actual SYSTEM SALE O Select the combination of cabinets and shelves in luxurious oiled walnut to solve system is interchangeable and can your storage problems. Each piece of the be positioned ot 2" increments up and down the rail. Open stock so you con odd o shelf or cabinet or on entire section, next week or next year. SAVE 15 ON THIS DESIGN NOW Sale Price $555.00 Rea. Price Unit Shown $654.00 H-- Q Tickets: jS Daynes 'Music 136 So. State Kingsbury Hall 581-71- 322-163- 6 00 Feb. 2lfS24 O e - iJP' Fashion Place Mall i.wiftiox SYsrois (Near Castletons) Contemporary iVrnishing of Distinction STORE HOURS: r-n- . thru Fri. 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