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Show 02.08.2010 culture Find what's been found SCERA opens new art exhibit p LJMELSUNDQUIST Culture writer TRENT BATES/UVUReview Hilary Demske takes the audience on an emotional journey across the piano keys. Piano studies director gives a delightful performance VID STRONG Culture writer Hilary Dernske's fingers danced gracefully across the keys, in a shining performance at her piano recital on Feb. 1 at the Ragan theatre. A Texas native, Demske has a Doctorate in Performing Arts from the University of Michigan and was also schooled at other, prominent institutions such as ThcVJuilliard School and The-Peabody Conservatory of Music. She is also the first prize winner of the Citta di Barletta International Piano Competition. Demske used many complicated techniques to demonstrate her passion to the audience. Conveying many emotions throughout the recital, Demske struck the keys with great conviction The precision of her fingers was incredible and her intense concentration could not be broken. "I enjoy playing contemporary music because it stretches my mind as a performer and listener. There is always something new to discover, something that changes the larger meaning of the phrase or gesture. 1 love getting inside the unusual harmonies and finding my way out musically," Demske said. • The program consisted of*.a three-part piece by George Tsontakis entitled "Ghost Variations" and "Sonata No. 4" by Henry Martin. "I chose this program because it features two completely different approaches to modern music. Tsontakis and Martin are the same age, yet capture very different moods and textures. It is a great microcosm of the larger contemporary scene," Demske said. In the first portion of "Ad libitum," Demske used sharp riveting movements through which she faithfully portrayed the languid mood of the piece. In "Scherzo," the second ghost variation, Demske switched gears, creating a suspenseful painting of someone on the edge of danger and only narrowly escaping. Yet Martin's sonata told quite a different tale from Tsontakis. The audience was taken on an emotional \ journey up and down the keyboard. As the recital cohclud- " ed, everyone clapped and cheered, offering their seal of approval. For those who want to hear more, or were unable to attend, there's no need to worry. ' i have an upcoming CD on Albany Records that includes the Martin sonata, and 1 am playing the Tsontakis in New York for the composer later in February," Demske said. Penelope Jones, a scenic artist for SCERA's many theatrical productions, opened an exhibit entitled "Found Art" at the SCERA Center's Gallery 101 last Friday. "Found Art," Jones'first one-woman show, is filled with pieces made from used objects. The exhibit combines recycling and art in a way seldom seen in the galleries of Utah Valley. The collection is eclectic, including a suitcase collage, pieces made of wood, a large mural, portraits, as well as metal statues and steam punk vehicles. There is also a series of pieces on exhibit titled "Creation of the Earth." "This exhibit is full of grand creativity," said Adam J. Robertson, President and CEO of SCERA. "It's very unique, colorful and a lot of fun. This would be something the whole family would enjoy." The genre of found art, also known as objet trouve or ready made, was created by French artist Marcel Duchamp. His most recognizeable peice is titled "Fountain," and it is made out of a urinal. As is tradition at SCERA's Gallery 101, the exhibit opened with an artist reception on Feb. 5, where the general public was invited to meet Jones. Jones has taken art classes at UVU, as well as BYU and Columbus College in Georgia. She works as a scenic artist both at SCERA and at the Hale Center Theater Orem. To continue creating found art, Jones would appreciate donations of unused or odd bits of metal. To donate contact the SCERA center at 801-225-ARTS or April Berlin at 801-2252569 ext. 1011 Photo courtesy of SCERA Center for the Arts Artist Pennelope Jones What: "Found Art," by Penelope Jones shows now through Feb. 26. When: Open Monday-Saturday, nood to 9 p.m. Where: SCERA Center's Gallery 101, 745 S. State in Orem. Free Admission. 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