Tag Archive "amy-s-kauffman"
Generation gap in Jersey
I spent a Friday in late March at Rutgers/Camden listening to painters wonder whether painting was dead or transformed, and what it meant for them as artists and teachers.
Watch out New York, here comes Philly
Lots of Philadelphians heading to New York to install their works in galleries all over town. Here’s what we’re excited about. There’s probably more and let us know if we missed you. ROB MATTHEWS Rob MatthewsThe artist’s cousin (Dan), graphite on paper Rob Matthews has his solo debut in New York at Daniel Cooney. Show, titled Kindred, opens Sept. 11 and runs to Nov. 15. Matthews is a formidable Philadelphia blogger as well as being a fabulous artist who shows locally at Gallery Joe. ZOE STRAUSS Zoe Strauss’s new book, America. We love the American flag reference in the carpeted ... More » »
Weekly Update – Amy S. Kauffman at Painted Bride
This week’s Weekly has my Editor’s Pick review of Amy S. Kauffman‘s exhibit (from scratch) at Painted Bride. Below is the copy with pictures. And be sure to read Amy’s letter to us about the delicate paper objects getting damaged. I saw the show before the damage occured and the photos reflect the show as it was before the artist moved the works around to protect them. Here’s Libby’s post on the show which was also featured in our first Look! video. Amy S. Kauffman’s starburst floor piece made from Starburst candy wrappers individual folded into tiny boatsAmy S. Kauffman’s ... More » »
News from Amy Kauffman
An email from artist Amy S. Kauffman (see previous post) Hi. I was just writing to inform you that if you go to see my show atthe Painted Bride it’s currently not being shown as originallyintended. (from scratch) opened on Friday, February 2. BetweenFriday and Saturday over 20 people either sat on, stepped on orwalked through the 1st floor floor piece. untitled (be mine) madeout of Tootsie Roll wrappers was located pretty central in thedownstairs first floor gallery space. I attempted to put signs up tonot touch or stand on the work, but I’m continually amazed at how thegeneral public ... More » »
Amy S. Kauffman takes the long view
An origami rug that looks like a quilt, by Amy S. Kauffman Origami hardly begins to describe what’s up in Amy S. Kauffman’s installation at the Painted Bride. The obsessive folding of tootsie roll wrappers is not about setting a world record for folding cranes. Kauffman’s braided rug made of folded Tootsie Roll wrappers The installation, (from scratch), is Kauffman’s first solo show here, and it’s overdue. She has filled the two floors at the Bride with five works plus a documentary video of her process. Besides two origami rugs–one looks like an all-American braided rug and one looks like ... More » »
Weekly Update 1 – re-construction at the Art Institute
This week’s Weekly includes my review of re-construction at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Here’s the link to the art page and below is the copy with some pictures. A Touch of ClassArt Institute students curate a well-rounded contemporary show. Installation shot. re-construction at the Art Institute Gallery. Scot Kaylor sculpture in the foreground, Benjamin Pierce photos on the walls and Andrew Jeffrey Wright animations flanking the information desk. The students in Patrick Coué‘s “History of 20th Century Art” class at the Art Institute of Philadelphia were hungry for a hands-on studio project to supplement the class. But since Coué, ... More » »
