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An Ancient Art, a Modern Interpretation
Artist Ilona Zaremba, a native of Poland living in Canada, creates her
compositions, including "Can’t Walk There from Here," above, by
uniting the genres of painting and sculpture in luminous hues of
molten beeswax mixed with oil pigments.
This technique, called encaustic, which means "to burn in," is over
2,000 years old and was first used by ancient Greeks to decorate the
hulls of their ships. It was also used by the ancient Eygptians to
paint burial portraits, which were bound onto the mummified body of
the deceased. The medium is time-consuming and challenging and
involves painting on layers of hot encaustic – paint consisting of
pigment mixed with wax – with a brush and then reworking the layers
with a blow torch, carving tools, wire brushes, and other implements.
Zaremba’s landscapes are inspired by the artist’s memories of her
childhood in Poland. Her work is included in many private collections,
including that of actor Steve Martin, a major collector of
contemporary art.
Marsha Child Contemporary, 220 Alexander Street. Through Tuesday, May
17. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., and by appointment. 609-497-7330.
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Art in Town
Dynasty Arts, 20 Nassau Street, Unit F, 609-688-9388. "Last Dynasty,"
oil and watercolor, and limited edition prints. Artist and owner, Lu
Zuogeng, combines Chinese brushwork with Western watercolor. Also,
Chinese antique furniture of Ming and Qing dynasties. The gallery is
open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon
to 5 p.m.
Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street,
609-921-6748. "Princeton Recollects" exhibition was organized to
celebrate the accomplishments of the Princeton History Project. In the
1970s and 80s, the project was dedicated to collecting and preserving
memories, and publishing "The Princeton Recollector," a monthly
magazine. The exhibition includes original letters, documents, and
artifacts. Free. Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Hall Gallery, 20 Library Place,
609-497-7990. "Design Matters," the seminary’s history in typography,
photography, illustration, paper, ink, and other graphic elements. The
designs are on posters, magazine covers, websites, greeting cards, and
brochures. Gallery talk and reception with the artists on Monday, May
2, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. On view through May 27. Open Monday to Saturday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. "Jane
Lawrence Paintings." On view through June 11. Gallery open Monday to
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m; and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.
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Area Galleries
Bordentown Gallery, 204 Farnsworth Avenue, 609-298-5556. "Spring
Members Only Show" for artists with the New Jersey Chapter of the
American Artists Professional League. Princeton artist Charles
McVicker, a member of the Garden State Watercolor Society, selected
the winners. On view through May 18.
Firehouse Gallery, 8 Walnut Street, Bordentown, 609-298-3742. "Picasso
Kids Exhibition," a showcase of works of kids ages 7 to 17. Some work
for sale. Through May 22.
Gold Medal Impressions, 43 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor,
609-606-9001. Newly-expanded gallery of photographer Richard Druckman,
a freelance photographer for Associated Press. Six rooms and over 250
photographs of professional football, basketball, hockey, tennis, and
Olympic events. Photographs for sale are matted and framed and in a
variety of sizes and prices. Gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. A
seasonal outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring the ISC Outstanding
Student Achievement Awards Exhibition. "Twisted Logic" by Patrick
Dougherty," Earthwords and Geoglyphs" by Australian artist Andrew
Rogers. Show continues to May 1. "Focus on Sculpture 2005," an annual
juried exhibition of photographs by amateur photographers and the
figurative sculptures of contemporary Norwegian artist Nicolaus
Widerberg. On view in the Domestic Arts Building to May 1. Open
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., April to October.
La Principessa Ristorante, Route 27, Kingston Mall, 609-921-3043. "La
Dolce Vita, " a collection of original photographs from Italia by Ed
Tseng. Restaurant hours are Tuesday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 4:30 to 9 p.m.
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Campus Arts
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Medieval, Renaissance,
and baroque galleries are open. The museum’s galleries are open
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Tours
on Saturdays at 2 p.m.
"Recarving China’s Past: The Art, Archaeology, and Architecture of the
Wu Family Shrines," a collection of pictorial wall carvings that have
been recognized as apart of mid-second century funerary structures.
Through June 26.
Also, "Some Art of the ’80s," art examined through the works of
contemporary artists including Sandro Chia, Eric Fischl, Robert
Mapplethorpe, David Salle, and Sean Scully. Through June 12.
College of New Jersey, Art Gallery, Holman Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2198.
Undergraduate exhibition of a variety of different media. On view
through April 27. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 3
p.m.; Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.
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Art in the Workplace
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Hopewell Campus, 609-252-5120. Outdoor sculpture
show features works by seven prominent East Coast artists: Hope Carter
of Hopewell, Kate Dodd, Richard Heinrich, John Isherwood, Joel
Perlman, John Van Alstine, and Jay Wholley. Exhibition is on view
during business hours and will remain in its location for two years.
The artists were selected by a panel composed of Alejandro Anreus,
veteran curator and scholar, Jeffrey Nathanson of the International
Sculpture Center, and visual artist Sheba Sharrow, working under the
guidance of Kate Somers, curator of the company’s corporate gallery in
Lawenceville.
Johnson & Johnson, Administration Building Atrium, Grandview Road,
Skillman, 732-524-6957. Ricardo Barros presents "Facing Sculpture," a
portfolio of photographic portraits features 30 black and white
portraits of contemporary sculptures. He also celebrates the recent
publication of his book, "Facing Sculpture: A Portfolio of Portraits,
Sculpture, and Related Ideas." Through May 6. Also, abstract and
landscape paintings of New Jersey artist Antonia Germanos. On view
through August 5. Appointments required to see the exhibition.
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Art by the River
Artists’ Gallery, 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville. "Field and Stream,"
a shared exhibit of watercolors by Gail Bracegirdle and digital prints
by Alan J. Klawans. On view through May 1. Gallery hours are Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Artists’ Gallery, 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville. "Field and Stream,"
a shared exhibit of watercolors by Gail Bracegirdle and digital prints
by Alan J. Klawans. On view through May 1. Gallery hours are Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0804. Annual
Spring Exhibition featuring the watercolors of Joanne Augustine and
introducing a special show of a group of artists who participated in
the Delaware River Sojourn during the summer of 2004. On view through
May 29. Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Louisa Melrose Gallery, 41 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, 908-996-1470.
"Pastel," a shared exhibit featuring pastel artists Alden Baker, Jason
Chang, Rainie Crawford, Christina Debarry, Christina Debrosky, Diana
deSantis, Frank Federico, Barbara Fischman, Julie Friedman, Roz
Hollander, Maceo Mitchell, Claire Paisner, Peter Seltzer, Rae Smith,
Brenda Tribush, Rhoda Yanow, and Frank Zuccarelli. On view through May
31.
New Hope Arts, Union Square, West Bridge Street and Union Square
Drive, New Hope, 215-862-3396. Second annual New Hope Sculpture
Exhibition featuring an indoor exhibition of more than 88 works by 43
nationally and internationally recognized artists and an outdoor show
of seven large-scale works installed throughout the town. Through
April, 2006.
Riverrun Gallery, 287 South Main Street, Lambertville, 609-397-3349.
"Two Photographers," an dual exhibit of works by Bruce Katsiff and
Brian H. Peterson. Katsiff’s "Built Environments" features a selection
of photos taken over 25 years. Peterson presents "Selected Photographs
1979-2004" explores recurring themes of light and movement. On view
through May 29. Gallery open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon
to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
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Art In Trenton
The Classics Return, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park,
609-989-3632. Shared show "The Classics Return" with works of Bernard
Moore, Susan Kiley, Anthony Colavita, and Aundretta Wright. Through
February 27. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sundays, 1
to 4 p.m.
Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998. "Moscow
Makes, Trenton Takes," an exhibit of close to 40 mid to late 20th
century Russian paintings from the personal collection of Trenton
businessman, Shelley Zeiger. On view through June 3.
New Jersey State Museum, Galleries at 225 West State Street, Trenton,
609-292-6464. "Vision and Voice: Princeton Artists Alliance in
Dialogue with Contemporary New Jersey Poetry," an exhibit of over 40
works by New Jersey artists and poets. Margaret M. O’Reilly is
curator. Through May 13. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Old Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776.
"Furniture, Curios and Pictures: 100 Years of Collecting by the Old
Barracks," is included in the tour admission fee. Open every day from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the last tour is at 3:50 p.m.
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Area Museums
American Hungarian Foundation Museum, 300 Somerset Street, New
Brunswick, 732-846-5777. "Calm Between the Storms," an exhibit of
close to 70 works of Hungarian Interwar Art from the Salgo Trust for
Education. Through September 4, 2005. Museum hours are Tuesday to
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Hunterdon Museum of Art, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton, 908-735-8415.
"Almost Human: Dolls and Robots in Contemporary Art" and "Steve Gwon
365: A Drawing Installation." Exhibit of recent paintings by John
Goodyear. Goodyear’s recent works continue to be rooted in the history
of art, pulling baroque and modern masters into contemporary works.
Exhibits on view through June 12.
James A. Michener Art Museum, Union Square Complex, Bridge Street, New
Hope, 215-340-9800. New Hope satellite facility opens with the
relocation of the popular, interactive multi-media show, "Creative
Bucks County: A Celebration of Art and Artists," featuring 19th and
20th century painters, writers, composers, and playwrights. Also on
exhibit, "Pennsylvania Impressionists of the New Hope School." Also,
"The Contemporary Eye" featuring the contemporary art scene focusing
on 12 regional artists who work in media including painting,
woodworking, and photography. Artists include Ricardo Barros, David
Ellsworth, Marily C. Gordley, Judith Heep, Alan Lachman, Ann Lovett,
Robert Ranieri, Chalotte Schatz, Mavi Smith, Susan M. Twadus, and
Valerie Von Betzen. Through May 8, 2005. Museum admission $6 adults;
$2 youth. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Closed Mondays.
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Opportunities
Please Donate
HomeFront, the Lawrenceville-based non-profit that serves the homeless
population in Mercer County, offers Mother’s Day cards in exchange for
a donation to the "Mother’s Fund." The fund helps a homeless mother
pay for music lessons, a prom dress, a special school trip, a baseball
glove, or school pictures. Visit www.homefrontnj.org or call
609-989-9417, ext 26 for information.
Auditions
Pennington Players, Kelsey Theater, Mercer College, West Windsor,
609-737-PLAY. Seeking 17 actors for "Into the Woods" for August
production at Open Air Theater. Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1,
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointment required. Auditioners are asked to
prepare one complete musical theater song and bring sheet music,
photo, and resume.
Villagers Theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset. Seeking actors for
"Gemini," a play taking place in south Philadelphia, 1973. If you are
offended by ethnic humor or stereotypes, the "F" word, or a story with
homosexual undertones, do not audition. Male and female roles, ages 18
to 55. Monday May 16, and Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m. July performances.
Step II Productions, 8919 New Falls Road, Vermillion Square,
Levittown, PA, 215-946-0100. Adult and child actors over age eight for
"Gypsy." Audition includes singing 16 bars of music (bring music) and
dancing. July and August performances. Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and
22, 2:30 p.m.
Call for Entries
Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman,
609-921-3272. Seeking entries of all media including two and three
dimension art for the annual open juried show of fine art opening May
13. Entries due Wednesday, May 11.
Volunteers Needed
Educational Services Commission, 215 Route 31, Flemington,
908-788-1453. Seeking women to serve as divorce mentors and provide
support and guidance to clients of the Displaced Homemaker Center.
20-hour training program.
Fresh Air Fund seeks host families to open their homes, and volunteers
to work with summer activities, fundraising, and interviewing
prospective families. Call Rhonda Corkedale at 609-799-4673 or
800-367-0003.
Call for Vendors
Ladies Auxiliary of the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2, 375
Route 206, 908-359-0123. Seeking metaphysical practitioners, feng
shui, holistic, homeopaths, herbalists, massage and energy workers,
exercise, meditation instructors, and stress reducing workers. Also,
vendors selling jewelry, crystals, beauty products, and musicians. the
Second annual new age fair on Saturday, June 11. Raindate is Sunday,
June 12.
Quaker Bridge Mall, Lawrenceville, 609-799-8177. Animal organizations
and groups for Animal Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 7, noon to 3
p.m. Animal companionship, safety, therapy, and entertainment to be
recognized.
Call for Donations
Verizon supports Earth Day by seeking wireless phone donations and
offering paperless billing. Visit www.verizonwireless.com for
information on receiving bills by E-mail. Donate phones and equipment
at Hamilton Marketplace or Mercer Mall locations.
Available
Chestnut Tree Books, Princeton Shopping Center, offers a hospitable
place for groups and organizations to meet. Accommodations for up to
50 persons. Refreshments are available at adjacent cafe. Call Ira Kay
at 609-279-2121 for information.
American Heart Association offers educational programs highlighting
cardiovascular diseases for women. Call 609-538-0713.
Mercer County College has a new dual degree program with Saint Peter’s
College in Jersey City. MCCC graduates may enter Saint Peter’s with a
junior status and qualify for a $2,500 transfer award. Call
609-586-4800, ext. 3307.
Project Lifesaver Program assists the families and caregivers of
Middlesex residents afflicted with various forms of dementia,
including Down’s Syndrome and autism. The system utilizes a
battery-operated radio wrist transmitter, useful if resident wanders
off. Call Freeholder Christopher D. Rafano at 732-257-2200.
Sports
Garden State Baseball, www,gardenstatebaseball.com, 732-382-4610.
Teams are needed for the Memorial Day Weekend Tournament. The 2005
High School Wood Bat League starts up again on Saturday, May 28.
Men’s Adult Baseball League of New Jersey is forming new teams for
summer season. Over 18 years, any level. Visit
www.amateurbaseballnj.com or call Dave at 973-699-8336.
ll.com, 732-382-4610.
Teams are needed for the Memorial Day Weekend Tournament. The 2005
High School Wood Bat League starts up again on Saturday, May 28.
Men’s Adult Baseball League of New Jersey is forming new teams for
summer season. Over 18 years, any level. Visit
www.amateurbaseballnj.com or call Dave at 973-699-8336.
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