Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Creating Harmony

Ted Hallman's latest creation, Suspended Harmonies, is on display at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown through March 3. The installation includes pieces of sculpture-like artwork that represent trees, clouds and the sun, creating an abstract landscape environment. 

“People have been looking at landscapes in the museum for many years, but they have not had the opportunity to walk into a landscape,” Hallman explained. “You walk into this space and you definitely feel like you’re out of the museum and into another world.” 

The Montgomery County artist has created pieces that represent elements of landscapes, such as rain, snow and a rainbow. Almost all of the pieces are hanging and created with yarn, fiber, plastic ribbon, wire and acrylic roping. Steel armatures anchor the top and bottom of the artwork.




















Friday, February 1, 2013

Focus of the community

The Artists of Yardley organization, which currently has approximately 150 members, is holding its third annual photography and skilled craft exhibition. The nonprofit is completely functional through volunteer work and fundraising efforts. Established in 2004 as an arts organization, the AOY officially found its home in 2010 within the historic Janney House on Patterson Farm in Yardley. Here are a few of my favorite photos from a recent visit.