Page 8 - Talk of Tequesta - October '22

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arT happenings

Lighthouse ArtCenter Opens The Season

With Avant-Garde Exhibitions

Hunt Slonem: The World According To Hunt Slonem And LUSH2:

A Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition
Oct. 13 To Dec. 10

Lighthouse ArtCenter presents the widely-collected “We are excited to open the season with concurrent
neo-expressionist artist Hunt Slonem in a stunning avant-garde exhibitions. Hunt Slonem’s paintings are
showing of The World According to Hunt Slonem and like portals into the universe. He applies thick paint
back by popular demand, the contemporary ceramics with abandon bringing his subjects into focus with vivid
exhibition, LUSH2. The exhibitions occur at Lighthouse colors and rich textures. During receptions, we will be
ArtCenter, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. giving magnifying glasses to our guests so they can look
Admission is free for members and a $5 donation is more closely at his work,” states Curator Janeen Mason.
suggested for nonmembers. For more information, visit “LUSH2 will be equally stimulating to the senses. A
lighthousearts.org. nationwide call to ceramicists has created a vast collection
The W orld of pieces that explore the connection between art, design,
According to Hunt and function.”
Slonem exhibit
will show over two
dozen small- and
large-scale original
works by Hunt LUSH2 is a contemporary ceramics exhibition that
Slonem. Slonem, showcases current and innovative pieces that utilize clay
based in Manhattan, as a primary material. The juried exhibition includes over
is known for his 75 works from artists all over the country. Esteemed
neo-expressionist ceramicist Brian Rochefort from Los Angeles will judge
style paintings the entries and award over $4,000 in cash and prizes. The
of bunnies, ceramics range in scale and form, bringing many exotic
tropical birds, and textures, glazes, and colors. The pieces are a combination
butterflies. His of functional, sculptural, and experimental artistic
endearing subject matter, predominantly in oil on canvas, expressions. First Republic Bank graciously sponsors
works in both contemporary and traditional settings. LUSH2.
Slonem’s work can be found in over 250 museums “The pieces in LUSH2 demonstrate that a 2,000-year-
worldwide and is a favorite of the rich and famous, old medium can be progressive and experimental,” said
including celebrities Kate Hudson, Kris and Kylie Director of Ceramics at Lighthouse ArtCenter Chad
Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and Julianne Moore, to name a Steve. “Collectors will enjoy the exhibition’s rich colors,
few. The exhibition is graciously sponsored by Joanne unexpected textures, and techniques.”
Leonhardt Cassullo and the Dorothea Leonhardt Fund of The opening reception and LUSH2 Awards Ceremony,
the Communities Foundation of Texas Inc. judged by internationally renowned ceramicist Brian
Rochefort takes place Thursday, Oct. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. A
Meet the Artist Reception takes place on Thursday, Nov.
17, 5 to 7 p.m., where guests can meet and mingle with
Hunt Slonem. Meyer Law Firm in Jupiter sponsors the
receptions.

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