Author: intotheforest17
Looking up – The Aspen Forest
Looking up – Deep in the Forest
Looking up – The Turtle Habitat
INTO THE FOREST: From a distance and up close
Blog post by guest writer Sherri Roberts
How might one describe INTO THE FOREST, both the artwork and the experience?
First, how is a forest “supposed” to look? While I had nature’s beauty vaguely, distantly in mind, these 300+ polymer-clay artists have grabbed nature’s expressive details from within their own environments and countries to fashion unique elements for ITF. No one set of leaves or cluster of butterflies or bouquet of dandelions was like any other. And, just to be clear, this place used to house a car dealership–lots of space to fill. Continue reading
Alchemy: a seemingly magical process of transformation
Impressions of the Forest from guest writer, Ronna Sarvas Weltman.
I love alchemy. I love the word’s medieval origins, a belief in the possibility of transformation of matter. The term evokes ancient labs, bubbling brew, vials readied for a magic charm. And I love modern alchemy, especially when humble materials are transformed into magic. Continue reading
An overview of the installation
Let us take you for a stroll around the Forest.
People are the heart of the project
Some impressions from the opening events from guest writer Rise Nagin.
Visitors to East Liberty’s Spinning Plate Gallery this month will encounter a whimsical environment filled with thousands of polymer clay sculptures depicting various woodland creatures and plants. Over 300 artists participated in the creation of the installation in which a riotous mix of colors, texture and details elicit surprise and delight.
“People are the heart of the endeavor, which started out as an art installation but changed into a community project,” said Pittsburgh artist Laura Tabakman, one of three artists/organizers whose vision is on display through December 3, 2017.
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Opening weekend!
Even the frigid temperatures did not keep people away from coming to the opening weekend of Into the Forest!
A few pictures from Friday’s opening and Saturday’s forum. We truly enjoyed Jackie Burns, Cynthia Tinapple and Brigitte Martin’s presentations.
If you want a little tour, check out Ann Duncan Hlavach’s video with her son and Keith as a guide. Enjoy it! Ann and Keith tour the Forest
Into the Forest 