NEW PODCAST: Auctionettes

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If you’re in Snowmass Village look for a giant snowy mammoth in front of the Arrival Center at the bottom of base village.  A snowy mammoth sculpture will be created out of an 8’H x 8’W x 12’L rectangular snow block that was built compliments of the Snowmass Village Public Works Department for the Anderson Ranch Arts Center staff members and resident artists.

“We wanted to get creatively involved with the incredible Ice Age Ecosystem discovery in Snowmass Village,” said Sonya Taylor, Children’s Program and Outreach Coordinator, Anderson Ranch Art Center. “The entire staff is getting involved in the fun project.  Not only will our resident artists be involved, but staff from our development department, administration, studio coordinators and artistic directors are all working together to create the snow sculpture.”

The mammoth snow sculpture is part of the Snowmass Tourism’s Ice Age Discovery short-term marketing opportunities happening this season while winter guests are here.  Snowmass Tourism is coordinating with Anderson Ranch Arts Center to create a visible statement at a prime location in Snowmass Village. “We appreciate partners like Anderson Ranch who are reaching out to help communicate and celebrate this exciting find in unique ways,” said Sue Whittingham, Guest Services Supervisor, Snowmass Tourism. 

The Anderson ranch staff will work in three shifts on Thursday, 12/9 and Friday, 12/10 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  “We will continue to work on Saturday if we need to,” said Taylor.

In addition to snow, the Anderson Ranch Arts Center staff will also use wood, metal and chicken wire to make the giant tusks of the mammoth.  And just how long will the Snowy Mammoth last?   “We hope the sculpture lasts through the season depending on the weather of course,” said Sonya.  So don’t miss your chance to see the Snowy Mammoth this season. 

For more information on the Snowy Mammoth sculpture or Anderson Ranch Arts Center, contact Sonya Taylor,  Anderson Ranch Arts Center at 970-923-3181 or go to www.andersonranch.org.  For more information on Snowmass Village and the Ice Age Ecosystem Discovery, go to www.snowmasstourism.com.

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In the first two days at Purchase, Jason and Brian experimented with steaming/bolting and torching stacked cardboard, experimenting with techniques outside of their comfort zones. On Tuesday, they had an idea-generating session and came up with a coffee table design. It did not use any of their discoveries from earlier experiments but was a nice mixture of their individual aesthetics.

The table in the images will still need finishing and will also need to be assembled (it is only propped up in the photos.) The one side of the table is shaped and filled with plaster. The other side is shaped and treated with a chainsaw texture. The surface height of the table is jogged from the plaster forms to the chainsaw forms. The body of the table is resting on solid walnut crosspieces that have been ebonized. The table will be finished with a clear matte lacquer.

While at Purchase, Jason did a lecture for the wood students and a demonstration on turning cardboard to the wood turning class. As for the table, it will be shown in June or July in an exhibit at SUNY Purchase College. The show will be all about Brian’s time at Purchase. After the show the table will belong to the college.

Jason Schneider is the studio coordinator in the Wood program at Anderson Ranch. He received his MFA in furniture design from San Diego State University. He exhibits his work nationally.

Brian Gladwell is a Canadian furniture maker who also works with corrugated cardboard. He has been at Purchase all semester long as a visiting artist in the wood department.

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