PETER SHIRE : CATALINA ISLAND MUSEUM
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Channel: ERIC MINH SWENSON ART FILMS · 2018 · Education
A new film by Eric Minh Swenson PETER SHIRE : A graduate of the famous Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, Peter Shire has an impressive exhibition record. In addition to many group shows, his works have been exhibited in numerous solo shows, in his hometown, Los Angeles, nationally and internationally in Milan, Paris, Tokyo and Sapporo. Shire’s works are in many public collections and museums in the U.S. and abroad. More info can be found at petershirestudio.com “Having lived and worked in southern California for most of his life, Peter’s artwork exemplifies the spirit of eclecticism and adventure that embodies southern California culture.” – Marian Winsryg, Director of the Barrett Art Gallery, Santa Monica Peter Shire’s sculptures installed last week will remain at the Catalina Island Museum for the next year. The exact end-date is still TBD. This installation marks the beginning of a new initiative that will bring sculpture art from Southern California artists to the museum’s second level on a yearly basis. In essence, visitors to the Catalina Island Museum will consistently be treated to 4 exhibitions (Catalina Island history and 3 special exhibitions). Current installation: Square platform in Artists’ Plaza contains 2 sculptures: Cassata, 2002 (Stainless steel, 17’ 9” H x 10’ 6” W and weighs 400 lbs.) Tre Venezia, 2002 (Stainless steel, 19’ 7” H x 6’ 7” W and weighs 650 lbs.) Round platform in Schreiner Family Plaza: Home Bound, 2015 (Stainless steel, 142” H x 70” W and weighs 210 lbs.) For more info on Eric Minh Swenson visit his website at emsartscene.com. EMS Legacy Films is a continuing series of short films produced by EMS on artists and exhibitions. His art films can be seen at https://vimeo.com/channels/76542 Instagram : @ericminhswenson Eric Minh Swenson also covers the international art scene and his writings and photo essays can be seen at Huffington Post Arts : http://m.huffpost.com/us/author/eric-minh-swenson/
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