Cacophany - Artist's statement
The theme for this show was dictated solely by the materials. As an assemblage artist, I have always wanted a ruined upright piano for the intricate wooden levers and hammers within. When I found a piano and removed its moving parts, I was left with a large, heavy, useless piece of furniture. As it sat in my studio, I began tinkering with it. The Jangleodeon is the result.
The 45 RPM records are all from the collection of one woman in Schenectady, New York. She bought and played records daily in her youth, and took little care to maintain their quality. I say that to justify my rough use of them here.
The two angel figures stand before wooden harp cases, used to transport the instruments; one is over 100 years old. Having this odd collection of musically related materials and a piano-turned-noisemaker brought the word ‘cacophony’ to mind. Having a September 10th opening - knowing that folks would wake up the next morning on the 10th anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center - a raucous cacophony seemed appropriate.
Saturday, September 10 7PM to 10PM
Opening Reception
Wednesday, September 21 3PM to 9PM
Thursday, September 22 3PM to 9PM
Friday, September 23 3PM to 9PM
Saturday, September 24 3PM to 9PM
Open play on the Jangleodeon
Saturday, October 1 3PM
Closing Reception and Artist Talk
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