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Comment on Boomtown by Micromachine.miles

Micromachine.miles — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:42:07 +0000

Great review. It puts in perspective how just a few years ago there was no radio. No wifi. No electricity. The wild west seem almost folklore. Yet, the evidence is right there.

Comment on Fahimeh Amiri & Loné Vilnius by Anita Slevin

Anita Slevin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:32:32 +0000

I have known Lone Vilnius for a number of years and have always loved her thought-inspiring work. I’m so glad it is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

Comment on New Park City Public Art by Anita Slevin

Anita Slevin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:04:09 +0000

Koryn Rolstad’s piece “Sheltering Aspens” in front of the newly renovated Marsac Building in Park City is a remarkable piece. I’ve seen it in various light from early morning to twilight and even snow-covered at night. The stylized grove of aspens has a presence of an almost spiritual place similar to standing in a “community” of aspens in the mountains surrounding the city. That is what I find so intriguing about the work. It connects the aspect of primal nature, that which was here first before humans arrived, with this present day community existing due to the resources of the natural world and looking to preserve that for the future. The community of Park City exists because of that connection to the natural world. Native people found the wetlands and mountains teaming with wild life, treasure was discovered under these same mountains transforming the canyon into a community. When the silver was depleated it was still nature that provided a source of revenue bringing people from all over to enjoy it’s power and beauty. If you remember how aspens grow with a “mother” tree sending out feeders from which other trees grow eventually forming a community; you will see the symbolism of Ms. Rolstad’s work. When I look at the various elements of the piece, with large and small members inclined toward one another in smaller groups that make up the larger gathering, I see the depiction of this community of Park City looking both back to its conception and forward to its future. Quality art should create an intellectual discourse not be just a regurgitation of nature.

Comment on BIG news for the Kimball Art Center by geoff wichert

geoff wichert — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:01:04 +0000

I don’t wish to leap to judgment, and in fact I’d want to spend more time with the proposals before choosing one. That said, I can’t help wondering about the fact that the retired architect rejects it, while the 31-year old seems thrilled. Bravo, then, to the older members of the jury for their ability to transcend the ravages of age and experience and see with youthful eyes.
A few things do seem clear, though. Several of the designs apparently ignore Los Angeles’ experience with the wonderful Disney concert hall, which in spite of its great beauty had to be spray painted to tone down its highly reflective surfaces. Surely visitors to Park City shouldn’t start out by being blinded on entering. The wood exterior chosen may interact with skylight by coming alive in response to the motion of sun and clouds, yet will also offer something to the eye on overcast and snowy days. In fact, its horizontals may collaborate with Utah’s famous snow in ways that vertical elements cannot.
Crucial to me is the respect BIG pays to the original building. There may be no way to prevent its being turned into an articulated glass box, but if the future Kimball wants to keep faith not just with its own history, but with the history of art since the second world war, evoking the garage — the quintessential 20th century industrial ruin — is an eloquent start.

Comment on New Park City Public Art by geoffrey wichert

geoffrey wichert — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:22:50 +0000

I’m getting to be an old man. It must have been twenty years ago that some of the nation’s best-known glass artists were commissioned to put pieces of dichroic glass on the facade of an important New York building, in the dome of the Portland, Oregon, performing art center, and in countless other places. You know dichroic glass, whether you realize it or not. Also known as ‘Color Xerox glass,’ it’s the stuff that is so effective in jewelry, turning from yellow to purple when tilted and offering an equally complex, complementary rainbow of colors by reflection as opposed to transmission. The problem, which took the non-specialist audience a while to tumble to, is that sculpture isn’t jewelry. It doesn’t move. The viewer has to search for a point of view where something happens. The photos above were carefully made to show the ‘leaves’ in the sunlight, where they make a great photo. In an honest photo, they would look like what they are: a mediocre craft project. As a fan of public art, who would like to see funding continue for worthwhile projects, I am disappointed to think that those whose tax dollars may have paid for such works, or who can assume that they will be nicked for such ornaments in the future, will be disappointed to find little or nothing to reward a visit to this site.

Comment on Another Language Upgrade: The Art of Jimmy & Elizabeth Miklavcic by Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:28 +0000

Year before last was the 25th anniversary for Another Language and it was fascinating to see all the history from still photos and programs from performances, to video, to the (then) current performance bringing together several groups around the world into one simultaneous telematic cinema presentation. Last year, they brought it back home with an intimate picture of life with high tech and the impact on relationships. I am looking forward to seeing Duel-ality 2.0 with yet another technology advance – 3D!! Always something new and never a dull moment …

Comment on Helper Arts Festival by Zoe Golightly

Zoe Golightly — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:41:21 +0000

It is thanks to the Helper Arts Festival that our film The Wayshower is now playing in Logan, Utah this coming March!! Weston Woodbury, from the Utah State Film club attended the festival and found out about the feature film that was filmed there in 2010. Thanks to the ongoing love and support from Jinni Fontana-Lund and the whole Helper community – word of our movie continues to spread – and now Weston has helped to secure screenings of The Wayshower at the fabulous Logan Arthouse and Cinema – 7pm daily on March 8th, 9th and 10th!!! Full details: http://bit.ly/twcomlogan

Thanks so much Jinni!!! Love this festival and hope it continues to grow and grow every year!! We’re going to do our best to be there next year!! Love, Zoe, Jsu and the whole The Wayshower movie crew xoox

Comment on Cris Baczek’s Development by Cathryn

Cathryn — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:12:48 +0000

This is a lovely description of the photographic art pieces and thought processes. Thank you.

Comment on Another Language Upgrade: The Art of Jimmy & Elizabeth Miklavcic by Jan

Jan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:09:17 +0000

As they have for the past (how many?) years, Jimmy and Beth have led the way in pushing the boundaries of art, leading by example and staying true to their path. If you haven’t had a chance to see one of their current works in person, don’t miss this!

Comment on Florence Truelson – Found by katie taylor

katie taylor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:43:14 +0000

More from me, katie a neighbor or Florence Truelson’s. just a few things that i knew to be a little different from another story I read about her.I never heard it refered to as the house of the 7 crooked Gablels? It was known in our neighborhood as The House of Seven Gables where the crazy lady lived.She lived at approximately 1958 West 1st. South. Some of the neighbor kids helped her build. She did have a wagon and went up and down the street to the store with her wagon and came back by way of the trees that she feed candy bars and milk. She thought the trees ate the bars but it was just us kids picking up after her.i never saw her in black and white clothing. She wore bright long clothing when she wasn’t dressed in men’s clothing. She wore mens shoes as I remember. am still looking to put all the pieces to this story together. I remember in about 59. i was about 22 years old. The University of Utah came for information to our house. Someone was doing a thesis of some kind. We gave information from our viewpoint.
Thanks again for filling in some of the blanks. katie

Comment on Florence Truelson – Found by Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:09:17 +0000

I am writing my story and one of the chapters is about Flossy and the house of seven gables. Me and my brothers and sisters lived next door to Florence Truelson. i was seven when all this took place and i remember it a little differently than this story but thanks for filling in the blanks. Florence actually lived on part of our property and she would come to us for her mail. i never heard about the break in nor the violins or guitar. one of the stories that circulated was that she was jilted and went crazy. She actually bathed in the canal that ran between us and her rickety old house. She feed the trees candy bars and the kids would eat them leading her to believe that the trees had eaten the bars. She wore men’s clothing and tons of makeup. She hated anyone coming near her place. She would shoot or throw rocks. She was not normal. She left one day in a cab and we never heard from her again. The picture in the Deseret news had to be taken from our back yard. Thanks for the info. I would love to hear more if anyone knows more. miskty@hotmail.com

Comment on Chauncey Secrist: 15 Years, One Night by Chauncey Secrist

Chauncey Secrist — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:51:52 +0000

This is a wonderful article! Thank you I would just like to make one minor correction. My ex-wife isn’t the mother of my child. It’s a minor point, and a mistake that is my fault for not being clear. Just figured I’d clear that up. But Dale, this is great! Thank you so much for coming out and checking out my work.

Comment on 2012 – Time To Get Started by Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:10:23 +0000

“You Get the Picture” I love it! A fine smattering of art frtom all over the city.

Comment on Deborah Hake Brinkerhoff by C

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:59:35 +0000

Her work is amazing! She is probably the best abstract painter in Salt Lake. I hope she produces more and more work for the world to see

Comment on A Farewell to Lila Abersold by Donna Poulton

Donna Poulton — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:01:46 +0000

I truly enjoyed working with Lila. I wish her the very best in her retirement.