Tag: Mary McFerran

Window On Hudson Presents Will Squibb “Chekhov’s Gun”, July 2021

Window On Hudson presents Will Squibb “Chekhov’s Gun”, on display now through August 2, 2021.

Window On Hudson presents Will Squibb “Chekhov’s Gun”, on display now through August 2, 2021. Chekhov’s Gun marks Will Squibb’s first solo exhibition of his multidisciplinary study of the common but highly charged object: the gun.  His flat works transform the individual parts of a firearm into a fluid, somewhat surreal composition. The three-dimensional, realistic, ceramic guns have been dropped, bent, and twisted into less menacing, organic objects.

Squibb describes the project in the following way, “The flat works came first.  I was searching for imagery that could support repeated use, provide a variety of subtypes, as well as imply architectural rigidity.  I landed on a gun, the vast range of guns, and all of their components. After establishing formal parameters I considered the inherently contentious and political implications of firearms.  I asked myself, ‘How much would I need to manipulate this object to create a new meaning and reaction?’  The first flat works were formed with a unified idea of gravity – an implied sense of sculptural viability, albeit precarious and haphazard. Over time they evolved into organic forms and increasingly dynamic ecosystems.  I wanted to approach the same object in three dimensions, using ceramic splicasting as a reiterative process rather than dismantling and redistributing a limited palette.  By becoming tactile will they be perceived as more politically charged?  With the flat works it takes a moment to realize what is happening within the composition.  The “guns”, less deconstructed and more animated, provoke a faster reaction it seems.” 

Squibb considers Chekhov’s Gun to be critical in scope, however he wants it to be clear that it is not intended to be a critique of gun ownership itself.  “I hope no one seeing the work feels alienated,” he says as he opens up the conversation to feedback from the viewer.  “I am looking forward to hearing all reactions.  All points of view.”

Squibb wants to know how people perceive these images and objects.  Viewers are invited to record their thoughts (anonymously) via “comment card” at Window On Hudson or with an online form found here.

Will Squibb was born in 1986 in Cape Cod, Ma. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2008 and has maintained a dedicated studio practice since then in New York City.  He has participated in group shows in NYC and Austin, TX.  He currently lives and works in the Hudson Valley.  His projects oscillate between a range of mediums and modes including video, collage, sculpture, drawing and photography.

DATES/TIMES: Now – August 2, 2021 / visible 24/7

LOCATION: 43 South Third Street, Hudson NY 12534

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Window On Hudson Presents Chimba “Reproducing Life: Conception”, June 2021

Window On Hudson presents Chimba “Reproducing Life: Conception” on display now through June 28, 2021.

Window On Hudson presents Chimba “Reproducing Life: Conception” on display now through June 28, 2021. “Reproducing Life: Conception” is the beginning stage for a series of paintings by Chimba (Chiarra Jonelle Hughes Mba).  These works, created on several large canvases as well as a variety of long wooden boards, mark Chimba’s first solo exhibition.

In the windows, the canvases present Women of the Earth, pregnant with child, hope, and history.  A transformative journey distilled into one radiant image.  Indoors, the boards are used to tell an entire story.  These wordless images can be read like a graphic novel or cave painting, with the subject’s story unfolding as you follow their journey through beginning, middle and end.  Chimba’s painting style is a blend of natural African tribalism and the fluid movements learned from modern fashion design. 

Chimba describes  “Reproducing Life” in the following way, “This body of work – I don’t think it is an accident that it is called a ‘body’ of work – is about reproduction and what it means for the Woman.   We can birth so many things other than a child.  Birth can have a healing effect on the mother and extended family.  Throughout time a birth has been a cause for celebration – more so in the past.  The language I use on my canvases reflects that time.

“I am curious about the journey of all Women.  Pregnant Women.  Mothers.  Mother Earth.  Queens.  Our roots.  I paint myself.  I am curious about my own journey.  My journey, my artistic journey and my life’s journey, changed as I worked on these paintings.  If you try to make everything as it should be, it won’t become what it can be.” 

Chimba was born and raised in Hudson, NY.  She studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology.   

An Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, June 12 from 6-8pm as part of the 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl.  Window On Hudson will be open to the public from 5-9pm.  Window On Hudson takes Covid-19 seriously and will take all current safety precautions.

Window On Hudson is two large storefront windows located at 43 South Third Street, in Hudson, NY. The windows are prominently visible 24/7 to all citizens and visitors of the City of Hudson traveling south on NY-9G. Window On Hudson offers storefront window exhibition space for artists of all mediums who are in Hudson and the Hudson Valley. Window On Hudson is committed to providing a platform for established and developing artists to display their work, of all mediums, while also offering professional development opportunities for emerging artists. Window On Hudson exhibits a new artist on a monthly basis. Artists interested in submitting their work may do so by emailing submissions@windowonhudson.org or visiting the website WindowOnHudson.org. 

DATES/TIMES: May 5 – May 31, 2021 / visible 24/7
Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, June 12 / 6 – 8pm

LOCATION: 43 South Third Street, Hudson NY 12534

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Window On Hudson Presents Mary McFerran “Suburban Wildlife”, May 2021

Window On Hudson presents Mary McFerran “Suburban Wildlife” on display now through May 31, 2021.

Window On Hudson presents Mary McFerran “Suburban Wildlife” on display now through May 31, 2021. Mary McFerran spent the solitude of 2020 earnestly working in her studio, creating numerous multimedia collages on a variety of subjects. In the storefront windows viewers can see “Suburban Wildlife,” a collection of tapestries that reflect on the wildlife she found venturing into her own backyard. The exhibition continues indoors with sketches and additional works on fabric.

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Rabbit
Felt, assorted textile scraps, plastic, printed fabric, stitching
42″ W x 39″ H
2020

MeFerran explains that the creation of these artworks comes from, “…spending more time in my backyard and local environment after the world was closed by the pandemic. The slowing of our world emboldened local wildlife. Foxes, rabbits, squirrels, snakes, raccoons, and chipmunks visited and were willing to be seen. During this time when we noticed the natural world. I hope this awareness increased our knowledge, respect and appreciation of the animals with which we coexist.”

When describing her artist practice McFerran says, “Liberation survives in my studio. I seek refuge in my work. Especially during the pandemic. I create and break my own rules, connecting and disconnecting fabric remnants and paper scraps. Opposing colors, textures, and themes encourage tension – push and pull. However, some sections coexist instead of merging.

I encourage elements to retain their own identity. My quilts are not traditional, no 3-layer regimen. Inspired by the work of Southern crafters who worked under economic restrictions, I select found scraps and tell stories. Like theirs, my piecing and constructing is grid-like. They were unschooled. I resist my art school lessons, encouraging some pieces to “fall off” the picture plane. I invite real life into my work and exaggerate the artifice of art.”

An Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, May 8th from 3-5pm. Window On Hudson takes Covid-19 seriously. Front door will remain open at all times. Beverages will be served, and everyone is encouraged to enjoy the drinks and each other’s company outside in small, distanced clusters.

Window On Hudson is two large storefront windows located at 43 South Third Street, in Hudson, NY. The windows are prominently visible 24/7 to all citizens and visitors of the City of Hudson traveling south on NY-9G. Window On Hudson offers storefront window exhibition space for artists of all mediums who are in Hudson and the Hudson Valley. Window On Hudson is committed to providing a platform for established and developing artists to display their work, of all mediums, while also offering professional development opportunities for emerging artists. Window On Hudson exhibits a new artist on a monthly basis. Artists interested in submitting their work may do so by emailing submissions@windowonhudson.org or visiting the website WindowOnHudson.org. 

DATES/TIMES: May 5 – May 31, 2021 / visible 24/7
Artist’s Reception will be held Saturday, May 8th from 3-5pm

LOCATION: 43 South Third Street, Hudson NY 12534

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For more info, contact Jeremy Bullis, Artistic Director of Window On Hudson
jeremy@windowonhudson.org or at 718-788-3987
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instagram.com/windowonhudson

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