Saved Paradise
September 11, 2008
Development and upkeep, which includes twenty-five or so permanent installations, has been a labour of love for founders and curators Lightman and Anne O’Callaghan. Lightman’s husband, Art Steinberg, their children, and their nieces all help out at the museum. The family vibe also includes Venice Biennale representative Wen-Chih Wang, who brought his wife and child with him last year, while working on a bridge woven together from trees. However, despite the effort, funding such an atypical and remote gallery remains difficult, especially with the recent federal cuts to the arts.
“Culture is being slashed,” she says. “They’re cutting out one of the most important resources they have.”
This year, the Museum presents Wayfinding, which is made up of two events. First, a one-night video screening featuring works curated by neon light artist Orest Tataryn. The video installations are lit with a glowing solar-powered piece by Lisa Neighbour. Both artists will have site-specific installations featured the next day, works that focus on an awareness and appreciation of nature.
“There’s a spot we kayak to on the lake that we call Paradise,” says Lightman. “All the artists like to say, ‘Let’s go to paradise today.’ Nine out of ten I’m working, but the tenth time is miraculous.”
Wayfinding runs from Sun September 14 – Thu October 30, with a special one-night video installation on Sept 13. Click here for info and directions.
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