The last few weeks at Laumeier have been a duel between incandescent warm and bone-chilling cold. The cold of course is the 105 acres of frozen tundra that has become territory for the brave and adventurous. The warmth has been the increasing luminescence in the indoor galleries as Chief Preparator Nick Lang and crew have been installing ten quirky sculptures by Jessica Stockholder, most of which radiant warmth and light when their tail-like electrical cords are plugged into the wall.
On Saturday, February 12, Laumeier Sculpture Park will host the opening reception for Jessica Stockholder: Grab grassy this moment your I’s. If you love contemporary art, if you enjoy sculpture, if you want to see a lamp, a coffee cup, a shower curtain or a music stand in an entirely new way—don’t miss this exhibition! The parking lot and sidewalks are plowed, the sun is supposed to be shining so get out of the house and come inside the galleries for a great show and good times. The member’s preview and artist talk begins at 4 PM with the public reception running from 5-7 PM.
With generous support from Alison and John Ferring, Laumeier, in collaboration with TOKY Branding + Design, St. Louis has produced an artist’s book that pairs images of Stockholder’s work with interpretive poems by St. Louis poet Mary Jo Bang. You can purchase this unique publication on Saturday and have both the artist and poet sign your copy.