THINK GREEN
Hudson Beach Glass Beacon, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY
Ronnie Farley's "New York Water Towers"
June 8 – July 28, 2013
Artist Reception, Second Saturday from 6 to 8 PM
Artist Talk, July 13 at 4 PM
Hudson Beach Glass Beacon, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY
Through this exhibition of her large digital black-and-white and color photographs, smaller gelatin silver prints, a grid of 55 small paintings, and a partially reconstructed water tank, Farley's work encourages a more visceral approach to water, away from commoditization and towards the sacred.
Ronnie Farley
I have been intrigued by New York City’s water towers for over twenty-five years. When I learned these vessels contained the elixir of life—and only for one day—it was a revelation that gave them a more serious aura, and I began
to photograph them from every angle and opportunity.
These silent sentries, perched high on their thrones may add a delightful whimsy to the urban panorama of brick, mortar and steel, but they are also stark reminders of the delicate balance of life within urban environments.
These tanks have been disappearing from view as high-rise office buildings and luxury apartments ascend the sky and swallow them within the shadows of their canyons. Soon, we will lose sight of these iconic jewels of the New York
landscape that offer a visual connection to the natural world. In a city teeming with human life and activity, these tanks are the umbilical cord to our survival, the very core of our being.
Through this work, I wish to inspire a more visceral approach to water, away from commoditization for industrial expansion and urban growth, towards understanding this vital element as a key life-support for all living things on Earth,
and an essential conduit to the human spirit.
Ronnie Farley
Second Saturday
June 8, 2013
One of the most talked about new destinations in the State of New York, Beacon has established itself as one of the
great arts communities of the Hudson Valley.
60 miles north of Manhattan, Beacon has been described by The New York Times as The Hudson Valley's most promising hot spot for contemporary art.
Second Saturday Beacon is a city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9pm. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events.
Glass Bead Making Workshop
June 22 & 23, 2013
July 27 & 28, 2013
August 17 & 18, 2013
Hudson Beach Glass Beacon, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY
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Make Your Own Glass Paperweight
Hudson Beach Glass Beacon, 162 Main St., Beacon, NY
$75 to make your own glass paperweight. Call the gallery 845 440-0068 to schedule a session.
