January 21, 2014

3 Things You Need To Know: Foon Sham’s Vessel

We’ll be doing a series of posts throughout CSA: 40 Years of Community-Sourced Art with three things to know about each artist in the show. First up, Foon Sham and his Chapel Oak Vessel.

3 Things:

1) The wood from Foon’s piece came from a white oak tree that recently died on University of Maryland’s College Park campus where Foon is a professor. It was loved by and cared for by Duke,  a campus groundskeeper there for nearly half a century – and dubbed “Duke’s Tree” in his honor. Find out more about Duke and this stately white oak in this video.

Duke and his tree
Duke and his Tree

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2) It took nine very strong people to transport and install the 5000+ pound piece. They built it (quite heroically) in the pouring December rain! Check out the process of bringing it in.

In Foon's studio
In Foon’s studio
On the truck
On the truck
Wheel of time
Carting in the wheels
Round one
Round one
Aerial
Aerial
Fin-ish
Fin-ish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Foon Sham - artist, sculptor, teacher
Foon Sham – artist, sculptor, teacher

3) Foon had a studio at AAC for a number of years and exhibited here in 1988, 1990, 1992, 1997 and 2006. And we’re so honored to have him back for more! Meet Foon at the opening reception for CSA: Forty Years of Community-Sourced Art at AAC this weekend, Jan. 25 from 6 pm – 9 pm 

 

 

Artist Talks with Andrew Barco and Elliot Doughtie

Saturday / October 21 / 1pm-3pm

Join artists Andrew Barco and Elliot Doughtie for conversations about their solo exhibitions currently on view at MoCA Arlington.

Neon Nights: Gala & Silent Auction

Wednesday / September 27 / 7pm

Join us on Wednesday, September 27 for a special gala and silent auction to benefit the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. Tickets range from $250 to $500 and include a 3-course dinner, silent auction, and the joy you’ll feel knowing you’re supporting the museum! Can’t attend? Consider sponsoring an artist to attend in your place!

MoCA on the Move at Met Park

Sundays 10am-12pm

MoCA Arlington at Met Park
Fun for the whole family! No Experience Required offers playful art making activities for children (and their curious adults) every Sunday morning. There will be collaborative, community-built art works, and opportunities to “make and take” works, too.

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