January 28, 2011 through June 19, 2011
Price-Strongwell Galleries
Prevue Reception: Thursday, January 27
Members & Friends, 5-6 pm, Public 6-8 pm
Sassy – cherry, 1994
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About the Exhibition
Jake Cress views himself not as a studio craft artist or a sculptor, but as a cabinetmaker, a descendant of the very craftsmen whom the Cultural Heritage Project documents and honors. The Fincastle, Virginia artisan’s work ranges from the traditional to his more well-known “animated” works – chairs that carve their own arms, clocks that swat at mice with their pendulums, and tables with crutches for legs. Cress’s truly original approach to his craft removes himself and his work from the enormity often associated with contemporary craft and into a purposefully light-hearted realm.
Related Events
Artist’s Talk: Tuesday, March 22, 7 pm
Jake Cress will join us in the gallery for an in-depth discussion about his work.
Woodcarving Artist Workshop with Jake Cress: Saturday, May 21, 2pm
Learn woodcarving techniques from exhibiting artist Jake Cress. We request you RSVP to leila.cartier@wkmuseum.org or kgibian@wkmuseum.org
Sponsored by Highlands Union Bank
