Vernal Equinox at CAS, Livingston Manor, NY

Cactus-Cocoon, by Naomi Teppich, 2011, Steel, Cement, Enamel, 7L. 5W. 10H Feet

Exhibition extends from March 3 – April 8, 2012

The Catskill Art Society is proud to present “Vernal Equinox,” a two person exhibition featuring the three-dimensional environmental art of Ursula Clark and Naomi Teppich at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY.
Born in Germany, Clark lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, where she creates site-specific installations using natural materials. Teppich was born and raised in New York City, and now lives and works in Galilee, PA. Both artists will present sizable three dimensional cocoon-like structures during “Vernal Equinox,” and additional sculptures including ceramic pieces and three-dimensional works on bases, created by Teppich.

CAS Gallery hours for this exhibition are Thursday - Saturday 11am – 6pm, and Sunday 11am - 3pm. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible and open to the public.

There is no cost to attend the following events and all are welcome.

CAS will host an artist talk for “Vernal Equinox” with Ursula Clark and Naomi Teppich from 2-3pm on Saturday, March 3.

CAS will host an opening reception for the exhibit, “Vernal Equinox” on Saturday, March 3 from 3pm - 5pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Euphorbia at Collaborative Concepts,Saunders Farm, Garrison, NY, Sept 3 - Oct. 31, 2011

A giant cactus growing in the north-east, created in 2007, to bring attention to global warming. This sculpture is made of ferro-cement, expanded metal, and copper. It stands 9 feet high, and 7.5 feet wide and long.

Lotus Peaks at the Himalayan Institute , Honesdale, PA

This Translucent white alabaster sculpture is displayed in the front lobby of the main building of the Himalayan Institute. The size is 16.5 L. 15W. 13.5H inches and the piece was created in 2005.

"Protrusion" at the Hanson Gallery, Honesdale, PA

This carved ceramic sculpture was recently exhibited in October-November 2010 at the Hanson Gallery during their show called Autumn Marvels. Naomi has shown several works in three different group shows this fall in this gallery. The sculpture is a wall piece and is 11 L. 6W. 6.5 Deep (inches) and was created in 2009.

Ancient Morphons at the Greene County Council on the Arts

Inspired by primordial sea creatures and their fossilized forms and textures Naomi Teppich has had a solo exhibit of her sculptures and drawings at the Council in Catskill, NY. The exhibit ran from Saturday August, 21 through Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010.
The sculptures are ceramic, some fired in an anagama kiln and some in an electric kiln. Along with these works are mixed media drawings.

Ocotillo Patch

"Ocotillo Patch" is a collaborative sculpture made by Naomi Teppich and Martin Springhetti recently shown at
Bridge Gardens, The Peconic Trust, Bridgehampton, L.I. The sculpture is made of Steel Rebar, Expanded Metal flowers, Colored Cement, and Enamel. This sculpture was first shown at The BWAC outdoor sculpture show in the Brooklyn, NY in summer 2009, later at the Campus of Summit HS, Summit , NJ during the fall 2009 thru the spring of 2010. The sculpture won a Puffin Foundation environmental Grant in 2009.

ART D'ECO, Gallery 125, Trenton, NJ, Feb. 12-April 5, 2010

This is a group show of artists interested in ecology and or using recycled materials in their works.Go to www.gallery125.com to see a slide show of all the art pieces in this exhibit which will be on view thru April 5, 2010.