Hi, my name is Joelle Hopf and I will be a junior at SUNY New Paltz in the fall. I am double majoring in Art History and Management. Though I'm enjoying studying the art history more than my other major, I felt it would be in my best career interest to add something that could help me in finding a job and help give me more options. I'm also on the New Paltz swim team, which I absolutely love. (So once our season starts come check us out, we're pretty good!) I'm not exactly sure what I would like to do once I graduate, though I'm pretty sure I will continue on to get a masters degree... in what, I'm still deciding..I'm trying not to panic yet!
The type of art that really interests me is ancient art all the way up to Renaissance art. I'm a big fan of history and I love to learn about how and why certain art was created in certain periods and areas. Though this trip wont be focused on my favorite artwork, I hope it will help me further appreciate, learn and understand contemporary and modern art. I think the more I learn about it and the more I see it, the more I can appreciate it, enjoy it, and like it.
And what better place to learn about contemporary art than in Europe! I have never been to Europe, though I have always wanted to. I have traveled to South America, the Caribbean, and some of the states, including Hawaii and Alaska. I'm very excited for Germany because in highschool I took 5 years of German and I'm wondering if I'll remember any of it! I have also bought a handy Italian phrase book to help me out with the Italian, which is kind of similar to Spanish which I took for about a year. We'll see how it goes!
Can't wait for the trip and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!
If you'd like to contact me: hopf40@newpaltz.edu or on aim: swimmyjoe1
-Joelle
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Hey everybody.
My name is Michael Haight. I have been a student at SUNY New Paltz for a year now. I am going for a Bachelors degree in the Science of fine arts, but my main focus as far as media goes is in photography and sculpture, although I have done other work such as web sites and other digital media and other miscellaneous projects. Outside of art, I am also an avid musician. I play guitar and have a keen sense for sound, which is another medium have used in my works.
I formerly attended SUNY Ulster, from which I graduated with an Arts Associates degree. I also spent a year at SUNY Albany studying computer science and art, but, eventually switched to New Paltz, amongst other reasons, because of its art department. After graduating New Paltz, I hope to take the experience I have gained and have a career in architecture as well as work with sculpture. I am in the early stages of teaching myself CAD, which is something I hope to use to envision the many works of art, whether it be a sculpture, a house, etc, that I plan to create someday.
I was informed of this summer program through my advisor Steven Bradford. I was always encouraged by my parents to someday spend time inEurope . I have yet to leave the East Coast Europe has said they had a phenomenal time.
I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone on the trip. I have to admit though, I am currently behind on the reading, I just bought the “What Makes a Great Exhibition?” book and I am now, after taking somewhat of a personal summer vacation, fully in swing of getting ready. I had taken a class on Italian earlier in the year, so I will be brushing up on that somewhat before I go. Anyways, that’s all. If anyone wants to contact me, I have the following:
Email: “mikeal5@hvc.rr.com”
Myspace
Facebook
www.michaelhaight.com (still being worked on (will eventually serve as a portfolio web site))
I formerly attended SUNY Ulster, from which I graduated with an Arts Associates degree. I also spent a year at SUNY Albany studying computer science and art, but, eventually switched to New Paltz, amongst other reasons, because of its art department. After graduating New Paltz, I hope to take the experience I have gained and have a career in architecture as well as work with sculpture. I am in the early stages of teaching myself CAD, which is something I hope to use to envision the many works of art, whether it be a sculpture, a house, etc, that I plan to create someday.
I was informed of this summer program through my advisor Steven Bradford. I was always encouraged by my parents to someday spend time in
I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone on the trip. I have to admit though, I am currently behind on the reading, I just bought the “What Makes a Great Exhibition?” book and I am now, after taking somewhat of a personal summer vacation, fully in swing of getting ready. I had taken a class on Italian earlier in the year, so I will be brushing up on that somewhat before I go. Anyways, that’s all. If anyone wants to contact me, I have the following:
Email: “mikeal5@hvc.rr.com”
Myspace
www.michaelhaight.com (still being worked on (will eventually serve as a portfolio web site))
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Hey everyone!!
Hi guys! I'm very excited and SO ready to go to Italy and Germany with everyone. I know I tried to get in touch with people on Facebook, but it was a shoddy attempt. Anyhow, I'll introduce myself.
My name is Kirsten (like K-ear-stin) Ekelund and I turned 19 in May. I go to SUNY Albany, but almost went to SUNY New Paltz. I hated it at first, but it's definitely growing on me. I'm Art History and Anthropology major, not sure where I'm heading with it all yet, though. I'm not the best artist, though I dabble in painting and messing around with Play-Doh. Ever since I was little I've loved archaeology, stories of lost cities, etc, so I'm trying to work archaeology into the grand scheme.
I've been to France twice, and I love all things European. I'm nervous because I don't speak any Italian or German, but I have some trusty pocket dictionaries. One of my Art History teachers told me that Kassel is gorgeous, so I'm pumped to go there. I'm obsessed with museums, and I think I might want to grow up to be a curator, so this trip couldn't come at a better time.
Um, I haven't read up TOO much on the artists that are going to be in the 3 exhibits so I can't really say which ones I'm looking forward to. However, I'm sure that one of my favorite artists in the universe is Gustav Klimt. I have 2 tattoos on my body that come from Klimt paintings, and a third from the shield of a pre-celtic priestess (I LOVE tattoos).
I don't know what else to say except I am REALLY looking forward to being part of such an incredible experience with people I anticipate will be really interesting, fun, and different. And for everyone's information, I might seem shy at first, but when I come out of my shell, I really come out of it!
See you guys real soon!!!!!!!!!
My name is Kirsten (like K-ear-stin) Ekelund and I turned 19 in May. I go to SUNY Albany, but almost went to SUNY New Paltz. I hated it at first, but it's definitely growing on me. I'm Art History and Anthropology major, not sure where I'm heading with it all yet, though. I'm not the best artist, though I dabble in painting and messing around with Play-Doh. Ever since I was little I've loved archaeology, stories of lost cities, etc, so I'm trying to work archaeology into the grand scheme.
I've been to France twice, and I love all things European. I'm nervous because I don't speak any Italian or German, but I have some trusty pocket dictionaries. One of my Art History teachers told me that Kassel is gorgeous, so I'm pumped to go there. I'm obsessed with museums, and I think I might want to grow up to be a curator, so this trip couldn't come at a better time.
Um, I haven't read up TOO much on the artists that are going to be in the 3 exhibits so I can't really say which ones I'm looking forward to. However, I'm sure that one of my favorite artists in the universe is Gustav Klimt. I have 2 tattoos on my body that come from Klimt paintings, and a third from the shield of a pre-celtic priestess (I LOVE tattoos).
I don't know what else to say except I am REALLY looking forward to being part of such an incredible experience with people I anticipate will be really interesting, fun, and different. And for everyone's information, I might seem shy at first, but when I come out of my shell, I really come out of it!
See you guys real soon!!!!!!!!!
A Biennial before the Biennale
Hi all--
I'd like to invite all of you to the opening festivities of a homegrown biennial--that I've curated myself! The Kingston Sculpture Biennial 2007 opens on Saturday, July 7, with guided bus tours of the show (from 1 pm to 6 pm), departing from the Arts Society of Kingston (ASK), at 97 Broadway, Kingston, NY. A featured performance takes place from noon-7 pm, a new work by historic performance artist Linda Montano, in a cell of the former Ulster County Jail on Golden Hill, where there will be a series of other sculptures/installations by other artists as well.
The show comprises 45 artists, and over 50 sculptures installed throughout the city of Kingston, which is located about 20 miles north of New Paltz, and 100 miles north of NYC, just off the Thruway.
The opening reception for the show will be divided between ASK and The Livingroom Gallery, located at 45 N. Front Street, from 5-10 pm. Check out our website at www.KingstonBiennial.org for more information....I hope to see you there!
Beth Wilson
Curator, Kingston Sculpture Biennial 2007
& one of your faculty companions on the Grand Tour
I'd like to invite all of you to the opening festivities of a homegrown biennial--that I've curated myself! The Kingston Sculpture Biennial 2007 opens on Saturday, July 7, with guided bus tours of the show (from 1 pm to 6 pm), departing from the Arts Society of Kingston (ASK), at 97 Broadway, Kingston, NY. A featured performance takes place from noon-7 pm, a new work by historic performance artist Linda Montano, in a cell of the former Ulster County Jail on Golden Hill, where there will be a series of other sculptures/installations by other artists as well.
The show comprises 45 artists, and over 50 sculptures installed throughout the city of Kingston, which is located about 20 miles north of New Paltz, and 100 miles north of NYC, just off the Thruway.
The opening reception for the show will be divided between ASK and The Livingroom Gallery, located at 45 N. Front Street, from 5-10 pm. Check out our website at www.KingstonBiennial.org for more information....I hope to see you there!
Beth Wilson
Curator, Kingston Sculpture Biennial 2007
& one of your faculty companions on the Grand Tour
Thursday, June 14, 2007
more introductions
Hello to my fellow Grand Tour travelers,
My name is Elizabeth and I will be joining you for the grand tour. Having spent the past 10 years or so working as a jewelry designer, making sculpture and raising my daughter, I will be starting the graduate program in ceramics at SUNY New Paltz in the fall. I am primarily a sculptor and work in a variety of mediums including metal, ceramic, glass. I also study dance and like to do installation work (incorporating performative elements) when I have the space. Landscape, memory and relationships are recurring themes in my work. I am very inspired by the work of Rebecca Horn, Ann Hamilton, Ana Mendieta, Anish Kapoor, Chen Zhen, Marina Abromovic and Meredith Monk. I have lived in Italy, Switzerland and England. In europe I have travelled in Hungary, Poland, Germany, The Czech Republic, Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium and France. France is my favorite european country, and I have been visiting every year for the past 10 years or so to visit and collaborate with my closest friend who is a visual artist/filmmaker/dancer and lives in Avignon. I can speak a smattering of German, Italian and Czech, but am most proficient in French which I continue to study.
I live in the countryside with my daughter Sophie, my partner Douglas, 2 Border Collies, 1 guinea pig, 14 chickens and a fish named Fred. I love being in upstate New York this time of year, but am very much looking forward to seeing the exhibitions we are visiting.
If any of you are in NYC this weekend, my sister Sarah Peters is having her first solo show which opens tomorrow night at Winkleman Gallery in Chelsea. The opening is from 6-8 at 637 West 27th street. Perhaps I'll see you there.
Best,
Elizabeth Peters
My name is Elizabeth and I will be joining you for the grand tour. Having spent the past 10 years or so working as a jewelry designer, making sculpture and raising my daughter, I will be starting the graduate program in ceramics at SUNY New Paltz in the fall. I am primarily a sculptor and work in a variety of mediums including metal, ceramic, glass. I also study dance and like to do installation work (incorporating performative elements) when I have the space. Landscape, memory and relationships are recurring themes in my work. I am very inspired by the work of Rebecca Horn, Ann Hamilton, Ana Mendieta, Anish Kapoor, Chen Zhen, Marina Abromovic and Meredith Monk. I have lived in Italy, Switzerland and England. In europe I have travelled in Hungary, Poland, Germany, The Czech Republic, Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium and France. France is my favorite european country, and I have been visiting every year for the past 10 years or so to visit and collaborate with my closest friend who is a visual artist/filmmaker/dancer and lives in Avignon. I can speak a smattering of German, Italian and Czech, but am most proficient in French which I continue to study.
I live in the countryside with my daughter Sophie, my partner Douglas, 2 Border Collies, 1 guinea pig, 14 chickens and a fish named Fred. I love being in upstate New York this time of year, but am very much looking forward to seeing the exhibitions we are visiting.
If any of you are in NYC this weekend, my sister Sarah Peters is having her first solo show which opens tomorrow night at Winkleman Gallery in Chelsea. The opening is from 6-8 at 637 West 27th street. Perhaps I'll see you there.
Best,
Elizabeth Peters
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Introductions
Hello Grand Tour 2007 Students,
We have started this blog as way for us to get to know each other before the trip. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us interesting tidbits about yourself and travels. Submit your introduction before July 1.
I’ll start. My name is Emily Puthoff and I am very excited to be the co-instructor of the Grand Tour 2007. I am a sculptor and Assistant Professor of Sculpture currently entering my fifth year at SUNY New Paltz. My artwork includes all forms three and four-dimensional: installation, performance, video/film, new media, and artist books. I love road trips, having driven across the country several times. I came to NY State by way of Ohio, Atlanta, Tennesee, Chicago, and then Arizona. I have traveled abroad to England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, and Mexico. Next summer, I will be an Artist in Residence in the Netherlands at the European Ceramic Work Centre. I speak a bit of Spanish and I am presently muddling through my German and Italian lessons. In my spare time (?), I have been renovating my folk Victorian home/studio, rumored to be built in 1893 by an Indian Chief, in Kingston, NY. I am very much looking forward to viewing and discussing the artwork with you in these three colossal exhibitions. I am quite partial to the work of Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Emily Jacir, David Altmejd, Jeremy Deller, and Pierre Huyghe, to name but a few artists we will see.
tschüs, ciao
Emily
We have started this blog as way for us to get to know each other before the trip. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us interesting tidbits about yourself and travels. Submit your introduction before July 1.
I’ll start. My name is Emily Puthoff and I am very excited to be the co-instructor of the Grand Tour 2007. I am a sculptor and Assistant Professor of Sculpture currently entering my fifth year at SUNY New Paltz. My artwork includes all forms three and four-dimensional: installation, performance, video/film, new media, and artist books. I love road trips, having driven across the country several times. I came to NY State by way of Ohio, Atlanta, Tennesee, Chicago, and then Arizona. I have traveled abroad to England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, and Mexico. Next summer, I will be an Artist in Residence in the Netherlands at the European Ceramic Work Centre. I speak a bit of Spanish and I am presently muddling through my German and Italian lessons. In my spare time (?), I have been renovating my folk Victorian home/studio, rumored to be built in 1893 by an Indian Chief, in Kingston, NY. I am very much looking forward to viewing and discussing the artwork with you in these three colossal exhibitions. I am quite partial to the work of Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Emily Jacir, David Altmejd, Jeremy Deller, and Pierre Huyghe, to name but a few artists we will see.
tschüs, ciao
Emily
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