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Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey

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Wonderful ,3-dimentional whimsical wall sculpture titled "PLAY" hand crafted by Western New York artist John Tracy..comprised of more than 1000 children's colorful wooden blocks, wheels,, shapes etc. After collecting for ten years ,John had this great idea to create a monumental piece of art which took him over 9 months to assemble... Pictures do NO justice!! This piece is Museum worthy. John Tracey ,,, 1977-1979 Artist in Residence, Artpark Lewiston NY. Invited for three consecutive summers to the New York State Park for art and Culture. Conducted workshops and demonstrations of ceramic techniques. 1980 Artist in Residence, Kenan Center, Lockport Ny , Designed and installed multiple art and craft shows ,conducted seminars, workshops and managed ceramic studio. 1979-1981 Artist in residence L' Andier de la Cote, St. Andre Avelln Quebec Canada. Cultural exchange program in European and North American crafts, Presented seminars and workshops for two summer seasons. 1977 Studio Manager, Virginia Street Pottery, Berkeley Ca..managed studio facility used by 7 independent potters. 1980 Casting research consultant, William Weddell Research Center 1978-1982 Art Instructor , Niagara County Community College,Directed ceramic department of NYS Community college, Taught couarses in 3d art, including sculpture,Ceramics, and woodworking. Member of fine arts evaluation committee ,a policy-making position in assessing arts career programs. 1981-1985 Studio Ceramist, Wilson ny produced and marketed line of functional stoneware and one-of-a-kind porcelain, design and constructed walk-in gas kilns,Exhibited and wholsaled to craft retailers nationwide 1989-1992 Computer Arts studio assistant, Mass College of art. 1985-1992 Studio artist, Lynn Ma. Developed ceramis wall reliefs and vessels. other mediums, include computer-enhanced photography and painting, AWARDS ,COMMISSIONS, COLLECTIONS , special mentions 1994 Burchfield Penny Art Center Purchase Award 1994 Craft Fellowship Grant 1994 Gertrude Herdie Moore/Isabel Herdle Award 1`993 Meditech Corporate Collection 1992 Collection of David anderson Gallery..,, For additional information and extended Biography,, please inquire,,
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