October 29, 2011 - February 19, 2012
Captivated by the idea of “building” a landscape painting out of the junk that’s found in the contemporary landscape, Kent area artist Michelle Droll questions, “What do we actually see when looking at landscape?” Using scraps from her studio, Styrofoam and other recycled man-made materials, Droll transforms the museum’s Judith Bear Isroff gallery with a vibrant sculptural installation that brings landscape painting to life while at the same time referencing present-day environmental concerns.
Landslide: Between a Rock and a Place’s representation of landscape as both a physical and imaginary place joins SuperNatural: Landscapes by Bruce Checefsky and Barry Underwood as a complement to the museum’s presentation of Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism, an exhibition of more than 50 impressionist paintings.
This exhibition was organized by the Akron Art Museum and is supported by the museum’s Evelyne Shaffer Endowment for Exhibitions.
Opening Party: October 28 at 6 pm
Come enjoy an American in Paris themed party to celebrate the opening of Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism. Savor fruit crêpes from The Crêperie as you stroll through a Paris scene listening to live entertainment. You will also have the chance to view complementary exhibitions Michelle Droll: Landslide/Between a Rock and a Place, and SuperNatural: Landscapes by Bruce Checefsky and Barry Underwood.
Be one of the first to experience over 50 impressionist era landscape paintings, a landscape installation of reclaimed materials and landscape photographs enhanced by light. The exhibitions open to the the public October 29.
Free for members and $10 for non-members.
The Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism opening is made possible by a gift from PNC Bank.
The Michelle Droll: Landslide opening is made possible by a gift from Dominion Foundation.
