Explore the Arts: Found Objects and Installation Art with Janet Orselli
"Through my installations I want to stir the imagination, stimulate the senses and provoke contemplation. I want the viewer to slow down, respond emotionally, be surprised and experience a feeling of 'not-knowing'. "
~Janet Orselli
Janet Orselli, found object artist and sculptor, opens the 2010-2011 Explore the Arts series at Tryon Fine Arts Center on Thursday, September 2. These informal events, held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the first Thursday of the month, are planned to pique your curiosity and creativity and to explore diversity in the Arts.
Yes, diversity would describe Janet's work. If you have saved objects in your house that you think you might use one day or if you have found something you think is appealing, but don't know why, Janet Orselli can help you! Each piece tells a story the artist in you has to tell. Janet plans an interactive imaginative evening for all ages. No artistic expertise necessary!
Janet's installation work and found object sculptures have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States. She received her MFA degree from Clemson
Artist Janet Orselli
University in 2001. In 2005 she was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant and installed her largest, site-specific work, Encircling Spaces, in the Rotunda galleries at the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, SC. In 2007 Janet had a solo exhibition at OK Harris Works of Art in New York City. She will have another show at OK Harris in September 2010. Janet lives near Columbus, NC.
Each Explore the Arts event (8 in all) is open to all ages: $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for youth. A pass for the entire series is available for $50.00 adults, $30.00 youth. Refreshments are served. Series is held in the Mahler Family Board Room at Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC. For further information call 828-859-8322 or visit website at www.tryonarts.org.
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Tryon Fine Arts Center
http://www.tryonarts.org 34 Melrose AveTryon, NC 28782
Located in the heart of Tryon, the Fine Arts Center has been a focus for entertainment and the arts since 1969. View outstanding performances or learn a new craft. Affiliates include Carolina Camera Club, Tryon Arts and Crafts, Tryon Little Theater, Tryon Concert Association, and Tryon Painters and Sculptors.
How to get here...
From Hendersonville, Asheville and points to the north of Tryon NC
Interstate 26, Exit 67 (Columbus, North Carolina). Turn right onto Hwy 108. Head towards Tryon approximately 6.5 miles.
Hwy 108 joins Hwy 176 at traffic light (Texaco at corner). Count this as first traffic light and continue on Hwy 176 east until you reach fourth traffic light. (Big wooden horse across and right of intersection.) At fourth traffic light turn right onto Pacolet Street, up over railroad tracks, then make second left onto Chestnut Street (before the Bank of America Building). Drive to top of hill and turn right onto Melrose Avenue. We are the second building on the right. (34 Melrose Ave.)
From Spartanburg, Greenville and points to the south of Tryon NC
Interstate 26, Exit 1 (Landrum, South Carolina)
Turn left on Hwy 14. Head towards Landrum approximately 2 miles. When you reach the town of Landrum proper, turn right at 2nd traffic light. (It's just after you cross the railroad tracks.)
You are now on Hwy 176 west heading toward Tryon, NC. Using landmarks, look for the Tryon IGA on the left and El Jalisco Mexican restaurant also on the left, at approximately 3.5 miles.
Approximately 500 yards further up the road turn left onto McCown street. (Just before the railroad line crosses Hwy 176.) Drive to the end of McCown street, (big wooden horse on right of intersection) and turn left onto Pacolet Street, then turn left onto Chestnut Street (before the Bank of America Building). Drive to top of the hill and turn right onto Melrose Avenue.
We are the second building on the right. (34 Melrose Ave.)
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