Volume 18, Number 42 Thursday, October 24, 2002 Purdue North Central Hosts Art Weekend--Odyssey 2003 by Paula McHugh Had you been driving south along 421 from Michigan in line of sight of Schwarz Hall, John Bannon and City on the first Saturday of October, you might have Michael Young climbed ladders to connect the neon sighted a crane on Purdue North Central’s tubing to their “‘Aradise Rising.” The activ- campus. But this crane, unlike the Jasper- ity on the sprawling, picturesque campus Pulaski sandhills, had no wings. marked the debut of “Odyssey 2003.” The red crane on campus belonged to Buchanan Iron Works of Westville and it was Odessey Continued on Page 2 busy helping to install Barry Tinsley’s steel and granite sculpture, Barry Tinsley (right) “Hamilton.” works with PNC’s Over near the Steve Taylor (middle) and Bill Buchanan highway and from Buchanan Iron Works. Six tons of steel is lifted off the sculptor’s truck. Buchanan’sof installingbig red crane “Hamilton.” begins its work Patience and precision are important Heads up! parts of installing a sculpture. Wrench in hand, Barry bolts the steel to the granite “post.” Page 2 October 24, 2002 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] It’s Time http://www.bbpnet.com/ Published and Printed by To Fall THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Back Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Sunday, October 27 delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. Odessey Continued from Page 1 The contemporary sculpture exhibit, now in its level, the “Remembering the People of September third year, includes several new pieces to its collec- 11” exhibit, traveling from its earlier venue at the Long tion of fourteen works that grace the grounds of Beach Community Center, welcomed new visitors to Purdue North Central. In addition to “Hamilton” the works of 15 area artists. (Maggie Beyer wrote about and “Aridise Rising,” John Adduci’s “Wacko” and the exhibit in the September 12 Beacher). Dessa Kirk’s “Daphne” attracted attention outside the Following a Friday of heavy rain and high winds, LSF building. the sunny Saturday morning allowed for shirtsleeved The sculptures are not just for the enjoyment of stu- walkers to tour the grounds and admire the art-full dents, faculty and staff. landscape. Watching the process of installing two “We’ve had some great comments from the community. tons of red granite and another two tons of steel People tend to think of Purdue as a technical/scien- gave observers an appreciation of the nuts and bolts tific school, and the art enhances the beauty of the cam- precision work the crew carried out under the artist’s pus,” Chancellor James Dworkin said, adding that the direction. Barry Tinsley worked with PNC’s Steve Taylor college’s varied art events offer a great opportunity and Bill Buchanan for an hour and a half in fair to be engaged with the community. At the same time weather. John said that the pair worked the previ- the newest sculptures were being installed outside, ous day during a peltering rainstorm to get their the Sew Bee It Quilting Guild members were gath- sculpture ready. They were still working on it on ering for a luncheon and informal trunk show inside Saturday morning. But, by the time you read this, you the Library-Student-Faculty Building. On the lower can be assured that the work John describes as Nearer to the busy highway, , John Bannon and Michael Young (on ladder) connect the neon tubing to their “‘Aradise Rising.” The two sculptors suggested that viewers come after dusk to experience the colors. October 24, 2002 Page 3 reflecting “a voyage of learning” can be seen easily from the highway, most likely slowing traffic—especially Open ‘til 6 p.m. in the evening when the neon lights up with a color- Evenings ful display. www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel COATS! COATS! COATS! Faux Fur Fleece S. Thomas Scarff , curator of the Odyssey series, said that the sculpture exhibit is “like a museum beside the road.” Preston Jackson’s “Haints and History,” one of the sculptures introduced last year, sadly will be leaving Worsted campus soon for another venue. Wool Odyssey 2003 curator and sculptor S. Thomas Scarff described the exhibit as “a museum by the road.” He added that he hoped the sculptures would make the stream of traffic on Indiana 421 slow down, Chenille and, enjoy the view. Tom has three sculptures on display—”Rainbow Flyer,” “Windfighter,” and “Geisha Rose,” and the sculptor also collaborated with John Sizes S-2X Bannon and Michael Young to create “‘Aradise Rising.” Odessey Continued on Page 4 BLOW OUT TENT SALE Extra 40% off last sale price Meet Us For Lunch And A Style Show WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 - HANNAH’S, NEW BUFFALO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 - ROSKOE’S, LA PORTE 409409 AlexanderAlexander StreetStreet LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602 OnOn Hwy Hwy 35 35 - - 55 BlocksBlocks South ofof Lincolnway Lincolnway TTurnurn RightRight on Alexander PNC Chancellor James Dworkin, Nancy Dworkin and Judy Jacobi watch Monday - Friday 9:30 to 7 Saturday 9:30 to 5 the installation process. Monday-Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 9:30 to 5 Page 4 October 24, 2002 Odessey Continued from Page 3 Judy Jacobi, who was instrumental in initiating the Odyssey series three years ago, said that most of the sculptures erected in the pre- vious years are staying. Only Preston Jackson’s “Haints and History” will be leaving campus for another venue. Judy also said that a bird’s nest was discovered on Michele Goldstrom’s “Oh,” a tree sculpture that follows a line of natural trees alongside the Tech Building. “Oh” has been on campus for three years. The birds’ choice of nesting places might be considered the supreme compliment to artist Michelle Goldstrom’s work of art. Preston Jackson’s “Haints and History,” one of the sculptures introduced last year, sadly will be leaving campus soon for another venue. Another sculptor who was on campus participat- ther, Dessa was given permission to forget about ing in the 2003 debut, Dessa Kirk, passed out small- rules, and to ask for help when it was needed. Her art, sculpted “flowers” to all whom attended. Dessa like her “Daphne,” has taken flight. designed her flowing “Daphne” as a reflection of part “This place is the best place for me. I love being in myth and part autobiography, she said. The 28-year the company of people with honest vision and so old former Art Institute student learned to weld much support,” she said. “To be asked to be part of this when she was 17. Raised in Alaska by her grandfa- is such an honor.” “To be asked to be part of this is such an honor,” said Dessa Kirk, whose “Daphne” sits outside the LSF Building. Dessa passed out small metal “flowers” to everyone who came to watch the installations. John Adduci’s “Wacko.” October 24, 2002 Page 5 Barry Tinsley poses in front of “Hamilton” after the installation was completed. Barry Tinsley’s “Firebanks.” Watching the crane lift the heavy granite and steel pieces that would become the finished “Hamilton,” Saint Mary’s School principal Sis Murphy regretted that her classes could not be there to witness the morning’s activ- ity. “Judy (Jacobi) has given us walking tours of the art,” she said, adding that the sculptures are a communi- ty “treasure.” “They help enlighten the students at Saint Mary’s.” A closer view of part of “Haints and History.” Nancy Wilt, Shirley Waldo, and Julianne Herrold The PNC Women’s Association is sponsoring a bus took a walking tour before heading into the LSF trip to the Chicago studio of sculptor Christine Rojek Building for the Sew Bee It Quilt Guild luncheon. The on November 2. Contact Lou Ann Robinson for more Guild is an interest group of the PNC Women’s information at (219)785-5225. Association, and they meet on campus the third The community is invited to take a self-guided Saturday of the month to foster the art of quilt mak- tour of the sculpture walk. Maps are available at ing while serving the community and each other. the LSF Building. And yes, all of the sculptures (but For more information, contact Sue Cummings (219)324- one—Zelda Warner’s “Alexander’s Circus”) are for 5610 or Cynthia Thurman (219) 878-0221. All are wel- sale. For more information, contact Debra Nielson in come to join the fun. the Chancellor’s office, 800-872-1231, ext. 5332. Sue Cummings, historian for the Sew Bee It Quilting Guild, explains the Darlene McDonald, who runs Sweet Dreams Quilting out of her home in proper way to clean and care for quilts, one of the indoor art activities. Valparaiso, was one of several quilters who displayed work. Page 6 October 24, 2002 Gingerbread House Demonstration ary Jewe din lry Gregg Flisiak, pastry chef at Sand Creek Country Or St o or Club in Chesterton, will present a gingerbread mak- N CreativeCreative HandsHands e ing and decorating demonstration at the Chesterton Since 1987 Art Center on Sunday, October 27 at 2 p.m. Flisiak won a first place award in the 2001 Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibition. According to Art Center Director Judy Gregurich, the free demonstration has been scheduled earlier this year in order to provide a head start to those plan- ning to enter this year’s competition, which runs from November 29 through December 22.