25th International Sculpture Conference: New Frontiers in Sculpture November 4-7, 2015 Phoenix, AZ Presented by the International Sculpture Center, sponsored in part by: Artlink, Inc., ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (Sponsored by the ASU Art Museum and School of Art), Bentley Gallery, Bollinger Atelier, City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, David & Gladys Wright House Foundation, Digital Atelier, Downtown Phoenix, Inc., Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Public Art and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. 25th International Sculpture Conference: New Frontiers in Sculpture November 4-7, 2015 Phoenix, AZ Presented by the International Sculpture Center, sponsored in part by: Artlink, Inc., ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (Sponsored by the ASU Art Museum and School of Art), Bentley Gallery, Bollinger Atelier, City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, David & Gladys Wright House Foundation, Digital Atelier, Downtown Phoenix, Inc., Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Public Art and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Support provided by: Phoenix Art Museum Sponsored by the ASU Art Museum and School of Art Go Join the More Mobile Conversation Information Use our mobile Share your photos For additional assistance, conference app and comments contact Jennifer Galarza, for updates, with us on Facebook Conference and Events directions, maps, and Twitter! Associate, while in Phoenix. and more! @IntSculptureCtr [email protected] #sculptureAZ arizona2015 (609) 575-7852 *All information correct at the time of printing. Information subject to change. 3 Welcome Table of Contents On behalf of the International Sculpture Center’s Board of Trustees and Chair Ree Kaneko, welcome to Phoenix and the ISC’s 25th International Sculpture Conference: ISC Board of Trustees and Staff 6 New Frontiers in Sculpture. The next four days promise to be rich in educational and social activities with plenty Collaborating Institutions and Sponsors 7 of networking opportunities for participants and presenters alike. This is an occasion for learning and enrichment through panel discussions, and the sharing of ideas and Acknowledgements 7 stories with your peers and colleagues. This conference is sure to be an influential and inspirational experience, with events at some of Arizona’s hottest art venues including Conference Information 8 Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona State University, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and much more. • Who’s Who?: Badge Color Codes • Getting Around Phoenix We would like to thank the city of Phoenix, as well as the cities of Scottsdale, Tempe, • Conference Locations and the local arts community, for embracing this event and welcoming us to their city. We would like to express deep appreciation to our sponsors, especially Bollinger Atelier, Vendors Square Information 14 the David and Gladys Wright House Foundation, Digital Atelier, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Panels and Events: Detailed Schedule 16 Thank you also to our keynote speaker, Suzanne Lacy, and to all of the panelists and moderators who have donated their time and knowledge to come together for Schedule at a Glance 30 this inspiring conference. In addition, thank you to Bentley Gallery for hosting our littleSCULPTURE show and to the numerous local artists and galleries that have opened their doors to us. A big thank you goes to Tom Bollinger, Eric Brunvand, Dan Collins, Learn About the Keynote Speaker 48 Erika Hanson, Hilary Harp, Donna Isaac, the staff at Mission Clay, Mary Neubauer, Paul Stout, and James White, the workshop leaders at Arizona State University, Bollinger Learn About the Panel Speakers 49 Atelier, and Mission Clay. A special acknowledgement to the Advisory Committee, listed on page 7, whose dedication and expertise were essential to the planning of Notes 61 the program. Thank you also to Ree Kaneko and the ISC Board of Trustees for their continued support of this amazing conference and all of our programs. We invite you to enjoy the 25th International Sculpture Conference: New Frontiers in Sculpture, and the events we have planned, and hope that you find some time in the midst of the conference excitement to explore some of this fabulous host city on your own. Johannah Hutchison Accessibility Executive Director For accessibility of activities and venues, please refer to the Detailed Schedule on pages 16-37. International Sculpture Center If you have any questions about accessibility or further accommodations, please contact Jennifer Galarza, ISC Events Associate, at (609) 575-7852 or [email protected]. The International Sculpture Center is committed to ensuring that all events are accessible to all of our patrons. If you are unable to read this program, large print copies are available. See any volunteer in a blue t-shirt who will be happy to assist you. 4 *All information correct at the time of printing. Information subject to change. *All information correct at the time of printing. Information subject to change. 5 ISC Board & Staff Collaborating Institutions and Sponsors International International Presented by the International Sculpture Center, sponsored in part by: Artlink, Inc., ASU Sculpture Center Sculpture Center Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (Sponsored by the ASU Art Museum and Board of Trustees Staff School of Art), Bentley Gallery, Bollinger Atelier, City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, David & Gladys Wright House Foundation, Digital Atelier, Downtown Phoenix, Inc., Phoenix Johannah Hutchison Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and Scottsdale Public Art. Ree Kaneko, Chair Executive Director Prescott Muir, Treasurer This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Doug Schatz, Secretary Sara Johnson Executive Assistant Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by Jack Becker funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Chakaia Booker Maria Apodaca John Clement Office Manager Dana Martin Davis Phoenix Art Museum April Moorhouse Sponsored by the ASU Art Museum and School of Art Richard Dupont Conferences & Events Coordinator Carole Feuerman Jennifer Galarza Jeff Fleming Conferences & Events Associate Carla Hanzal Eugene Lemay Manju Philip Membership Benefits & Services Coordinator Michael Manjarris Susan L. McLeod Jeannette Darr Andrew Rogers Membership Program & Education Coordinator Frank Sippel Karin Jervert Acknowledgements Fisher Stolz Web Manager George Tobolowsky A special thanks to the 25th International Sculpture Conference Advisory Committee, Boaz Vaadia and the following individuals and organizations, who helped put together an outstanding Philipp von Matt program and contributed to making this event possible: Xawery Wolski Sculpture Magazine Staff Advisory Committee Sara Anderson Adriene Jenik Tom Bollinger Riette Bartlett Catrina Kahler Chair Emeritus Glenn Harper Chakaia Booker Kristin Bauer Lisa Sette Gallery Editor Robert Duncan Gail Browne Kevin Berry Evan Lowry John Henry Twylene Moyer Will Bruder Eric Brunvand Kathryn Maxwell Peter Hobart Managing Editor Sara Cochran Peter Bugg Mission Clay Art & Industry J. Seward Johnson Elena Goukassian Greg Esser Bentley Calverley Jarrett Moe Josh Kanter Editorial Assistant Elizabeth Grajales Cattle Track Arts Postcommodity Marc LeBaron Glenn Harper Compound Emmett Potter Natalia Almada Robert Vogele Production Assistant Paul Hubbard Cosanti Foundation John Randall Nelson Johannah Hutchison Lindsey Lundeen Crosland Craig Randich Brenden O’Hanlon Founder Donna Isaac Janie Ellis Zach Rawling Advertising Sales Manager Ree Kaneko Frank Lloyd Wright John Reyes Elden Tefft Rebecca Leahy April Moorhouse Foundation Cory Rogers Advertising Services Associate Prescott Muir Jennifer Galarza Paul Stout Mary Neubauer Greater Phoenix Convention Kade Twist Kim Nikolaev and Visitors Bureau Kirstin Van Cleef Rebecca Rothman Erika Hanson Bryan Vansell Doug Schatz Hilary Harp Neha Vedpathak Mary Hoadley James White 6 *All information correct at the time of printing. Information subject to change. *All information correct at the time of printing. Information subject to change. 7 Conference Information Conference Locations Who’s Who: Important Downtown Phoenix Badge Color Codes Conference Locations: Each attendee has a colored border on the Hyatt Regency Phoenix bottom of their badge identifying the affiliation 122 N. 2nd St. as they indicated when registering for the Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 85004 conference. We hope this color-coding will Phone: (602) 252-1234 help with networking opportunities and serve Phoenix Art Museum as an icebreaker for meeting new people. 1625 N. Central Ave. • RED: Artist Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685 Phone: (602) 257-1880 • BLUE: Museum Staff / Curator / Arts Administrator ASU Old Main Building • YELLOW: Student 400 E. Tyler Mall • ORANGE: Arts Advocate / Educator Tempe, AZ 85281 • GREEN: Art Enthusiast/ Collector Phone: (480) 965-2586 ASU Grant Street Studios 605 E. Grant St. How to find a Phoenix, AZ 85004 volunteer: Bentley Gallery Look for someone in a blue Sculpture t-shirt! 215 E. Grant St. Volunteers will be at every official conference Phoenix, AZ 85044 location