Art Talks: This coming week, Oregon State University is hosting two internationally acclaimed artists.
On Monday, October 24, from 4:00-5:30 p.m., come to the Memorial Union Building’s Horizon Room, located at 2501 SW Jefferson Way, room 112, to hear Ann Hamilton talk art. Her creations began with a suit covered in toothpicks back in the 80’s and have stretched to a digital exploration of art in Emergence Magazine titled “Fallen” that allows you to navigate your way around a leaf with the movement of your mouse. Of course, the magazine has many photos taken by Hamilton looking over the life of leaves – a subject those who love Oregon fully appreciate.
Hamilton is a MacArthur Fellow and a National Medal of the Arts recipient, among many other honors. Her work can be found from the Museum of Modern Art to her upcoming installation at the Seattle waterfront. She tends to invite faculty and students into her talks, as well as bringing in science, humanities, and literature into the discussion of art, making this talk a likely big hit.
Hamilton is coming to Oregon State University as she creates a piece of permanent artwork for the renovation of Cordley Hall.
Then…
On Friday, October 28, head over to the Student Experience Center Plaza, located at 2251 SW Jefferson Way, for the story behind “Emeritus” – the John Grade art installation created from over 100,000 pieces of cedar, resin, and shadow hanging in the midst of four sequoias. From 5:30-7:30 p.m., enjoy an artist talk and reception, followed by a signing event provided by Grass Roots Books where you get the chance to own a copy of Grade’s book Reclaimed.
Grade, who lives in Seattle, is an artist whose work has been buried for termites to devour, hung in trees where birds eat it away, and lowered into water to be used by barnacles. He designs his art to change over time.
One of Grade’s pieces is made of wood, steel, and wire hung in a forest where its straight lines and round nodules are juxtaposed against the natural winding branches of trees. Another wood and steel sculpture creates an enormous tree-like structure in the lobby of the Seattle Museum of History & Industry.
It’s That Time of Year: This weekend, the Benton County Fairgrounds, located at 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis, will be filled with snow-appropriate clothing as they host the 54th annual Corvallis Ski Swap. Running from October 20-23, this is your opportunity to find great deals on skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and all of the accouterments.
The Swap schedule has VIP-only shopping on Friday from 5:30-6:00 p.m.; General admission on Friday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday reserved for pick-up from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The event is a fundraiser for Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol.
Get your Friday tickets to the swap here. Admission is free on Saturday.
A Couple Out of Town Near Town Things:
Saturday, October 22 will see many in the woods around Alsea panting, but not in fear. It’s the 10th Annual Hell of a Northwest Trail Run at the Alsea Falls Recreation Area. The half marathon, 10K, and 26 Miler all begin at 10:00 a.m. If you’re part of a relay team, things start at 10:15 a.m. They have said they’ll make it as scary as they can as they send you out on a “course for adventure.” Sign up for the run here.
For the art lovers among us, head over to Philomath from October 22 to October 30, from 12:00-5:00 p.m., for the Philomath Open Studios Tour. There are 23 artists included this year in ten home studios. Get to know an artist, meet them where they work, and ask those questions you’ve always wanted to know. Yellow signs mark the studio locations, although the web site for the event also offers handy dandy maps.
Scary at the Whiteside Continues: The month of scary movies at the Whiteside comes to a close with what many consider a horror classic – “The Cabin in the Woods.” Come see this 2011 story-within-a-story terror on Wednesday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. But don’t poke around for the sequel. Once you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know why.
By Sally K Lehman
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