Published in connection with a nationally touring Whatcom Museum (Washington) exhibition of the same name proposed by Herman (director emeritus, the Renwick Gallery, DC). Features Marilyn Monrobot as the work on the title page in addition to 79 other color examples of trash-into- treasure. Other than early exemplars of funky found art, most of these craftily recycled materials are surprisingly sophisticated. Includes an exhibition checklist. Distributed by the U. of Washington Press. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Trashformations: Recycled Materials in Contemporary American Art and Design

Arts & Photography

Herman, Lloyd E.

History & Criticism

Whatcom Museum of History & Art

The 1971 an extraordinary summer experiment in art education launched what is now the world's most famous school of glass, the Pilchuck Glass School, located in the forested foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State.Since the school was founded by artist Dale Chihuly and art patrons John Hauberg and Anne Gould Hauberg, glass has become recognized as a legitimate medium in the visual arts. This publication documents the parallel evolution of artistic sophistication and technical virtuosity in glass with examples by the school's international faculty. It compliments the national travelling exhibition curated by Lloyd E. Herman and organized by the Whatcom Museum of History and Art in Bellingham, Washington.The book traces the school's growth from a counter-culture summer glass camp, with impromptu tent structures and a glass furnace constructed by the first summer's students, through its evolution into a professional art school with a waiting list of prospective students. Photographs of the school and its programs over the years accompany color illustrations of 76 objects by 66 world renowned glass artists. Shown are works of art by early faculty members that exemplify the influence of pop art and the "funk" ceramics movement on glass art in the early 1970's, and examples of glass vessels, sculpture, flat glass and glass plate prints produced by faculty members to 1992. A bibliography and a list of faculty since 1971 add to the book's value to art collectors and scholars.

Clearly Art: Pilchuck's Glass Legacy

History

Americas

Trashformations : Recycled Materials in Contemporary American Art and Design

<p>One of the state's oldest arts organizations, Women Painters of Washington was founded in 1930 with the aim of overcoming limitations faced by women artists. Over its 75-year history, the group has held among its membership talented artists of national prominence whose stories have not been widely shared, until now.<br>From founding members' early efforts to support fellow women artists, to contemporary members' cultural exchanges and international exhibitions, the story of Women Painters of Washington is told by guest-curator David F. Martin. Martin examines historic members' artistic achievements and their recognition in the national and international art world, which has historically been overlooked by Northwest scholars, collectors, museums and galleries. In addition, a selection of current WPW members' work is highlighted, demonstrating the vitality of the organization in its 75th year. Abundant color plates are featured throughout the book, clearly illustrating the talent and innovation of these artists.</p>

Enduring Legacy: Women Painters of Washington 1930-2005

Martin, David F.

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