Artist: 2RosesTitle:
Map of the CosmosMaterials: Copper, Sterling Silver, Rubber, Opals, Spectralite, Spiny Lip Oyster Shell. Hand made case of Rosewood, Ebony, lined with Copper
Dimensions: Necklace 18"dia. Case 14" H x 11"W x 2"D
Artist Statement: We have a long-standing love affair with ancient maps and navigation devices.In many cultures, these tools also functioned as ornament or were worn about the body for talismanic or security purposes. This tradition continues to this day in the most advanced civilizations with personal GPS devices worn as a symbol of status and function.
Artist:
Chris SheaTitle:
PedimentMaterials: Bronze with glass elements in a row on the bottom section. The glass is clear flame-worked tendril forms.
Dimensions: 31" x 55" x 3"
Artist:
Claudie BastideTitle:
le MasqueMaterials: Oil Painting on Zinc
Dimensions: 72cm x 160cm
Artist Statement: One of my endeavours to use geometrical shapes to make a sort of portrait. The zinc is 20 year of age and comes from Paris rooftops.
Artist:
Christopher PoehlmannTitle:
newGROWTHMaterials: Direct mount via support branch made from salvaged pot-consumer aluminum pipe, welded and brushed.
Dimensions: approx 50"W x 30"D x 60"
Artist:
Tony WilliamsTitle:
No More NightMaterials: Honduran Mahogany mounted on Lyptus and Black Walnut
Dimensions: 34½” x 17" 2"
Artist Statement:
No More Night is a piece in a new series entitled
My Favorite Songs.It is my interpretation of some of my favorite songs.
Artist:
Chris SheaTitle:
Jewelry SconceMaterials: Steel, Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 15" x 12" x 7"
Artist:
John ThoeTitle:
PiroutteMaterials: Vertical grain Fir (rescued) and Wenge
Dimensions: 82"H x 32"W x 17.5"D
Artist Statement: I wanted to put a human touch to furniture. This is my most recent endeavor; a rock climber was me alternative.
Artist:
Haley BatesTitle:
Fidelity-IVMaterials: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 6" x 7/8" x 2 1/8"
Artist:
Frances SolarTitle:
Scrapyard Quilt 3Materials: Stainless Steel Mesh,Stainless Steel Shim, Stock,Copper,Aluminum Hardware Scrap,Washers,Airline Seatbuckle,Wire,Heat Patina
Dimensions: 47" x 22"W
Artist Statement: Frances Solar is a Canadian artist who combines traditional textile techniques with unconventional materials-i.e. wire, metals, bike gears and electrical scrap to create wall hung
Scarpyard Quilts. She is intrigued with using these 'masculine' materials to produce art with a feminine/domestic dynamic.
Artist:
Anthony SchefflerTitle:
The Last RainnMaterials: Jatoba, Spalted Magnolia, Ebonized Walnut
Dimensions: 32.25"H x 5"W x 2"D
Artist:
Hongtao ZhouTitle:
Decoration of SittingMaterials: Wood Scraps
Dimensions: 35" x 18" x 18"
Artist Statement:
Decoration of Sitting becomes a piece of art hung on the wall when not in use.Users can line the slots in different levels to adjust height,depth and angles of the chair. The chair becomes a puzzle for kids who simply love to create different sitting patterns.
Artist:
Claudie BastideTitle:
La Comete FilanteMaterials: Oil painting on salvaged zinc in a salvaged metal window frame.
Dimensions: approx 60 x 80cm
Artist Statement: La Comete Filante is an oil painting with sand applications on salvaged zinc from Paris roofs (at least 25 years old) and in a salvaged window frame.
Artist:
Haley BatesTitle:
Chandelier (Inversion)
Materials: Steel, Paint, Chrome Tape
Dimensions: 48" x 14" x 1/8"
Artist:
Greg PetersTitle:
Fixer-Upper Materials: Wood, Copper Tubing, Acrylic Plastic, Clay and Arcylic Paint
Dimensions: 19" x 20"
Artist:
Tony WilliamsTitle:
Just ChillinMaterials: Faux finished Douglas Fir and Pine
Dimensions: 36" x 24" x 2 ½"
Artist Statement: Some artists see an image in the wood and release it; others have an idea and mold the wood to become the piece.An artist may search for months for the perfect wood, yet other artists methodically plan, draw and calculate every piece. I am no less eccentric.
Artist :
Cosmo BarbaroTitle:
Benny Goodman 2 Mini Black InverseMaterials: Poplar and Milk Paint
Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 18"
Artist Statement: Beauty and elegance are goals that I try to attain with each new design.
Artist:
Anthony SchefflerTitle:
Testing, Testing ...1 ...2 ...31. Ebonized Walnut, Maple, Silver Leaf, Anodized Aluminum
17"H x 47.5"W x 1.5"D
2. Ebonized Walnut, Maple, Bloodwood, Anodized Aluminum
20"H x 4.75"W x 1.5"D
3. Ebonized Walnut, Maple, Bloodwood, Anodized Aluminum
19.25"H x 4.75"W x 1.5"D
Artist: Christopher Poehlmann
Title:
Blackened newGrowthMaterials: Adjustable wire support for ceiling height, rescued post-consumer pipe, welded, brushed and chemically blackened.
Dimensions: approx 40"H x 36"W x 20"D
Artist:
Ellie RichardsTitle:
Plywood PegboardMaterials: Plywood and Paint
Dimensions: 4'x 8'
Artist Statement:
Plywood Pegboard is part of a larger installation including a 908 piece block set. Viewers are asked to interact with the pegboard using the plywood tools as props for play with the wood block set.
Artist:
Norine KevolicTitle:
Beach StonesMaterials: Poplar, Acrylic Paint Glaze, Spalted Maple, Red and White Cedar
Dimensions: 28.25" x 28.25" frame, mirror is 16 x 16"
Artist Statement: The "waves" in
Beach Stones are wood mosaics of natural poplar with blue acrylic paint glazes;edges are hand-sanded after painting and shaping. The "beach stones" are hand-shaped pieces of natural wood.
Artist:
Norman PirolloTitle:
StriationsMaterials: Curly Spalted Maple and Wenge
Dimensions: 29"H x 10"W x 1.75"D
Artist:
Joshua LynnTitle:
Empty TombMaterials: Red Oak Plywood, Red Oak Edging, Red Oak Board recycled, Pine Boards recycled, Cedar Boards recycled. Finish is stain and clear coat on Cedar:primer, white paint, and iridescent medium gives the wings a pearl look.
Dimensions: 6 ½”T x 36”W x 4 ¼”D
Artist:
Cosmo BarbaroTitle:
Curved Mirror SeriesMaterials: Poplar and Milk Paint
Dimensions: 24" x 1" x 7/8" (each mirror)
Artist Statement: I enjoy pushing design and craftsmanship to their limits, and utilizing
processes that push my abilities as a designer and builder.
Thank You for Visiting
Off the FloorExhibition
About the Curators: Glen G. Guarino, Guarino Furniture Designs holds a MA in Studio Furniture. He taught on the high school level for 32 years and has been an adjunct professor in the Fine Arts School of William Paterson University since 2001. His art has been juried into museum and gallery exhibits. Glen also designs furniture for corporate and private clients. His furniture has been featured on "State of the Arts," and in a number of publications. Glen is a Signature Artist at Noyes Museum of Art. Marie works with Glen as his publicist.
Artist: Glen G Guarino
Title:
ArabesqueMaterials: Curly Shedua and Ebonized Sapele
Dimensions: 29 ¾" tall x 37 ½" W x 18" D
Photographer: Justin Guarino
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