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"uncommon objects" Art Exhibition Craft Media by Hawai'i's Premier Artists Exhibition Craft Media by Hawai'i's Premier Artists Exhibition Learn more about The The Hawai'i State Art Museum  uncommon objects showcases some of the finest works from the SFCA Art in Public Places Collection produced from media typically associated with craft -- clay, wood, fiber, metal and glass. Many local, national, and international artists are featured, including Satoru Abe, Michael Tom, Claude Horan, and Toshiko Takaezu.The exhibition celebrates the beauty found in common objects created with expert craftsmanship, tremendous skill and dexterity, a mastery of materials, and high levels of aesthetic achievement. Like the transformation of the word "craft," objects presented in this show have themselves evolved. They range from utilitarian and functional objects to conceptual, decorative, and abstract pieces, challenging the viewer to question what is "craft." Instead of providing a definition for this term, the exhibition provokes the viewer to re-conceptualize his or her notion of craft. uncommon objects is neither chronological nor a presentation of the history of craft, but rather divided into a series of sections that explores common threads emerging in craft production over the last 40 years: Functional Beauty, Symbolic Functionalism, Aesthetic Experimentation: Exploration of Form and Surface, Transcending Boundaries, and Inspired by Place. The categories themselves are not steadfast, but allow for fluidity and openness similar to the constantly shifting definition of craft itself. The selected pieces illustrate an impressive sampling of works collected over the SFCA's 40-year history. The exhibition thereby demonstrates the vibrancy of art produced in Hawai'i that is reflective of national and international art movements and Hawai'i's own unique artistic fabric enriched by its cultural diversity and the prevalent influence of traditional Hawaiian craft and folk arts. The Hawai'i State Art Museum is located at 250 South Hotel Street in downtown Honolulu across from the Capitol and 'Iolani Palace. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Always free admission. For more information call 586-0900 or 586-0305, or visit www.hawaii.gov/sfca. Back | Current News Newsletters | News Archive
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