Art Exhibition at the Cantor Art Gallery: Michael Beatty's Fabrications, now open till April 5, 2025 (Extended Dates Announced!)
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, is currently hosting a significant retrospective exhibition by Michael Beatty, titled Fabrications. This exhibition, showcasing a combination of Beatty's sculptures, drawings, prints, and study models from 1992 to the present, is a testament to his interdisciplinary process and his innovative use of materials such as wood, steel, and 3-D printing[1].
The exhibition, which runs through April 1, 2025, follows the Visual Arts Faculty exhibition titled "Afterimage: Visual Arts Faculty 2022", which was the first exhibition at the Cantor Art Gallery since 2022[2]. Beatty's work, known for its evocative hybrids of geometry and biological form, is informed by concepts and visual culture taken from science, nature, and mathematics.
Michael Beatty, who is represented by the Krakow Whitkin Gallery, is not only the exhibitor but also an Associate Professor in the Visual Arts Department at Holy Cross. He taught sculpture and three-dimensional design at the college for twenty-five years before retiring in 2023.
In addition to the retrospective exhibition, the gallery has hosted a Gallery Talk by Michael Beatty on September 17, 2022, where he shared insights into his work and creative process[3]. Other upcoming events related to Beatty's exhibition include an immersive concert titled "Form, Structure, and Symmetry: Bach in the Gallery" on February 25 at 4:00 PM, and a faculty and artist roundtable on March 13 at 5:00 PM, where the artist and other Holy Cross faculty will explore connections in art, architecture, biology, and environmental studies.
The concert, which will feature selections from Bach's iconic Cello Suites, will be performed by Pietro Romussi (Brooks Scholar '27) and Julianna Stratton ('26)[4]. The featured images for this article are courtesy of Troy B. Thompson and the Prior Performing Arts Center.
For those interested in attending future talks or events related to this exhibition, it is recommended to check directly with the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross or the College's Visual Arts Department, as they would provide the latest event schedules or any announced gallery talks or artist discussions linked to Beatty’s retrospective.
[1] https://www.holycross.edu/news/articles/2022/09/06/holy-cross-hosts-michael-beatty-retrospective-exhibition [2] https://www.holycross.edu/news/articles/2022/09/06/holy-cross-hosts-michael-beatty-retrospective-exhibition [3] https://www.holycross.edu/news/articles/2022/09/06/holy-cross-hosts-michael-beatty-retrospective-exhibition [4] https://www.holycross.edu/news/articles/2023/02/21/holy-cross-presents-immersive-concert-bach-gallery
- The alumni and students at the College of the Holy Cross can attend an immersive concert inspired by Michael Beatty's artwork, titled "Form, Structure, and Symmetry: Bach in the Gallery," on February 25, 2023, at 4:00 PM.
- The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross is showcasing the associative works of Michael Beatty, a Visual Arts Faculty member who taught sculpture and three-dimensional design at the college for twenty-five years.
- The retrospective exhibition by Michael Beatty, titled Fabrications, is a fusion of sculptures, drawings, prints, and study models from 1992 to the present, illustrating his interdisciplinary approach and innovative use of materials such as wood, steel, and 3-D printing.
- Additionally, the Gallery Talk by Michael Beatty on September 17, 2022, and the faculty and artist roundtable on March 13 at 5:00 PM offer insights into Beatty's work, creative process, and connections between art, architecture, biology, and environmental studies.
- A highlight of the upcoming events related to Beatty's exhibition is a discussion featuring Pietro Romussi (Brooks Scholar '27) and Julianna Stratton ('26), who will perform selections from Bach's iconic Cello Suites at the "Form, Structure, and Symmetry: Bach in the Gallery" concert.
- patrons who wish to attend future talks or events related to this exhibition can get in touch with the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross or the College's Visual Arts Department for the latest schedules and announced gallery talks or artist discussions linked to Beatty’s retrospective.
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