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Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture Gardens Newsletter - January 2023
Arts and Entertainment
January 3, 2023
From: Albin Polasek Museum And Sculpture GardensN E W E X H I B I T
All that Glitters: The Society of Gilders
December 13, 2022 – April 16, 2023
Gilding or “gilt,” is a decorative technique for applying fine gold leaf or powder to solid surfaces such as wood, stone, or metal to give a thin coating of gold. Precious objects, art, and architectural elements have been gilded by ancient Greek, Roman, Chinese, and Egyptian cultures for centuries. This technique was used throughout the history of European art and can be seen in innumerable masterworks of art.
The Albin Polasek Museum is delighted to partner with The Society of Gilders for this glorious look at this historic medium. This exhibition aims to reflect The Society of Gilders’ mission, “to preserve traditional gilding skills and techniques and to promote the highest standards in the practice of gilding.” Artists have not only been encouraged to submit finished pieces, but also works in progress.
E X H I B I T E V E N T S
History and Methods of Gilding
Lecture by Mariana Gómez
February 9th 2023 | 6-8 pm
Please join us for a lecture by Mariana Gómez exploring the history of gilding since its inception in ancient cultures and its manifestation through contemporary times. We will examine the most significant examples of gilding techniques in different media such as statuary, book illumination, painting, and architecture.
Oil and Water: Gilding Methods Explained
Demonstration by B. Corey Johnson
March 9th 2023 | 6-8 pm
Come experience old-world craftsmanship up close and personal with local artist B. Corey Johnson. He will be demonstrating traditional gilding techniques as well as showing the differences between a variety of gold and metal leaf.
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The Journey of Albín Polášek
Lecture by Anna Jaegerová
Anna Jaegerová, a visiting Czech-American art historian, will present a lecture on the career, travels, and legacy of Albín Polášek.
The lecture will illuminate the sources of Polášek’s sculptures and present them in the context of 20th-century art trends, especially the work of his American contemporaries.