Gallery
and garden intersect this week in two kinds of walks. One is led by
dapper Englishman Charlie Day, also our Horticultural Interpreter, who
has crafted a walk that looks at the natural protection displayed by
some plants. This relates directly, of course, to the exhibition that
has opened in Glyndor Gallery, showcasing work by 16 artists inspired by
both armor or fish, twin interests of Bashford Dean, a former resident
of Wave Hill House. (And that’s all part of a series we’ve started
honoring the legacy of former, illustrious residents of Wave Hill. More
about that soon.) Simone Leigh’s “Blue Torso”, for instance―it’s
captured in one of the images I have attached―used porcelain, cobalt,
epoxy, terracotta and graphite to create this female torso covered in
roses, each made individually by hand; roses are “typically associated
with feminine delicacy, but here,” as the show catalogue explains, “they
become a protective covering.” The guided tour our curatorial fellow
Anna Robinson-Sweet gives of the exhibition makes for an interesting
companion to Charlie’s walk.
Also
happening this week is a workshop using mixed-media, stained-glass
collage. It will be led by Francisco Donoso, a Wave Hill Van Lier Fellow
who currently has an installation in the Sunroom Project Space.
Register soon―space is limited! For a chance to meet and talk with
Donoso, stop by Sunday afternoon when he and fellow Van Lier artist Onyedika Chuke are on hand for a meet-the-artist.
SAT, OCTOBER 5 TAI CHI CHUAN
Quiet
like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle
movements based on images found in nature. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee,
a member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, introduces students to
the internal martial arts and promotes an awareness of its benefits.
Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: $23/$15 Wave Hill Member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM
SAT, OCTOBER 5 FAMILY ART PROJECT— HANDMADE PAPER IN AUTUMN COLOR
Join papermaker extraordinaire Randy Brozen
to make paper out of rich colors of pulp in red, orange and yellow.
Using an easy process, make your paper in a leaf-shape mold or add a
found leaf for fancy decoration. Free, and admission to the grounds is
free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, OCTOBER 5 CREATIVE ACTIONS: MIXED-MEDIA STAINED GLASS COLLAGE
Engage
in a creative dialogue with your surroundings guided by professional
artists working in various media. In this session, Van Lier Fellow and
painter Francisco Donoso explores color, light and image-making
in his exhibition on view in the Sunroom Project Space. Experiment with
drawing and painting materials to create collages inspired by the
natural light and architectural elements in a space. All levels welcome.
Materials provided. $30/$20 Wave Hill Member. Reservations required,
online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Drop-ins accommodated as space permits.
MEET AT THE ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM−1PM
SAT, OCTOBER 5 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition, Tandem Pursuits: Armor & Ichthyology,
which celebrates the interests of former Wave Hill House resident
Bashford Dean. Dean was Curator of Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art and Curator of Fish at the American Museum of Natural
History. The intersection of his interest in both fish and armor
provides the opportunity to bring together a remarkable group of
contemporary art that explores concepts of adaptation, pattern, and
protection. The tour also includes Sunroom Project Space installations
by Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Onyedika Chuke and Francisco Donoso. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SAT, OCTOBER 5 GARDEN WALK: ARMORED PLANTS
Many plants, like the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.) and Dioscorea elephantipes (elephant’s foot) are naturally protected with weapon-worthy spines or a thick coating of armor. Others, such as Sagittaria, have names that allude to armor-like aspects of their anatomy. Wave Hill Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day
leads a tour of these denizens of the garden, all relevant to Bashford
Dean, whose interest in both arms and ichthyology is the subject of the
fall exhibition in Glyndor Gallery. This walk repeats October 10. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
SUN, OCTOBER 6 FAMILY ART PROJECT— HANDMADE PAPER IN AUTUMN COLOR
Join papermaker extraordinaire Randy Brozen
to make paper out of rich colors of pulp in red, orange and yellow.
Using an easy process, make your paper in a leaf-shape mold or add a
found leaf for fancy decoration. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, OCTOBER 6 HATHA YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and
increase your energy by focusing on your posture, your breath and your
mind/body/spirit. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in
Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation, England,
and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All levels welcome. Sessions are
held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM
SUN, OCTOBER 6 MEDITATION
This
fall, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner
self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in
simple techniques followed by 20 to 30 minutes of meditation. Led by
Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other qualified instructors. All levels welcome. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM..
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM
SUN, OCTOBER 6 MEET THE ARTISTS: ONYEDIKA CHUKE AND FRANCISCO DONOSO
Meet artists Onyedika Chuke and Francisco Donoso,
the two 2013 Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows at Wave Hill. This
one-year fellowship supports young artists and promotes cultural
diversity in the arts. At this event, the artists discuss their
processes and the concepts behind their work. Chuke’s sculptural
installation in the Sun Porch investigates the relationship between the
body, nature and architecture. He uses natural and artificial building
materials, as well as art objects to highlight historical and
contemporary manifestations of these interactions. In Donoso’s Sunroom
Project, the artist explores his cultural identity in five large
paintings that combine self-portraiture with motifs from Spanish
religious painting, patterning found in Latin American textiles, as well
as imagery from popular culture and pre-Colombian mythology. Both
installations are on view from September 15 to October 20, 2013. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1:30PM
SUN, OCTOBER 6 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
MON, OCTOBER 7
Closed to the public.
TUE, OCTOBER 8 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
TUE, OCTOBER 8 GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition, Tandem Pursuits: Armor & Ichthyology,
which celebrates the interests of former Wave Hill House resident
Bashford Dean. Dean was Curator of Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art and Curator of Fish at the American Museum of Natural
History. The intersection of his interest in both fish and armor
provides the opportunity to bring together a remarkable group of
contemporary art that explores concepts of adaptation, pattern, and
protection. The tour also includes Sunroom Project Space installations
by Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Onyedika Chuke and Francisco Donoso. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
THU, OCTOBER 10 EARLY MORNING MEMBERS’ GARDEN WALK
Just
for members! Enjoy special access to the grounds on a quiet autumn
morning before we open to the public. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day or Assistant Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer leads
this early-morning garden walk. Seniors welcome! Although this event is
free for Wave Hill Members, registration is required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
MEET AT WAVE HILL FRONT GATE, 8AM
THU, OCTOBER 10 GARDEN WALK: ARMORED PLANTS
Many plants, like the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.) and Dioscorea elephantipes (elephant’s foot) are naturally protected with weapon-worthy spines or a thick coating of armor. Others, such as Sagittaria, have names that allude to armor-like aspects of their anatomy. Wave Hill Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day
leads a tour of these denizens of the garden, all relevant to Bashford
Dean, whose interest in both arms and ichthyology is the subject of the
fall exhibition in Glyndor Gallery. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
A
28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River
and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and
legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views,
and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs
in horticulture, education and the arts.
HOURS Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon on Tuesdays in October. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Programs are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
DIRECTIONS
– Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan,
Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate
and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242
nd
Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available
for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with
continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot
and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at
www.wavehill.org/visit/.
