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Discover the Spirit and
Mystery of Artist Andre Ferrella
September 30, 2006 through January 7, 2007
ELMHURST, IL - The Elmhurst
Art Museum will host Andre Ferrella: Artist of the Spirit, a
spectacular exhibition of mystery and discovery from September 30,
2006 through January 7, 2007. An internationally celebrated
multi-media artist, painter, and photographer, Andre Ferrella
emphasizes thoughtful consideration of our place in the universe
while producing imaginative, luminous images. His art ranges from
the beauty of nature and its relationship with light to using a
variety of artistic methods that include physically painting with
light on photographic film and the manipulation of the human figure
to represent harmony in the universe. His work explores the realm of
microorganisms and draws a line of similarity to stars and galaxies
within the cosmos. Ferrella’s portfolio includes works such as “The
Living Pictures”, “Soul Portraits”, and “Spirit Boxes”. Artwork from
all three series will be on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum
during the fall of 2006.
Mr. Ferrella transforms photographic
negatives into “The Living Pictures” offering the viewer the
opportunity to see life and growth with the natural decay process.
The microscopic organic structures in the pictures Ferrella creates
resemble those we see in astronomy such as stars and galaxies. A
parallel is drawn between the microscopic world and the higher world
of the universe.
Through “Soul Portraits”, Andre
explores an individual’s facial features and a connection with the
spiritual realm. The face transforms to become a multifaceted work
of art. “They are created from a portrait, which is remapped over
and over infinitely to make a unique representation of each
individual. Each one becomes very personalized and unique,” says Mr.
Ferrella.
The “Spirit Boxes” are manipulated
human images representing a portal into another dimension through
veiled illumination of the figure. The artwork conveys a
supernatural sensation. Mr. Ferrella creates these images through a
variety of techniques, materials, and media in his exploration into
humankind’s connection to the spiritual world.
These remarkable works of Andre
Ferrella will be exhibited in three museum galleries. The third
gallery will contain a composition created by Andre specifically for
the Elmhurst Art Museum. In addition to the indoor gallery displays,
he will use the architectural award-winning building itself as a
palette for his unique large-scale animated projections. The
exterior light installation will be free of charge and on view each
evening until midnight throughout the run of the exhibition.
To begin to unravel the mysterious
and exciting world around you through the artistic eye of Andre
Ferrella, plan a visit to Elmhurst Art Museum for this one-of-a-kind
exhibition, which will beckon visitors to a thorough awaking of the
senses and vision of a world both seen and unseen.
The exhibition is funded through the
generous support of Mr. and Mrs. David Pauly, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Allen, and the City of Elmhurst Community Grant Program.
Additional support is provided by Rex
Electric Inc. & Technologies, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Alexander.
Promotional support provided by
Chicago Public Radio. 91.5FM and Comcast.
The Elmhurst Art Museum’s
award-winning modern museum structure incorporates the Ludwig Mies
van der Rohe-designed McCormick House, one of three such residences
designed by the internationally known architect, and contains museum
galleries, an education center and a variety of outdoor sculpture.
Located only 15 miles west of Chicago and adjacent to the Metra West
train line, the Museum offers public tours and programs, guest
lectures and art classes on a regular basis. Its mission is to
enrich the lives of its visitors by broadening their knowledge,
increasing their sensitivity to the fine arts and sparking the
development of their own creative talents.
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