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This week’s ‘Artist of The Week’ is Dan Rawlings from the UK!
Dan creates amazing work inspired by visions of a world where man’s impact is being slowly reclaimed by nature.
He’s well know around the world for his manipulation of metal and light, which he uses to create his signature works including plasma cut hand saws and much larger pieces as seen in the images below, check them out!
Today marks the launch of the first round of the educational playground components for the Brooklyn Arbor Urban Ecology Playground. A collaboration between the WeLive Design Team X Lunch Money, the project includes tree and plant species signs, an "observation station", and murals made possible by donations from Crest Hardware - all in the newly landscaped playground.
We are very pleased and honored to be featured in this months issue of 'Hardware Retailing Magazine' alongside Artist Rachel Lussier, whose work was recently displayed at Crest Hardware.
Over the weekend we had the pleasure to host the opening of "The Hardware: An Installation of Paintings By Rachel Lussier".
The show will be on display until March 4th at Crest Hardware.
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday to enjoy the show! We had a great time with you all!
Crest (True Value) Hardware & Urban Garden Center is pleased to host an installation of paintings uniquely suited towards its trade.
The artist, Rachel Lussier, explores the age-old relationship between man and tools with her series of nearly 100 paintings of everyday useful objects designed for the hand. Lussier celebrates hardware stores as a place of intention, industry and community. She drew her inspiration from Lakeview (True Value) Hardware in Battle Creek, MI where the series was painted largely from life and on location.
Lussier, who currently resides in Connecticut, earned a BFA from Parsons School of Design (Communication Design) and has studied extensively at The National Academy of Design, The Art Students League, The New York Academy and The New York Studio School. Lussier worked in the field of graphic design for many years including as Senior Art Director for Sotheby’s before committing herself fully to making fine art. Lussier has exhibited in New York City, Colorado, Connecticut and Michigan.
Crest (True Value) Hardware & Urban Garden Center will host the collection from February 4th – March 4th before the series moves on to other exhibition venues on the East Coast.
Crest Arts works extensively with the community to support local artists and craftsmen by hosting events and providing platforms for artists to showcase their work.
For more information about the exhibit or Crest (True Value) Hardware & Garden Center visit www.cresthardwarenyc.com or call 718.388.9521. For additional information about Rachel Lussier visit www.rachellussierart.com.
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