October 14, 2023
The Quarry Project Update

Often, when I have completed a site piece, we mount an exhibit of the work of all the artists involved. The Quarry Project Re-Imagined installation will be in June 2024 at the Kent Museum and will feature the work of Leslie Anderson, Julia Barstow, Alisa Dworsky, Lukas Huffman, Andreas John, Henry John, Marcy Kass, Howard Norman, Michael Kovner and Michael Wisniewski.

The above image is the "ready for press" teaser postcard for The Quarry Project’s coda. We were having a walk-through of the building and grounds – Marcy, Julia, Leslie, and Michael W – and ended up on the barn lawn where we envisioned the House sculpture. We four lined up in what we agreed was the best orientation for the House. Marcy captured that moment, then superimposed one of Julia’s house photographs, ghosting in the ether around us. It speaks to the intriguing mystery of the quarry and what draws each artist.

After my trip to Quebec City with Emily and Tai to screen the performance film to Polycor employees, I received a lovely letter from Patrick Perus, CEO of Polycor, the owner of the Wells Lamson. Here is an excerpt:

I wanted to thank you for what you did. I love how you brought beauty, light in one of our quarries. I am the grandson of a coal miner, grew up in a steel town (in France), and have always connected with artists who reveal the beauty of past Industrial sites. I am proud you chose us for this project. It will be part of our memories and history.

Speaking of the performance film, here is the link. It is now public through the channels of The Media Factory, my long-time media partner. Feel free to spread it around. Lukas did a wonderful job capturing the essence of that project. You can also see all the earlier films from the project here.

Lastly, a practical detail: I have downsized my postal box. The address is now:

Cradle to Grave Arts, Inc
PO Box 23
Chelsea VT 05038

 
Until next month,
Hannah