Henry Hudson & Half Moon sailing to the Hudson River Maritime Museum

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Henry Hudson - 114"h x 72"d x 60"w

Henry Hudson’s stolen Ship was re-built.

Over one year ago the Half Moon was stolen off Henry Hudsons Map in Kingston NY-

Henry Hudson and the Half Moon sculpture, was on display for the Arts Society of Kingston when the sculpture was robbed of the integral 18” Half Moon ship displayed on the map.

The sculpture is made of re-claimed metal, depicting references to the historical story of Henry Hudson and his adventure.
 2 years ago I hade been intrigued by the explorer called Henry Hudson.
His findings, his perseverance, the times and how he made things happen even through harsh adversity and successes. With this in mind I became driven to capture the man and the history thru sculpture. Henry Hudson is made from a years labor and hand picked re-claimed metal articles, welded together in a painted finish. The parts were chosen for their past life's function tying the story together with connotations of things left behind and new beginnings. The existing shapes were also a strong consideration for the subliminal story told. Such as Bicycles as his breast lapels - Henry Hudson was driven by simple travel. His eyes made of ships rings. The hats brim the nuts and bolts of his operation his mind. The Map Stand is a crate portraying the merchandise he was to deliver. And so on.

Now Artist miChelle M. Vara has re-made the ship and will be installing the sculpture on Thursday 17th at 1pm, to be displayed at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing - Kingston, NY.
She also has made 2 ships availble for purchase so that onlookers dont have to steal the piece to openly enjoy in there own life.

Sculpture Show Victim to Victory

Sculptor miChelle M. Vara from Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery, Wilton NY is now finishing 8 sculptural pieces to be shown in conjunction with Domestic Violence awareness month.
miChelle’s past involvement thru a tragic loss of a friend Dawn Bovey Roberts in lighted her to the need for open communication and support for those in danger.
She feels Art as a venue, opens a forum thru visuals in a positive action towards supporting safety in a community for all people.
miChelle’s sculpture takes a new visual standpoint using Iron and glass to convey her thoughts on once negative energy that was transformed into growth and enlightenment for the world around her.

For Further information and viewing Please contact-

6 Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery, Wilton NY
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518-587-8706

Show Information
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Artist Reception- October 3rd 4-6 pm

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Visual sculpture catalog now available
Kingston Sculpture Biennial 2009

The book is a picture filled 48-page synopsis of the environmentally sound sculpture project called “GO GREEN & Keep the Hudson Clean”

This energized project made thru artistic statements came to full fruition. The book is now offered in a limited once in a lifetime opportunity by purchase of $10.00 per copy plus shipping.

Project Thanks to all artist and supporters (to include but not limited to) the Arts Society of Kingston, Vindora Wixom, Meagan Gallagher, City of Kingston and NY Council Arts.


Thank You

Henry Hudson And the Half Moon Sculpture

FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT
LOCAL HISTORY IN RECYCLED METAL


Henry Hudson is depicted through recycled metal to including his ship and map. The larger than life sculpture is kinetic and ties many aspects of local history in the use of antique discarded tools and parts welded together. The sculpture encompasses things of the past into the present in an educational manner. The sculptor miChelle M. Vara found the local history very enticing which lead to the sculpture. The Henry Hudson the sculpture will be on display at the Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery until June at which point it will be included in the Edward Hoper House art show in Nyack NY. The sculptor had hoped to display the piece locally in Albany but did not find an exhibit space.

For further information
6 Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery –518-587-8706
Wilton NY
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Email- ballardrdart@nycap.rr.com