Henry Hudson and the Half Moon by mi Chelle M Vara

Henry Hudson and the Half Moon by mi Chelle M Vara

A Look Back at the 2009 Kingston Sculpture Biennial

The 9th Kingston Sculpture Biennial was on display throughout three city parks which overlook the Hudson River: Hasbrouck, Kingston Point and the Rotary Parks, from Saturday, July 4th thru the month of October, 2009.

While this year’s Biennial revolved around the theme of using both natural and recycled materials, it payed great homage to the Hudson River's impact and influence on the region. There was a whimsical figure made out of found metal objects in the likeness of Henry Hudson by mi Chelle Vara, Melita Greenleaf has created the “Thee Sisters” which is figurative of three large bean, corn and squash seeds. The Northeast Center for Special care is organizing the painting of bluestones from our region and Vindora Wixom’s “Tear of the Clouds” represents the origin of the Hudson River. Many others delighted and entertained as visitors walked through the parks.

This highly anticipated outdoor exhibition featured the following artists: Bill Brovold, Pieter & Abby Heijnen, Karl Saliter, Melita Greenleaf, Bennett Wine, Terry Slade, Scarlett Colsen, Dave Channon, Willy Neumann, Ezra Silverman, James Hixson, Michael Ciccone, Itty Neuhaus, Mark Bernard, Anne Dobek, Kelly McGrath, Naz Shahrokh, Robin Glasman, Karen Pignataro & Gary Pluschau, Randy Polumbo, Sandra Schaller, Stephen Reynolds & Pamela Wallace, SUNY New Paltz Art Alliance, Kathy Bruce, Mathew Zappala, Casey Schwartz, Susan Togut, Northeast Center for Special Care, Anne Stanner, Robert Giordano, and Cristina Ungureanu.

2009 Biennial Catalog

Kingston Sculpture Biennial Catalog

Designed by Michael Asbill, this glossy, full-color catalog will be a keepsake of a celebrated Kingston event. Catalogs were for sale for $10 each, commemorative bags made of recycled fibers for $3, or both for $12. Catalogs will continue to be available by contacting ASK at (845) 338-0331.

Meagan Gallagher curated the 2009 Kingston Sculpture Biennial. Meagan, age 25, moved to Kingston two years ago. She holds a BFA in Art History & Arts Management from C.W. Post College, LIU. When not busy curating & managing the biennial, she is a fulltime Design Consultant.