Passage of Knowledge: A History of the CCS Foundry

Name: Passage of Knowledge: A History of the CCS Foundry
Start: 2025-01-10T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 301 Frederick St, Detroit, MI 48202-4024, United States

Schedule

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

301 Frederick St, Detroit, MI 48202-4024, United States | Detroit, MI

Opening Friday, January 10, 4-7pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am-5pm
Celebrating over 65 years of sculpting and foundry work at our institution, this exhibition traces the evolution and legacy of this art form. From the early influence of Walter Midener, a pivotal figure in the 1960s, to Jay Holland’s transformative leadership and mentorship, we showcase the depth of our sculpting tradition.
The journey continues with the accomplishments of Holland’s students – Sergio De Giusti, David Petrakovitz, Robert Bielat, Hugh Timlin and John Van Amerongen and extends to the “next generation” of artists led by Todd Erickson, including Matthew Hanna, Henry Roberts, Alvaro Jurado, David Newton, Scott Hocking, Marcyanna Parzych, Gary Kulak, Sharon Que, Chris Zagacki, Willie Hahn and Stephany Latham.
The exhibition also highlights the work of CCS faculty members who have significantly contributed to the foundry: Susanna Linburg, Joseph Wesner, John Burkwhat, Paul Martus, Graem Whyte, Alan Brown, John Rizzo and James Viste.
“Passage of Knowledge” honors the rich sculpting heritage of our institution and invites you to explore the connections between generations through the art of casting.
This exhibition was curated by CCS Director of Exhibition Services and artist Todd Erickson.
Participating Artists
Robert Bielat (‘73, Fine Arts)
Alan Brown, (‘84, Graphic Design)
John Burkwhat
Sergio De Giusti
Todd Erickson
Willie Hahn
Matthew Hanna (‘86, Fine Arts)
Scott Hocking (‘00, Fine Arts)
Jay Holland, (‘51, Fine Arts)
Alvaro Jurado (‘88, Fine Arts)
Gary Kulak
Stephany Latham
Susanna Brose Linburg
Paul Martus (‘01, Industrial Design)
Walter Midener (‘50, Fine Arts)
David Newton, (‘89 Fine Arts)
Marcyanna Parzych (‘94, Fine Arts)
David Petrakovitz (‘74, Crafts – Sculpture)
John Piet (‘73, Fine Arts)
Sharon Que
John Rizzo (‘01, Crafts – Glass)
Henry Roberts (‘74, Fine Arts)
Hugh Timlin, (‘77, Fine Arts)
John Van Amerongen, (‘74, Fine Arts)
James Viste
Joseph Wesner
Graem Whyte (‘96, Fine Arts)
Chris Zagacki
Learn More - https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/ccs-event/passage-of-knowledge-a-history-of-the-ccs-foundry/