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Chainsaw Sculpture
"The Machine" Jesse Green, a chainsaw sculptor recently featured on WBUR and Fox News, will bring his skills to Pingree's campus on Saturday, September 25.
The Medway, Massachusetts-based sculptor will render the
school's symbol - Pegasus - from an ordinary log. The finished piece will be a permanent addition to our campus.
Saws start at 1 p.m. Don't miss this
great show during Pingree's Homecoming. Click here for the game schedule that day and stick around
for music and a barbecue.
About "The Machine"
Jesse Green
Jesse Green has been carving
sculptures world-wide for corporations, universities, towns, and
non-profits. He has also recently
been featured on Fox News and NPR. To learn more about "The Machine" Jesse
Green, visit TheMachineJesseGreen.com.
Timeline Installation
To commemorate Pingree's 50th anniversary, a 20-foot long timeline chronicling the memories, achievements, and
milestones that have shaped tbe school was just delivered. The timeline was designed by Stephenie Williams, a professional artist and exhibition designer who has done work for Smithsonian Institution and the National Parks Service. Learn more about Stephenie
at http://piwitstudio.com/. Text and photos for the
timeline were prepared by Pingree Director of Communications Judith Klein and
photography teacher Deb VanderMolen. The
installation will be located in the hallway between the main lobby and the rotunda and is scheduled to be installed on Monday, August 23. It will be unveiled for viewing the first week of September.
Flying Horse Outdoor
Sculpture Exhibit
The Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit will open on September
25 on the school campus. As part of the 50th anniversary, the event will
feature the work of several regional sculptors. Artists' work will be displayed over our 100-acre campus, providing visitors with a lovely fall
walk. All work will be for sale and visitors will be given an exhibition brochure containing information about each
piece.
An opening reception will take
place on Sunday, September 26 from 3-5 PM. The exhibit is free and open to the public every day until
October 25.
Contributing artists:
| Michael Updike | Richard Duca |
| Bart Stuyf | Jill Nooney |
| George Sherwood | Martin Ray |
| Deb Citron-Stevens | Aron Leaman |
| Chris Williams | Bert Snow |
| Rich Erickson | Joe Fix |
| Eric Olsen | Rick Gerber |
| Dale Rogers | Lisa Victoria |
| Dave Davies | |
Archive Cabinet
As part of our 50th
Anniversary Celebration, Pingree has commissioned
John Patriquin, a renowned fine woodworker from Medford, MA, to build a custom
cabinet in the main lobby to archive Pingree memorabilia. To learn more about
Johnís work, visit www.patriquinwoodworking.com.
