BGuthrie Photos: DC -- Natl Museum of Women in the Arts -- New York Avenue Sculpture Project -- Niki de Saint Phalle

DC -- Natl Museum of Women in the Arts -- New York Avenue Sculpture Project -- Niki de Saint Phalle:

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Description of Pictures: Niki de Saint Phalle
Apr 28 - Nov 7, 2010 & Mar 26 - Oct 30, 2011
Niki de Saint Phalle’s sculptures on view showcased the ancient art form of mosaic in a new, exciting way. Combining dynamic color and form, de Saint Phalle created vibrant, lively figures, which are partly inspired by the famous Barcelona-based architect Antonio Gaudi (1852–1926). Her figures take on a life of their own: their large scale and active lines create motion and vigor.

The New York Avenue Sculpture Project is the only public art space featuring changing installations of contemporary works by women artists in Washington, D.C.
The Sculpture Project illustrates the museum’s long-term commitment to the artistic beautification of New York Avenue, fostering a vibrant new identity for the neighborhood just east of the White House. Established in in 2010, the evolving public art program is a collaboration between the museum, the Downtown DC Business Improvement District (BID), the DC Office of Planning, and other local agencies.

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. NYASP_100509_001.JPG: Nana on a Dolphin, 1998: Saint Phalle's robust female figures are called "Nanas." Paired with a sea creature, this Nana reflects universal cultural traditions that link women with nature.
2. NYASP_100509_010.JPG: Les Trois Graces (The Three Graces), 1999: In Greek mythology, the Three Graces were women who personified charm and beauty. Saint Phalle rendered her figures in yellow, black, and white to signify unity among people of different races.
3. NYASP_100509_032.JPG: Arbre Serpents (Serpent Tree), 1999: Similar to a Tree of Life, this sculpture celebrates the connection between living beings. Saint Phalle often used animals in her art to reflect their prevalence in myths from around the world.
4. NYASP_100509_045.JPG: #23 Basketball Player, 1999:: This work alludes to a well-known professional basketball player, yet the stylized shapes of the figures emphasize the energetic movement of the bodies rather than a specific personality.
5. NYASP_100509_055.JPG: New York Avenue Sculpture Project: Women in the Arts: The Sculpture Project: The New York Avenue Sculpture Project is a public art program of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The dynamic project brings in Washington DC major sculptures by important contemporary women artists. Each artists' inventive compositions and innovative use of materials will stand in contrast to more traditional sculptural monuments seen throughout Washington.
6. NYASP_100509_061.JPG: New York Avenue Sculpture Project: Niki De Saint Phalle: The Artist: Self-taught artist Niki de Saint Phalle (American, b. France 1930-2002) is best-known for her playful and colorful sculptures that celebrate women, children, cultural diversity, and love. In the 1960s, she became famous for her sculptures of voluptuous female figures that she called "Nanas" for Saint Phalle, these art works were "heralds of a new matriarchal age." Inspired by the work of Spanish artist and architect Antoni Gaudi (1832-1926), Saint Phalle began to make mosaic sculptures for public display during the 1970s. The Sculpture: Saint Phalle traveled broadly, read widely on world cultures, and often centered her work on mythology and spirituality. She worked on large-scale outdoor projects throughout Europe and the US. The works installed here on New York Avenue are made from polyester resin, fiberglass, stones, ceramic, glass, mirrors, and gold leaf. Saint Phalle used an array of colors and textures to engage the viewer with her sculptures and their themes that reflect contemporary global culture.
7. NYASP_100509_065.JPG: #23 Basketball Player, 1999:: This work alludes to a well-known professional basketball player, yet the stylized shapes of the figures emphasize the energetic movement of the bodies rather than a specific personality. Les Trois Graces (The Three Graces), 1999: In Greek mythology, the Three Graces were women who personified charm and beauty. Saint Phalle rendered her figures in yellow, black, and white to signify unity among people of different races. Arbre Serpents (Serpent Tree), 1999: Similar to a Tree of Life, this sculpture celebrates the connection between living beings. Saint Phalle often used animals in her art to reflect their prevalence in myths from around the world. Nana on a Dolphin, 1998: Saint Phalle's robust female figures are called "Nanas." Paired with a sea creature, this Nana reflects universal cultural traditions that link women with nature.
Description of Subject Matter: New York Avenue Sculpture Project
New York Ave NW
between 12th & 13th
www.nmwa.org/sculptureproject/

The New York Avenue Sculpture Project is the first and only major outdoor sculpture corridor in the Nation’s capital, featuring changing installations of world-class art by women.
This private-public partnership spearheaded by the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) was developed in collaboration with the DC Office of Planning and the Downtown BID.
The Sculpture Project is a revitalization initiative that will change the face of downtown New York Avenue, N.W. between 13th and 9th streets so that it once again becomes a destination point. Not only will this new public art space transform the downtown D.C. area, but it will also promote cultural tourism and provide free access to the arts for the community.
The above is from http://www.downtowndc.org/go/new-york-avenue-sculpture-project
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