On view: December 19 - January 18, 2003
Opening reception: December 21, 4–7pm

small and tall artists at five myles

This exhibition points out the commitment of many schools in under-served areas of the city to offer excitement and stimulation to their students, as does P.S. 316 with a journalism class taught by Terrence Carney. The photographs and texts exhibited are works by students from P.S. 316 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, grades 1 through 6. The students also worked with a video camera - the resulting images, as well as a short movie made by the students, are projected directly onto the wall.

The freewheeling liveliness of the sculptures in the exhibition compliment the work from P.S. 316. Bicycle Music, three early works by Helene Brandt, are a playful combination of formal sculpture and informal fun. By cutting old bicycles apart with a torch and welding springs, wires, axles and extra wheels onto them, she turned them into musical instruments that move about the space while producing a variety of sounds. The bicycles can also be used for serious compositions, depending on the musical inclination of the rider. Helene Brandt has been widely exhibited in the United States as well as in Italy, Holland and England. Her awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship and an Endowment for the Arts Grants.

In Homage to Ruggedy Anne, by the writer Sinje Ollen, a carousel made from the steel structure of an antique beach umbrella, ten small Ruggedy Annes molded from clay seemingly chase each other on a merry-go round. Ollen’s fascination with this rag doll began as a small child in Germany when a Ruggedy Anne was sent to her by her aunt in New York. She is presently working on a memoir about her grandparent’s life during the Second World War.

DIRECTIONS:

Take 2, 3, or 4 trains to Franklin Avenue. Walk two blocks against the traffic on Franklin. Walk ¾ block to 558 St. Johns Place. FiveMyles is within easy walking distance from the Brooklyn Museum.