Page 6 - Jupiter Spotlight - October '22

Page 6, Jupiter Spotlight
Lighthouse ArtCenter

Opens The Season With Avant-Garde Exhibitions

Hunt Slonem: The World bringing his subjects into focus with vivid colors and rich
textures. During receptions, we will be giving magnifying
According To Hunt Slonem glasses to our guests so they can look more closely at his
work,” states Curator Janeen Mason. “LUSH2 will be equally
And LUSH2: A Contemporary stimulating to the senses. A nationwide call to ceramicists has

Ceramics Exhibition created a vast collection of pieces that explore the connection
between art, design, and function.”
LUSH2 is a contemporary ceramics exhibition that showcases
Oct. 13 To Dec. 10 current and innovative pieces that utilize clay as a primary
Lighthouse ArtCenter presents the widely-collected neo- material. The juried exhibition includes over 75 works from
expressionist artist Hunt Slonem in a stunning showing of artists all over the country. Esteemed ceramicist Brian Rochefort
The World According to Hunt Slonem and back by popular from Los Angeles will judge the entries and award over $4,000 in
demand, the contemporary ceramics exhibition, LUSH2. cash and prizes. The ceramics range in scale and form, bringing
The exhibitions occur at Lighthouse ArtCenter, 373 Tequesta many exotic textures, glazes, and colors. The pieces are a
Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. Admission is free for members combination of functional, sculptural, and experimental artistic
and a $5 donation is suggested for nonmembers. For more expressions. First Republic Bank graciously sponsors LUSH2.
information, visit lighthousearts.org. “The pieces in LUSH2 demonstrate that a 2,000-year-
The World According to Hunt Slonem exhibit will show old medium can be progressive and experimental,” said
over two dozen small- and large-scale original works by Hunt Director of Ceramics at Lighthouse ArtCenter Chad
Slonem. Slonem, based in Manhattan, is known for his neo- Steve. “Collectors will enjoy the exhibition’s rich colors,
expressionist style paintings of bunnies, tropical birds, and unexpected textures, and techniques.”
butterflies. His endearing subject matter, predominantly in oil The opening reception and LUSH2 Awards Ceremony, judged
on canvas, works in both contemporary and traditional settings. by internationally renowned ceramicist Brian Rochefort takes
Slonem’s work can be found in over 250 museums place Thursday, Oct. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. A Meet the Artist Reception
worldwide and is a favorite of the rich and famous, including takes place on Thursday, Nov. 17, 5 to 7 p.m., where guests can
celebrities Kate Hudson, Kris and Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, meet and mingle with Hunt Slonem. Meyer Law Firm in Jupiter
and Julianne Moore, to name a few. The exhibition is graciously sponsors the receptions.
sponsored by Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo and the Dorothea
Leonhardt Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas Inc.
“We are excited to open the season with concurrent avant-
garde exhibitions. Hunt Slonem’s paintings are like portals Peripheral
into the universe. He applies thick paint with abandon
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