"Symbiotic Parralax".. at the University of Illinois..
"Concurrence".. at the Illinois Institute of Technology..
CONGRATULATIONS to Terrence Karpowicz.. .I am so proud to share the news that my dear friend, my supporter, my mentor Terrence Karpowicz.. is this year's recipients of the Helen Coburn Meier and Tim Meier Charitable Foundation for the Arts Achievement Award. The award "recognizes Chicago-based artists in mid-career who push the artistic envelope."
Terrence Karpowicz was one of the first few sculptors I have met in Chicago and with him, began my series on Contemporary Sculptors of Chicago.. I'm re posting it today..
The beginning [of my series on the Contemporary Sculptors of Chicago..]..The post originally published on March 9, 2010..Me [Me to Terrenece Karpowicz]... Let me make clear, I am not a professional photographer or writer, not associated with any publisher or magazine. I'm an amateur, and like to document public art in Chicago through my blog. Would you still be open to meet with me?
Terrence Karpowicz: Of course! I like your photographs and I like what you are doing..
Me: Thank You! It means so much to me.
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Paraphrased, because I can't remember the exact words, but it was something close.. Do I need to reiterate, I am no professional!]
Then we set a date and I was at the Karpowicz Studio..
Above images.. at the Karpowicz Studio....
And so began my meeting with Terrence Karpowicz, a Chicago-based sculptor with multiple commissions, exhibitions, publications, grants and awards.. Terrence Karpowicz is known for his technique of joinery, and his large-scale sculptural installations mostly involves different metals, stones and wood integrated together. He has also joined organic materials, tree limbs, field stones and jagged shards of granite with geometric-shaped, machine-tooled metal bases.
Terrence not only welcomed me to his studio, but showed his work-place, allowed me to take whatever photographs I wished, gave me a whole lot of information materials to read, and as if all that was not enough.. took me around the town to numerous locations where his works are displayed. I have to emphasize here, that he was equally emphatic about the wonderful works of his peers, the "sculptors community" as he so fondly referred to them, showing me the works of John Henry, Barry Hehemann, Mary Brogger, Alison Saar and William Carlson among others.. And did I mention the lovely Sachiyo Yoshida, who works for Terrence Karpowicz. We have been communicating for a long time and she was happy to come along.. Our trip ended with lunch at Sachiyo's favourite restaurant in Chinatown, Lao Sze Chaun..
Thank You so much Mr. Karpowicz!The meeting helps me in documenting public art in Chicago..
Thank You to Sachiyo too!
Some of the Terrence Karpowicz sculptural installations..
Symbiotic Parralax..Sculptor: Terrence Karpowicz
Installed: 1997
Description: 21'H X 12'W X 12'D /Steel
Location: University of Illinois, Molecular Biology Bldg.
Commissioned by the Art-in-Architecture Program..
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Amelioration..Design and constructed by Terrence Karpowicz
Dedicated: 1969
This sculpture stands in honor of the founding of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Socity in 1902, at the college of Physicians and Surgeons, later the University of Illinois College of Medicines.
Concurrence..By Terrence Karpowitz
Dimension: 23' x 16' x 8'..
Location: Paul V. Galvin Library at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.
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Earth's Psyche..Sculptor: Terrence Karpowicz
Location: Paul V. Galvin Library ..
at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.
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Art Ark [1981, refabricated 2006]..Artist: Terrence Karpowicz
Materials: weathered wood, steel and brass fittings
Location Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park..at,
Governer's State University..
The marker reads..
Art Ark evolved from two threads of interest: during a stay at the Ox-Bow artists’ colony in Saugatuck, Michigan, Karpowicz produced works he called “Vehicles for Transportation to the Afterlife.”
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The Athlete..Sculptor: Terrence Karpowicz..
Installed: 2005..
A gift to East Bank Club, commissioned by it's founders Daniel Levin and James McHugh, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the club, 2005..
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Is It Too Late..Sculptor: Terrence Karpowicz
Description: 9.75’ x 3’ x 3’
Granite, Steel and Polymer
Location: When I took the images, it was in front of Chicago Sun Times bldg. Now it's at the intersection of Halsted and Dickens, as a part of Lakeshore Sculpture Exhibit [2009]..
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Picasso Just Fiddling Around..This endearing piece was in the Karpowicz Studio. I love it!
It is a commission from Ross Barney for Chicago Symphony Orchestra. It is supposed to be auctioned later.
Among the many parodies on the iconic sculpture "Picasso" at Daley Plaza that I have seen, this one definitely stands out!
Bouquet..Sculptor: Terrence Karpowicz..
As part of "Form in Flora".. Temporary Exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory..
by members of Chicago Sculpture International [CSI].. curated by Vivian Visser.. There were more than 25 sculptural pieces at display..
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Installing "Finish" at Artropolis, Chicago.. April, 2010...
"Finish" at Art Prize, Grand Rapids, Michigan..
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Sachiyo Yoshida's website.. click here..
