Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The anderson collection at stanford university is a wellchosen, welledited selection of american art presented in a way that engages the viewer and is definitely worth a visit. Ancient forest greater des moines public art foundation. Butterfield, deborah and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Deborah butterfield traditional fine arts organization. Roosa has written, like ancient, noble archaeological remains, skeletal and grand. The anderson collection at stanford university is temporarily closed. Explore the american artists use of minimalistic line and powerful form amid the gardens outdoor environment. Butterfields metal sculptures and the images of horses laying down. Butterfield was born in san diego, ca, on the same day as the 75th running of the kentucky derby, a fact that she claims to be the source of inspiration for her tendency to sculpt horses. Whats surprising about butterfields horses is their construction. Butterfield omits the macho horseman and focuses on the emotions of the horse, or rather her emotional bond with it. John yau, poet and art critic, adds a formal analysis of the artists the colour photographs of the sculptures, which represent the visual core of this book, have been provided by the artist and were taken in gallery installations.
Combine a painted and collaged background with a horse made of quick mache, sticks, pine needles, leaves, and shredded papers in the style of debra butterfield. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Deborah butterfield uses found materials and assembles them into horseshaped sculptures that vary in size and media, although most often are comprised of wood. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records.
Joseph tall 1988 deborah butterfield horse sculpture. Tricking the eye with deborah butterfield crystal bridges. Deborah kay butterfield born may 7, 1949 is an american sculptor. The book includes insightful essays by the noted author and horsewoman. The danesecorey gallery in chelsea is currently presenting a collection of new equestrian sculptures by deborah butterfield, reflecting her longtime concentration on horses as a subject matter. We found 46 records for deborah butterfield in california, illinois and 30 other states. Her work is on display at a number of museums, including the metropolitan museum of art in new york city, the art institute of chicago and the indianapolis. Join facebook to connect with deborah butterfield and others you may know. Well, for me, i cant just have a paint box, and i cant order supplies. Deborah butterfield is an american sculptor best known for her depictions of horses made from found objects and natural materials, such as wood and recycled metal. For the first decade or so, she created the structures using found objects like sticks and scrap metal. Deborah butterfields sculptures of horses appear to be fashioned from branches, scrap metal, and weathered lumber. As critic grace glueck wrote in the new york times in 2004, by now deborah butterfields skeletal horses, fashioned of found wood, metal and other detritus, are familiar to almost a generation of gallerygoers.
And by building them big theyre taller than most horses. Butterfield is a contemporary artist who began her work after receiving her m. The wood used in the creation of my structure might come from kelly canyon, idaho, but it has been. Over 100 sculptures and an explanation of dressage make this clear in the book deborah butterfield. At first glance, the sculpture appears to be made of tree branches. New sculptures by deborah butterfield at danese corey. See available sculpture, and works on paper for sale and learn about. The art of deborah butterfield paperback april 1, 1992.
In 1995 the portland international airport commissioned deborah butterfield for an exhibit of her horse sculptures for which were placed along the drive as one leaves the airport. More than 60 gorgeous color illustrations of butterfields horse sculptures appear in this book, which includes a captivating interview and a thoughtprovoking critique. Construct a highrelief horse using activa fast mache and found objects. Constructed in wood, and cast in bronze, the freestanding sculptures are shown in two scales. Deborah butterfield sculpture first thursday reception, july 5, 68 view exhibition catalog open pdf bronze installation view of 2018 sculpture exhibition. Renowned american artist deborah butterfield has been captivated by horses all her life. Beautifully packaged with a new cover, this elegant and lyrical volume presents the most comprehensive retrospective look at this important american artist. Essence the horses of deborah butterfield wandering educators. Click here for additional background on the museums response to covid19. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Deborah butterfield s majestic horse is monumental in scale. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The art of deborah butterfield by deborah butterfield. Berry shares the horse sculptures of deborah butterfield. A from the university of california, davis deborah butterfield. Along with her artisthusband john buck, she divides her time between a farm in bozeman, montana, and studio space in hawaii. May 9, 2014 this pin was discovered by lynnette brockman. At the core of the book are color photographs of the sculptures, installed in galleries, in the artists studios, and at walla walla foundry. Interview in horses, the art of deborah butterfield, chronicle books, 1992. This muchneeded book coincides with a threeyear national tour of 16 of butterfields sculptures of horses, most from her private collection. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Deborah butterfield untitled small horse 1980 artsy. American sculptor who is known for creating sculptures of horses out of materials such as wood and metal. Published on feb 10, 2017 artist deborah butterfield addresses her process in creating her sculpture, monekana, from native hawaiian wood cast. She was born on the 75 th running kentucky derby, which she says is the main reason in which inspires her subject matter deborah butterfield. Deborah butterfields majestic bronze horses begin as enormous piles of wood.
Deborah butterfields horses make her metal very precious. The art of deborah butterfield donald kuspit, marcia tucker on amazon. Deborah butterfield captures the essence of the horse with her contemporary sculpturecharacters of strength, spirit and grace. Dec 29, 2012 deborah butterfield book i own this, and its great. The majority of the horses in the show are on loan from the artists personal collection, and have rarely, if ever, been seen by the. The art of deborah butterfield by donald kuspit and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Includes a photograph of the sculpture, derby horse, and provides background information about the artist, student objectives, instructional strategies, and evaluation criteria. The horses here, created between 1973 and 1991, are a patchwork of colors68 composed of corroded scraps of painted metal, sticks, mud, wood, slate and other media. Horses features twelve evocative sculptures of horses in bronze, steel, and mixed media by the internationally acclaimed montana sculptor. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Montana artist deborah butterfield distinctly montana.
Sculpture 19801992, madison art center also 1976 1992 lowe art museum, university of miami, coral gables 1989 denver art museum, co 1988 the faith and charity in hope gallery, hope, id catalog 1987 deweese contemporary gallery, bozeman, mt 1986 contemporary art center, honolulu brochure 1985 fuller goldeen gallery. This new paperback edition of deborah butterfield showcases the full oeuvre of this great american sculptor, updated with new images of the artists latest work and information on her many gallery shows and museum exhibitions. See more ideas about butterfield, horse sculpture, sculpture. Deborah butterfield phone, address, background info. The nevada museum of art will be presenting deborah butterfield s horses, on view through september 23, 2007. Although were fortunate enough to have one of deborah butterfields beautiful wood sculptures quite near which allowed us to photograph my daughter beside it, she also utilized this book to demonstrate ms. Deborah butterfield, in full deborah kay butterfield, born may 7, 1949, san diego, california, u. Presents a lesson plan for students in grades seven to nine which examines the working methods of deborah butterfield s sculpture and its place in contemporary u. Figures of horses, bellevue art museum, bellevue, wa. Deborah butterfield family exhibition tour june 27 and 28. Her sculptures also may be the first works to explore the interior lives of horses a long overdue answer to centuries of martial and monumental equine art. Deborah butterfield by robert gordon, deborah butterfield. Deborah butterfield by robert gordon i wrote an introduction to this book, but the book is only a gateway to photographs of the amazing artworks by deborah butterfield, a.
She is known for her sculptures of horses made from found objects, like metal, and especially pieces of wood. The horses of deborah butterfield, holter museum of art, helena, mt, 14 february 19 may 2002 deborah butterfield, gallery paule anglim, san francisco, ca, 4 september 6 october 2001 2001 deborah butterfield, greg kucera gallery, seattle, wa, 7 july 30 august 2001 deborah butterfield. The art of deborah butterfield 1992 0401 mass market paperback january 1, 1838 4. Shes so good, she gets compared with oldtime horse artists such as gericault. An essay by the noted author and horsewoman jane smiley captures the depth of butterfield s character and passion. In her essay for the 2003 book deborah butterfield by robert gordon. This particular sculpture, at first glance, appears to be composed of bundles of logs and treebranches an appearance that conforms to her preference. Deborah butterfield biography deborah butterfield on artnet.
Deborah butterfield on horses in art and life youtube. Deborah butterfields horses or oh no look what max. With extraordinary focus and conviction, butterfield works independently of the tides of trends and art movements. Butterfield considered the animals expressive postures in response to the natural world as metaphors for human experience. Jerusalem horses exhibition israel museum februaryapril 1981 cat. Deborah kay butterfield sculptures for sale deborah kay. Deborah butterfield by robert gordon i wrote an introduction to this book, but the book is only a gateway to photographs of the amazing artworks by deborah butterfield, a sculptor and dressage rider. The catalogue of an exhibition held at the lowe art museum, u. These horses of butterfields are strong and vulnerable. Her work in bronze is cast from found wood and sticks, and butterfields horses are imbued with an array of complex, almost human, emotional states.
Horses offers a rare opportunity to view 14 of this internationally acclaimed artists graceful works in a single exhibition. Hunting for materials to work with was a necessary part of the process, as butterfield explained. See more ideas about horse sculpture, artist and equine art. The columbia river deborah butterfield horse sculptures.
Only two sculptures in this large book show a slightly different subject. The exhibition is accompanied by the book deborah butterfield. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Deborah butterfield offers a comprehensive overview of the internationally acclaimed montana sculptors magnificent horse sculptures, and celebrates the release of a major book on her remarkable artistic career. Deborah butterfield artistic statement seaians portfolio. This video shows a recent acquisition in the process of installation and an unveiling to art and bess hurand, who the courtyard is named for. Embark on a journey of art and nature with the whole family to explore. Butterfield horse lesson plans blick art materials. Immerse yourself in artist deborah butterfields world of horses. The retrospective includes nearly 100 selfportraits, sculptures of horses from the artists career 19712003.
Deborah butterfield bronze horse sculpture to be installed at. Deborah butterfield is an american sculptor best known for her depictions of horses made from found objects and natural materials, such as wood and recycled. The book also features an excellent description of dbs construction and casting process, some of which is conducted at the walla walla foundry in washington. She combined this captivation with her interest in art and material while studying art at the university of. Deborah butterfield 9780810989474 by gordon, robert. Oct 14, 2009 butterfield, who lives in montana and hawaii, is known for her sculptures of horses, said harry bulow, professor and head of the patti and rusty rueff school of visual and performing arts. Deborah butterfield american, born may 7, 1949 is a renowned sculptor, known for sculpting horses from materials such as wood and metal.
She is known for her sculptures of horses made from found objects, like metal. Ancient forest was commissioned by john and mary pappajohn for the sculpture park. Butterfields work, which is too often absent from national and international reference works, is deeply admired by collectors but is also accessible to the general u. Installation of deborah butterfields tarkio in the hurand. Deborah butterfield began making horse sculptures in the 1970s. Known for her incredible craftsmanship and creative use of materials, butterfield is among the most respected and acclaimed artists of her generation. I have never met a horse lover who did not gasp at the truth of butterfield s horses, and this catalogue, timed to. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. On view at the norton museum of art from september 17 through december 11, 2005, most of the pieces are from deborah butterfield s personal collection and have rarely been seen by the.
Unlike my daughter, im not a horse person, but these sculptures convey the beauty of horses as i see them in my mind not so much when i have to deal with the daytoday. The book was authored by robert gordon and includes an. May 04, 2020 deborah butterfield, american sculptor known for her semiabstract elegant sculptures of horses, made initially from natural and found materials. This new paperback edition of deborah butterfield showcases the full oeuvre of this.
New sculptures by deborah butterfield at danese corey 09182014 by guest writer 0 0 0 0 0 1 one of the highlights of the chelsea opening night last week was deborah butterfields striking sculptures of horses, apparently made out of drift wood or found wood. Butterfield developed her fauxwood approach at the walla walla foundry in eastern washington because her early stickandmud horses had deteriorated distressing. Max and gronk go in search of found objects while mrs. The art deborah butterfield book by deborah butterfield. Horses features twelve evocative sculptures of horses in. From the beginning, she could use these unpromising materials to deliver the essence of a horse. Deborah butterfield bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Deborah butterfield s sculptural forms are based on her unique subject, horses.
Indeed, she was born on the day the 75th kentucky derby was run. When she attended the university of california uc, davis, she found it difficult to choose. Deborah butterfield s sculptures of horses appear to be fashioned from branches, scrap metal, and weathered lumber. She uses these materials as the basis for each work, casting the final sculpture in bronze, which creates a rich patina that mimics the natural color and texture of wood. Critically acclaimed sculptor deborah butterfield usa, b. The art of deborah butterfield paperback april 1, 1992 by donald kuspit introduction, marcia tucker collaborator. Deborah butterfield transforms pieces of scrap metal and found wood into majestic, lifesize horse sculptures that are, as art historian wayne l. The horses of deborah butterfield, on display january 27 through april 29, highlights the singular focus of the sculptors work since the mid1970s. Deborah butterfield has made sculptures of horses since the early 1970. Yet they still have a freshness, which comes from the artists regard for them as individuals. The retrospective includes nearly 100 self portraits, sculptures of horses from the artists career 19712003. By now deborah butterfield s skeletal horses, fashioned of found wood, metal and other detritus, are familiar to. Butterfields passion for horses began during her childhood.