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Installation view, John Chamberlain: THE TIGHTER THEY’RE WOUND, THE HARDER THEY UNRAVEL, Aspen Art Museum, 2023-24. Photo: Daniel Pérez

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DARLENE CHARNECO: FIELD MAPPINGS—WEAVES AND TOUCHMAPS

MARKS FAMILY GALLERY SOUTH/TITO SPIGA EXHIBITION SPACE

Darlene Charneco is the 2020 Artist Members Exhibition Top Honors Awardee, chosen by Susan Thompson, associate curator, Guggenheim Museum.

Charneco uses various materials and techniques to create a distinctive visual language and mapping system, evoking memory, connection, and evolution. The Weaves and Touchmaps are part of an ongoing series of artworks inspired by dreams, visions, nature studies, and the common thread of ritual found in many cultures and religions.

Each mixed-media wall piece is created through the meditative process of hammering nails, one by one. The resulting aggregations of nails represent positive wishes and visualizations for our present and future Earth. Charneco regards this as a “writing” process in which the nails are tangible objects that symbolize renewed hope, determination, and faith in the accumulation of many small but important actions through time. Each piece is composed of units that are woven together into tactile topographic fields that gradually reveal microcosms in which complex organisms evolve, taking on ever-shifting roles, identities, and collective movements. Charneco highlights the power of individual acts to effect change when compounded through our interconnectedness, both physical and virtual.

This exhibition is organized by Guild Hall’s Director of Visual Arts, Melanie Crader.

Galleries are open Friday to Monday, 12-5 PM. Museum admission is always free.

Member Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9, 11 AM-1 PM

JOEL MESLER: MILES OF SMILES

Joel Mesler’s practice sheds light on universal themes by filtering them through autobiography, humor, self-deprecation, and surprising compositional juxtapositions. Mesler has explored the power of acceptance, allowing emotions—as well as the cultural forms in which they become entangled—to exist at the center of his projects. An artist, collector, and former art dealer, Mesler’s installation mimics his studio, office, and exhibition space, featuring work by a select group of his contemporaries. The space will function as a gathering and meeting place where the artist will host office hours. Mesler’s office hours create a simultaneous performance and public program.

Office Hours: During museum open hours
It’s a surprise! Joel Mesler will be “in and out of the office” throughout the exhibition. Stop by anytime during the museum’s open hours, and if Joel is “in office,” he practices an open-door policy. You’ll never know when he’ll magically appear!

This exhibition was organized by Melanie Crader, museum director and curator of visual arts, with Philippa Content, museum manager and registrar and Claire Hunter, museum coordinator and curatorial associate.

2024 VISIONARIES: REBECCA HESSEL COHEN

Please join us for our annual Visionaries Luncheon on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. This program takes you into the lives and minds of creative visionaries as they chase their dreams, challenge norms, and build businesses that embody their values and unique stories. Engaging dialogues, expertly moderated, reveal narratives of innovation, learning, and empowerment.

2024 Visionary Rebecca Hessel Cohen
Founder and Creative Director, LoveShackFancy
in conversation with
Sarah Wetenhall 
Owner and CEO, The Colony Hotel

11:30 AM-12 PM: Reception
12-2:30: Luncheon and Program

Enjoy a fascinating conversation about how Rebecca built a global fashion, beauty, home, and lifestyle brand in just over 10 years – from her job as an editor at Cosmopolitan magazine to designing her own fanciful bridesmaid dresses because she couldn’t find the perfect dress anywhere. This dress became The Love Dress, and the brand was born. Learn how Rebecca’s life and her brand evolved together when she became a mom, with a children’s and home line to expand the brand, and most recently Beauty with three award-winning fragrances! Hear how Rebecca combined a love of ultra-femininity and vintage to build a brand sold in 17 countries around the world with 450 retail partners and sell-out collaborations with brands such as Gap, Roller Rabbit, Bogner, Pottery Barn, Supergoop, Hurley, Sephora, and American Girl.

Luncheon Tickets*:
Gold Table: $7,500
Silver Table: $5,000
Gold Ticket: $750
Silver Ticket: $500
Young Patron Ticket (21-40): $250

Can’t attend? We appreciate your contribution.

*Tickets are not refundable. The non-deductible amount per ticket is $60.00.

ABOUT VISIONARIES

Visionaries, an influential program at Guild Hall, takes you into the lives and minds of creative visionaries as they chase their dreams, challenge norms, and build businesses that embody their values and unique stories. Engaging dialogues, expertly moderated, reveal narratives of innovation, learning, and empowerment.

“Visionaries is an essential program at Guild Hall because it champions creativity, originality, and resourcefulness and introduces new ways of thinking about business and the arts. Participants engage with next-generation leaders and learn how they are igniting change in their respective fields.” – Andrea Grover, Guild Hall Executive Director.

PAST VISIONARIES EVENTS

• 2021: Vanessa Price, a rising star of the wine industry and best-selling author of Big Macs & Burgundy: Wine Pairings for the Real World, captivated the audience at Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton with moderator Mary Ferrara, Manager of The American Hotel.

• 2020: Christina Isaly Liceaga, the creative force behind Amaganset’s Rosie’s restaurant, shared her inspiring journey in fashion, sales, Broadway production, and hospitality. Guests learned what motivated Christina to create a restaurant grounded in beach living, wellness, local produce, and family bonds.

• 2019: At THE POOL, Executive Director Andrea Grover led a conversation featuring visionary artists Shantell Martin and Sunny Khalsa, as well as Marguerite Zabar Mariscal, CEO of Momofuku.

•2018: Andrea Grover moderated the enlightening panel discussion with artist Zoë Buckman, Surf Lodge founder Jayma Cardoso, and Hello Alfred co-founder Marcela Sapone. Guests enjoyed the afternoon at Tom Colicchio’s stunning Riverpark overlooking the East River.

•2017: The inaugural Visionaries Benefit Luncheon was launched by Guild Hall Executive Director Andrea Grover, setting the stage for an exploration of creativity and entrepreneurship. Panelists included Magda Sayeg, artist, restaurateur, Guerrilla Knitting; Madison Utendahl, Museum of Ice Cream founder; and Joey Wölffer, Co-owner of Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Joey Wölffer clothing, and other Wölffer brand

 

Pop-Up Performance: Viv Corringham & Springs School

Join us in celebrating the 2024 Student Art Festival: Eco vs Ego with a pop-up performance at 3 PM by artist, Viv Corringham and Springs School 5th Grade! A post-performance reception will be hosted by the Springs School PTA.

 

Over a sequential three-year project, Springs School students worked alongside sound artist & composer, Viv Corringham, to develop an ecological listening awareness and explore the capabilities of the human voice. Using Deep Listening methodologies, field recording exercises, and experimental voice practices, Corringham and the Students have developed an “Eco Choir.” In this performance, the Eco Choir will present an improvised performance to the English folk tale, The Buried Moon.

 

Click HERE to learn more about 2024 Student Art Festival: Eco vs Ego.

Lunch Break with Anthony Madonna

Lunch Break is a series of open, insightful, participatory, and short discussions about art. Each Lunch Break is led by Guild Hall’s Patti Kenner Director of Learning + New Works, Anthony Madonna and focuses on various ways to absorb and interpret the work on exhibit.

Participants are welcome to join staff for lunch in the Guild Hall Pantzer Gallery or Minikes Garden after the program. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase small bites from Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar in the lobby.*

This Lunch Break will focus on the themes of the current exhibition, Student Art Festival: Eco vs Ego.

Lunch Break with Anthony Madonna

Lunch Break is a series of open, insightful, participatory, and short discussions about art. Each Lunch Break is led by Guild Hall’s Patti Kenner Director of Learning + New Works, Anthony Madonna and focuses on various ways to absorb and interpret the work on exhibit.

Participants are welcome to join staff for lunch in the Guild Hall Pantzer Gallery or Minikes Garden after the program. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase small bites from Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar in the lobby.

This Lunch Break will focus on the themes of the current exhibition, Student Art Festival: Eco vs Ego.

*Small croissant sandwiches from Tutto Caffè will be available in the coffee bar, first come, first served.

Family Tour + Workshop

Recommended for ages 4 – 7 + Parents/Guardians.

Join us for a forty-five-minute, interactive family tour in the Guild Hall galleries. Learn about art together through lively discussion, storytelling, and hands-on activities.

This Family Tour + Workshop will focus on the current exhibition, Student Art Festival: Eco vs Ego. Please enter Guild Hall through the Boots Lamb Education Center, facing Pondview Lane.

 

 

Family Tour + Workshop

Recommended for ages 4 – 7 + Parents/Guardians.

Join us for a forty-five-minute, interactive family tour in the Guild Hall galleries. Learn about art together through lively discussion, storytelling, and hands-on activities.

This Family Tour + Workshop will focus on the current exhibition, Student Art Festival: Eco vs Ego. Please enter Guild Hall through the Boots Lamb Education Center, facing Pondview Lane.

 

 

Creative Lab: Anthony Madonna

Creative Lab is a series of interdisciplinary workshops designed and led by Guild Hall’s visiting, exhibiting, resident artists, and staff. Each Creative Lab invites participants to learn about an artist’s practice through an open lecture and a participatory workshop.

This evening’s Lab is led by Guild Halls Patti Kenner Director of Learning + New Works, Anthony Madonna. Trained as a musician and educator, Anthony strives to construct experiences that both critically challenge our individual beliefs and bring awareness to our responsibility as a community. Anthony has worked within institutions such as The McCarter Theatre Center, The Juilliard School, and the Barbican Centre. His projects have been shown and/or performed as part of the Tate Modern: Tate Exchange (London), the Barbican Centre’s Dialogue, UnFinished, and Curious festivals (London), Guild Hall of East Hampton (Long Island, NY), and The Arts Center at Duck Creek (Long Island, NY).

The Lab will focus on Anthony’s improvisatory & interdisciplinary meditative practices, exploring a variety of collective vocal, movement, and writing processes.

Creative Lab: Liz Joyce

Creative Lab is a series of interdisciplinary workshops designed and led by Guild Hall’s Visiting, Exhibiting, and Resident artists. Each Creative Lab invites participants to learn about an artist’s practice through an open lecture and a participatory workshop.

This evening’s Lab is led by fine artist & puppeteer, Liz Joyce. Trained as a fine artist, Liz’s approach to puppetry has been influenced by European puppetry traditions and the eccentric energy of New York’s downtown performance artists. She honed her carving skills working with traditional puppet carvers in Prague, Czech Republic, and often collaborates with other puppeteers in the international puppet community. Liz’s puppet operetta, Sing a Song of Sixpence, was awarded a UNIMA Citation, the highest award in American puppetry.

The Lab will focus on Liz’s puppetry and theatre practice. A collaboration between Liz Joyce and both Wainscott & Sagaponack schools is on view in the current exhibition, Student Art Festival: Eco vs Ego.