both. Victoria Falls by Yaffa Sikorsky-Todd
combines glass with landscape painting to
create a hybrid art form.
In arranging the objects, Dwyer applied
a designer’s eye to the layout. The cases
were placed keeping in mind the various
functions served by this space. Not only
do visitors view art in this space, but a
variety of activities also take place there
during special events. The new installation
is designed to give attendees at special
events beautiful objects to enjoy without
obstructing the flow of people around the
space.
Dwyer also gave special attention to the
sightlines created by each case and each
piece. On your next visit to the Columbia
Museum of Art, look up as you walk
through the entrance and you will see
spots of color from the round spheres from
Virginia Scotchie’s Columbia Spheres (27).
As you walk up the staircase to the second
floor, another vista unfolds. The Chihuly
chandelier first catches your eye. As you
continue up the stairs, a case including
the eye-catching Sherrill teapot and the
Sikorsky-Todd vase come into view,
seeming to emerge over the line of the
railing. This draws your eye and captures
your imagination, pulling you across the
space to take a closer look.
This installation will be on view for an
extended period, but it is not meant to be
permanent. The atrium will be updated
with new objects periodically to give
visitors new artwork to explore.
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