Sherry Davis – Harvesting Memories in Blue
Explore Sherry Davis’s striking public sculpture “Harvesting Memories in Blue” and related works at 11 West Gallery, Riverhead, Sept 21-Oct 13.
Harvesting Memories in Blue, a public sculpture that pays tribute to the hard working farmers of the East End, had gotten a lot of attention since it arrived on Sound Avenue in Riverhead in late August. The giant geodesic sphere — which is made of steel, wood and clad in upcycled denim waste — glows at night thanks to built-in solar lighting. This exhibit explore the creation of the sculpture and shows related works from this exciting artist.
Exhibit Dates:
- In the Gallery: September 21 – October 13, 2024
Opening Reception: September 21, 3-7pm
11 West Gallery, Riverhead, NY - In the Field: Ongoing
Sound Ave & Park Rd, Riverhead, NY
Exhibition Details
East Ends Arts is excited to present this exhibit of work from fiber artist/sculptor Sherry Davis. Davis’ Harvesting Memories in Blue, a public sculpture that pays tribute to the hard working farmers of the East End, has gotten a lot of attention since it arrived on Sound Avenue in Riverhead in late August. The giant geodesic sphere; which is made of steel, wood and clad in upcycled denim waste; glows at night thanks to built-in solar lighting. This exhibit explores. Davis’ process (which involved much more than just working alone in her studio) and also features related work from this ground-breaking artist.
About Sherry Davis
Sherry Davis is a mixed media artist based on the North Fork of Long Island. Her artwork explores themes of transformation, growth, and sustainability. Davis is known for her “anthropocenic era” hybrids made from discarded materials which are reworked using her extensive knowledge of fiber art techniques. Davis’ process often includes including her community in the creation of her art.
Davis hails from Toledo, Ohio in the American Rust Belt where she grew up surrounded by the husks of abandoned and deteriorating factories. Despite coming from a family of factory workers, Davis was just a generation away from farm life. Her grandmothers and aunts, passed on to her both the farmer ethos of thriftiness and the needlework skills of her homesteading ancestors. All of these influences are reflected in her current work.
Davis received a Bachelor of Fine Art from Kent State University, a Master’s degree from Brooklyn College and attended The Art Students League of New York. She has studied with numerous artists — including Sheila Hicks, Barbara Eckhardt, Diane Sheehan, Arline Fisch, Nance O’Banion, and Deborah Winiarski.
Davis’ artwork has been exhibited at many galleries and institutions, including the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art, the Schweinfurth Art Center, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, and the Atlantic Gallery in Chelsea.
More from the artist:
Art from the Exhibition:
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- Located on historic and beautiful Sound Avenue, the work has been seen by thousands of folks heading for the North Fork of Long Island. Many stop and take photos.
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- The work was installed during a “blue moon” which provides a dramatic background for the blue sphere across the farm field
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- Thanks to built-in solar-powered lighting the sculpture glows at night. Many feel this is the best time to view the work.
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- The artist playfully interacts with the sculpture. The public is encouraged to touch the work and many visitors have enjoyed experiencing the well-used denim up close.
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- The sculpture is located in a farm field on a historic road (Sound Avenue) on the North Fork of Long Island. The community has been overwhelmingly supportive of the project.
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- These sculptures were created using denim jeans rescued from the waste stream. These spheres are solid recycled jeans and are surprisingly heavy.
Grant Credit
“Harvesting Memories in Blue” is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc.
