bau 2: press release

After the very successful inaugural show bau 1: "Everyone is Different, Nobody is Special,"

the beaconartistunion, bau, establishes relationships with artists throughout the Hudson Valley. For bau 2 "Newburgh<>Beacon Bridge," bau has invited two artists from the Newburgh area and two artists located in Beacon to present their projects and works in bau's exhibition space, 161 Main Street, Beacon. The founding members of bau are excited to organize their second show reflecting the growing art scene on both sides of the Hudson. Being aware of the impact of digital technology on the arts, it is only natural to build a thematic show around this very current phenomenon. The four featured artists are all involved in digital creation.

With Bo Gehring's contributions as one of the programming pioneers of computer animation in the early seventies we get a unique chance to see where it all started and where it has now arrived. Bo's latest virtual sculptural designs are proof of the digital revolution.

Karen Kuslansky represents the younger generation of Digital Fine Artists. Her sophisticated and joyful use of this contemporary artistic tool integrates audio and visual elements in her works, elevating them to a philosophical level.

The scribbles of Tom Moore are what they are. His drawings reflect an imagination unbounded, as they are created in moments that are free of intention, and full of spontaneity. Using Photoshop software, Tom transforms his frenetic doodles on napkins and Post it notes into a gallery of imaginary mugshots.

Alejandro Dron's elegant and perfectly balanced objects and drawings are reminiscent of familiar forms though we've never seen such forms before. They are like parts of a meta script and can be experienced in both two and three dimensions. Alejandro also utilizes the computer for the generation of his works. bau is lucky and proud to be able continuing the bau project with a presentation of these four artists.

bau2: "Newburgh<>Beacon Bridge" artists from the Newburgh area meet artists from Beacon at bau a feature of their works and projects Opening Reception Saturday, February the 12th, 2005 (Second Saturday) 6:00pm to 9:00pm at bau 161 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 the show runs through to March 6 Opening Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm to 6:00pm and by appointment