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Internationally known for his pioneering work in cast glass, HOWARD BEN TRÉ continues his exploration into the formal and aesthetic qualities of this sculptural medium in his exhibition at Charles Cowles Gallery. A long fascination with ancient architecture, antiquated machine parts and spiritual forms continues to influence BEN TRÉ’s oeuvre. This exhibition expands on his evolving series including Columns, Benches, and Wrapped Forms.
BEN TRÉ’s technical innovations have extended his mastery of glass and allowed him to cast sculptures on an unprecedented scale, which can survive the rigors of outdoor installation. By combining metal and stone with the glass, BEN TRÉ has created a dialogue between opacity and translucence, mass and immateriality.
The Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY, is currently showing BEN TRÉ’s retrospective exhibition through January 6, 2002. This mid-career examination was organized by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, AZ, and has been traveling for the past three years. A recent exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts focused on his public commissions, including his current project Town Center in Warrington, England, to be completed this year.
BEN TRÉ’s works are included in distinguished museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Philadelphia Museum of Art; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and Brooklyn Museum of Art.
The exhibition will be on view at the Charles Cowles Gallery, 537 West 24th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues in Chelsea. Hours are 10am to 6pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
There will be a reception for the artist on November 29 from 6-8 pm.
For further information or photographs, please contact the gallery.
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