Rock and a soft place @casa lin 2013

The yard at Casalin premieres "Rock and a Soft Place" an NWSA exclusive exhibition for Art Basel

on 10 January 2013. 

The Yard at Casalin premieres significant site expansion during Art Basel and showcases the “Rock and a Soft Place” NWSA exhibition

Miami—The Yard at Casalin, an outdoor exhibition space for site-specific work, located in the heart of Wynwood, will highlight the work of New World School of the Arts faculty, alumni and college students during Art Basel this year. The exhibition “Rock and a Soft Place” features more than a dozen art works and covers most of the newly expanded grounds of the yard.  The opening reception takes place on Thursday, December 2 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon. The Yard at Casalin is located at 55 NW 30th Street in Wynwood. The show is free, open to the public and will remain open through Art Basel week.

“An unexpected and captivating site, Casalin may seem an unusual setting among the other major galleries in the area showcasing work during Art Basel. Nonetheless, this showing has been celebrated by the Smithsonian, local and national museum directors, and Art Basel aficionados who each year look forward to the cutting-edge work it features. Our students look forward to experimenting with the site since it offers a more dynamic yet flexible space to showcase their work,” stated Maggy Cuesta, dean of the visual arts division at New World School of the Arts.

Set as an urban garden, The Yard at Casalin is one of the most frequented exhibition sites in the area and it has been recognized nationally by Art Basel enthusiasts who each year make it their first stop during  the Wynwood showings. Just a few steps from other major galleries, Casalin boasts luscious yet tranquil and serene landscaping reminiscent of an oasis in the midst of a bustling city. This year, however, the Yard will also be bustling with outstanding cutting-edge exhibitions carefully curated by NWSA faculty and gallery owner Fredric Snitzer.

This unique exhibition site was founded in 2003 by Lin Lougheed to showcase the work of local artists, particularly during Art Basel week. The Yard, however, features permanent exhibitions that can be appreciated 24/7 from the sidewalk adjacent to the intriguing area. With innovative installations and trailblazing performance works, NWSA has been in the forefront of Casalin, consistently showcasing the work of its visual artists, graphic designers, and web designers. Lougheed, a sponsor of the arts and national philanthropist has been instrumental in getting NWSA visual artists highlighted and recognized during Art Basel. To date, New World School of the Arts is the only school to be featured officially listed in the Art Basel International Show delegation package

About NWSA: A Florida center of excellence in the visual and performing arts, NWSA provides a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development through a curriculum that reflects the rich multicultural state of Florida. With programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art, Dance, Music and Theater, NWSA offers four-year BFA and BM college degrees, as well as the high school diploma. Through its rigorous curriculum and conservatory-style teaching NWSA empowers its students to become leaders in the arts. 
 
New World School of the Arts was created by the Florida Legislature in 1984 as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts. It is an educational partnership of Miami Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.

Photos: 
Carol K. Brown, NWSA sculpture faculty and renowned artist.
Small cutout figures of older women scattered in inconspicuous places around the yard. They will be constructed from photographs laminated unto black and inserted directly into the ground. All the figures will be wearing the same red top. They will range between 12”-18” high. Some may appear aggressive.

Joshua Levine, NWSA high school alum. Exhibiting artist in NY, LA, Miami, and abroad.
“STONEDCrabby”
Idea is that crabs usually have regenerative propertis with their limbs, especially stone crabs. This piece deals with issues of evolution and mutation, bth natural and man induced. Some crabs will have multiple claws, more than normal but it will be subtle. Each crab will be unique and it will be positioned differently.