Recent Sculpture. 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. 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 rapped Forms.
Recent Sculpture
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.
Hours are 10am to 6pm,
Tuesday through Saturday.
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Charles Cowles Gallery,
537 West 24th
Street,
between 10th and 11th Avenues in Chelsea NY