Polly Apfelbaum: For the Love of Una Hale Exhibition & Public Programs
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Polly Apfelbaum, Barn Dark Blue Deep Green, 2021. Terracotta and glaze, 15 x 19 5/8 x ¾ inches. Courtesy of the artist, Frith Street Gallery, London, and Galerie näscht St. Stephan, Vienna.
Arcadia Exhibitions presents Polly Apfelbaum: For the Love of Una Hale, an exhibition of new ceramic works created by artist Polly Apfelbaum. The works are offered in conversation with paintings by Pennsylvania folk artist David Ellinger in the concurrent exhibition Out of the Heart: The Life and Art of David Ellinger curated by Lisa Minardi.
Created over the course of an extended residency at Arcadia University, Apfelbaum’s new works embody her examination of the influence of Pennsylvania German craft traditions on her color-rich, multidisciplinary practice.
The title of the show draws on Apfelbaum’s inspiration in relating to the work of Ellinger, a prolific creator, antiques dealer, and drag performer (under the name Una Hale).
Public Programs:
Conversation with Polly Apfelbaum and Lynn Zelevansky
Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m.
Great Room, University Commons
Advance registration is required. This in-person event will also be available for remote audiences via Zoom.
Out of the Heart: The Life and Art of David Ellinger
Lecture by Lisa Minardi
Thursday, February 24, 6:30 p.m.
Great Room, University Commons
Queer as Folk: Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity through David Elliner's Performance as Una Hale
Panel discussion with Tessa Bachi Haas, Bob Skiba, and Pew Fellow Dito van Reigersberg/Martha Graham Cracker
Monday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.
Zoom event. Advance registration is required.
Crafting Abstraction
A conversation with Polly Apfelbaum, Lynn Cooke, and Jenelle Porter
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Great Room, University Commons
Advance registration is required. This in-person event will also be available for remote audiences via Zoom.
Both/And: Polly Apfelbaum and the Ceramics Workshop / Studio
A presentation by Ezra Shales followed by a conversation with Shales, Polly Apfelbaum, and Gregg Moore
Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.
Great Room, University Commons
Advance registration is required. This in-person event will also be available for remote audiences via Zoom.