Bernar Venet Exhibition Debuts in Hermann Park

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009 - Hermann Park is currently the site of a major public art exhibition featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Bernar Venet. The exhibition, which is sponsored by the Texan French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA), officially opens to the public on January 21, 2010, and will remain on display for nine months.

Thanks to this opportunity, Houston has joined the ranks of over 20 other international cities, including Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, New York, and Chicago, to host a Bernar Venet exhibition.  The monumental sculptures have been sited by the artist and McClain Gallery, Houston, in eight locations throughout scenic Hermann Park.  The sculptures are made of cor-ten steel, stand up to 30 feet high, and weigh up to 25,000 lbs (12 tons).

"Such a monumental grouping of artistic creativity in Houston will be exciting to see," said Mayor Bill White. "And the international cultural partnerships that are making it happen is a testament to the beauty of the Houston spirit."

Simply stated, Venet’s sculptures study variations of lines – specifically of arcs and curves. However, it is the scope of the work in its mass, concept and execution that makes Venet one of the most prominent living sculptors today. Each series expresses different notions of Venet’s interest in the mathematics of order versus chaos. Using a technique that has been described as “Action Sculpture in slow motion” Venet carefully balances his vision for the material with the steel's natural responses to the warping effects of pressure and heat.

Click here for more information about the exhibition on TFAA's website.

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