Exhibiting on Genesee side
February 2022 - May 2022
2022 Satellite Gallery Sponsor: Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
February 2022 - May 2022
2022 Satellite Gallery Sponsor: Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
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Biography
Daniel Buckingham is a multimedia artist and Professor of Sculpture at Pratt MWP. He teaches 3-D Design, Sculpture & Seminar in the Fine Arts curriculum in Utica. Buckingham attended Tulane University and received his BFA and MFA from Alfred University, he now exhibits his work throughout the U.S. and abroad. Buckingham's work explores cultural exchange within the 21st century context. His large-scale public commission, entitled “Tower of Bells”, is located at the Park of Women and Children in Quito, Ecuador. Buckingham traveled solo by bicycle for 8 years, exploring more than 60 countries. This enriching journey has become a major resource for his artistic practice and his understanding of the human condition. Buckingham had a solo exhibition at the Everson Museum (Syracuse, NY) in 2014 and recently was included in the group exhibition at the Albany Center Gallery (Albany, NY), entitled “Masters of War”. Buckingham enjoys listening to jazz and blues music including Sun-Ra and The Art Ensemble of Chicago. Since 2000, he has been a Board Member for Sculpture Space in Utica, NY. Daniel lives in Clayville, NY and shares a studio that he built with his wife Tina Betz, who is also an artist, and their son Owen and daughter Sophie. |
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About the Installation - "Secret Invitation"
" 'Secret Invitation' is a window installation that celebrates the diversity of our global community and reflects the cultural exchange that began during the silk-road over 2,000 years ago. I have selected diverse languages using the words: Search, Exchange, Invite and Welcome.
I employ light as a major design element in this work. Sunlight has nurtured our planet and has given all historic cultures a deeper concept of spirituality, community and ritual. You will know and understand the core meaning and purpose of all cultures in history, when you identify how they have valued and integrated light into their daily life. World cultures are 'Sun Cultures'.
The projected LED lights allow the viewer to see an active technology that stays in the present, the light emanating towards them. This is an important concept that supports my narrative, to stay in the present."
" 'Secret Invitation' is a window installation that celebrates the diversity of our global community and reflects the cultural exchange that began during the silk-road over 2,000 years ago. I have selected diverse languages using the words: Search, Exchange, Invite and Welcome.
I employ light as a major design element in this work. Sunlight has nurtured our planet and has given all historic cultures a deeper concept of spirituality, community and ritual. You will know and understand the core meaning and purpose of all cultures in history, when you identify how they have valued and integrated light into their daily life. World cultures are 'Sun Cultures'.
The projected LED lights allow the viewer to see an active technology that stays in the present, the light emanating towards them. This is an important concept that supports my narrative, to stay in the present."
"Secret Invitation" by Daniel Buckingham installed in the windows at 131 Genesee Street
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