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Cory Vanderzwaag
Grand Rapids, MI

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Cory Vanderzwaag is showing at:
Stache Gallery Stache Gallery
120 South Division Ave
Studio 124
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Cory Vanderzwaag
Artist bio: Cory VanderZwaag currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cory will be receiving his BFA in Sculpture and Functional Art from Kendall College of Art and Design in May of 2010. Cory has received multiple awards, scholarships, assistantships and participated in exhibitions. Recent accomplishments include; Scholarship to Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Aspen, Colorado and 1st place award in the Grand Rapids regional Arts competition for his piece titled “light as a feather”

Artist statement: Art is my way to continuously learn, explore and communicate. I am interested in the emotional effect on an individual or group of people that interact with my work. What memories and behaviors will manifest when they become part of the piece? Projected imagery, lighting, texture and color, along with the familiarity of a table setting will evoke these emotions.

About the work:
Title: Familiar Analysis

Art form: 3-D, Film / Video, Internet / Interactive, Performance

Medium: Mixed Media

Year created: Work not created yet

Description of work: A dining room table and chairs (4). A camera and video projectors are integrated into the piece. A chandelier with mirrors helps direct the imagery and accent the effect. The main focus of the piece revolves around the narratives integrated in each chair and the projected video as the viewer interacts with the piece. A variety of materials are used to create layers of color and shape. Delayed video effects, paper, objects and the simple placement of clothing help stimulate the interaction.

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Required venue square footage: 60 sq. ft.
Additional considerations:
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: Yes
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No
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