BERNARD KLEVICKAS’ HISTORY OF STUFF ART OPENING

Source: Materials for the Arts

MFTA artist-in-residence Bernard Klevickas’ work involves taking apart discarded objects made from plastic, metal, and styrofoam. He then reassembles those materials into large patchwork sculptures composed of dynamic “quilts” of different materials and colors that remind us to rethink the things we put into the waste stream every day.

The gallery opening is part of the 2014 LIC Arts Open and will also feature live music by Matthew Nichols and Laura Ortman.

Matthew Nichols is an instrumental guitarist and songwriter in Long Island City with sounds blending folk, country, and soft rock. Laura Ortman is a Brooklyn-based violinist that plays ambient music using digital distortion. She founded the Coast Orchestra, the all-Native American orchestra.

There will also be free refreshments including beer from the Brooklyn Brewery.

Exhibit on view: May 16 – August 15
Artist workshop: Thursday, June 20 from 6 – 8 pm.

When: Friday, May 16, 2014
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Materials for the Arts
33-00 Northern Blvd.
Long Island City, NY
Cost: Free