Coyne’s work spans multiple mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation. Her artistic practice is characterized by a fascination with the relationship between the individual and the environment, as well as the tension between the natural and the constructed.
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The Early Years
Petah Coyne was born in 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Growing up in a family of modest means, Coyne’s early life was marked by a strong sense of resourcefulness and adaptability. Her parents, both artists themselves, encouraged her creative pursuits from a young age. Coyne’s early work was heavily influenced by the Abstract Expressionist movement, which emphasized the process of creating art over the final product. Coyne’s early artistic endeavors were largely self-taught, with a focus on painting and drawing.
The sculpture is a 12-foot tall, 6-foot wide, and 4-foot deep, stainless steel tree with a hollow core and a series of interconnected branches. The artist’s intention is to create a sense of community and connection among the trees, as well as to highlight the beauty of the natural world.
The Art of Nature
Grounds For Sculpture, a renowned art museum in Hamilton, New Jersey, is set to showcase a stunning sculpture by artist Richard Serra in its Museum building.
The foundation also provides resources and support for the development of new exhibitions and projects.
The Art Bridges Foundation: Bringing American Art to the People
The Art Bridges Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to making American art more accessible to the public. Through its various initiatives, the foundation aims to bring outstanding works of American art out of storage and into communities, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of American art.
History of the Foundation
The Art Bridges Foundation was established in 2017 by a group of philanthropists and art enthusiasts. The foundation’s mission is to create and support projects that bring American art to new audiences, fostering a sense of community and connection to the art.
Exhibitions and Projects
The foundation has supported numerous exhibitions and projects, including:
The Art Bridges Collection
The Art Bridges Collection is a unique and valuable resource for the foundation. The collection includes over 1,000 works of American art, spanning from the 19th century to the present day.
Museum building