MUSKEGON, MI — The Muskegon Museum of Art proudly announces the permanent installation of One’s-Self I Sing, a monumental, site-specific sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Beth Lipman. To celebrate the official unveiling of this exciting sculpture, the museum is hosting an Artist Talk and Unveiling Reception on Thursday, July 17 at 7 PM.
Suspended in the museum’s central atrium, the sculpture explores the interconnectedness of time, culture, and nature through materials such as glass, wood, metal and gypsum. Measuring approximately 240 x 120 x 60 inches, One’s-Self I Sing functions as an “exploded” still life – an expansive, suspended constellation of objects that invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s place within Deep Time and the Anthropocene.
“The marriage of transparent and opaque forms,” Lipman notes, “alludes to what is seen and known juxtaposed with what is concealed and lost over time.”
The sculpture spans both floors of the museum, encouraging viewers to encounter it from multiple vantage points. Braided suspension cables carry the piece vertically through space, suggesting both ascent and descent, growth and entropy. Lipman incorporates subtle visual references to the Muskegon Museum of Art’s permanent collection, binding the sculpture to the museum’s history while extending its meaning outward across time.
One’s Self I Sing is a showstopping first impression when visitors walk into the museum,” says Kirk Hallman, Executive Director of the Muskegon Museum of Art. “It’s a powerful and visually stunning complement to the museums new Bennett Schmidt Pavilion and a bold reflection of the MMA’s ongoing commitment to celebrating women artists.”
The Artist Talk with Beth Lipman and Unveiling Reception will take place on Thursday, July 17 at 7 PM at the Muskegon Museum of Art. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
About Beth Lipman
Beth Lipman is internationally known for her large-scale glass installations and still-life-inspired compositions that examine material culture, environmental fragility, and cultural inheritance. Her work is in numerous collections including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Milwaukee Art Museum among others. Lipman lives and works in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.
About the Muskegon Museum of Art
Located near the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, the Muskegon Museum of Art is home to an impressive collection of American and European paintings, striking glass works, decorative arts, and dynamic contemporary exhibitions. As a cultural cornerstone of West Michigan, the Muskegon Museum of Art is dedicated to bringing people, art, and ideas together to create meaningful experiences and connections with fine art and aesthetic excellence.
For more information or questions, contact Kristina Broughton at [email protected] or call at (231) 720-2574.
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