Noah's Ark, The Renewal
April 1 to April 24, 2010
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 1, 6-8 pm
In times of difficulty, even catastrophe... we can survive through faith and hope and caring for each other.
AES Gallery is proud to present Shay Rieger's Noah's Ark - The Renewal. Works in oil and stitchery developed as part of her publication retelling through images Noah's journey to preserve life from the rising flood water.
Shay is the author of several books and films which include the award-winning film, "The Bronze Zoo". Her animal and bird sculptures have been displayed in community centers, public parks, corporate buildings and private homes. Her group The Farm was loaned on June 15, 2004 to the Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian on Broadway and 156th Street in New York City. This group of over a dozen bronze animals is adored by children and adults and provides comfort to those undergoing difficult medical procedures.
Museum and gallery-goers have long enjoyed Ms. Rieger's creations. She studied at the Arts Students League, Her work has been exhibited at The Brooklyn Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Joseph H. Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, D.C., and select public installations in New York Public Libraries, Lever House Building and Warner Communications Building, Rockefeller Plaza, NY.