PUJA
by John N. Phillips
NOV 3 - NOV 24, 2018
Opening Reception on Saturday, Nov. 3
6-9pm
iMPeRFeCT Gallery is dedicating the entire gallery to this impromptu mini-retrospective of the life and work of John N. Phillips, a creative force, a master sculptor, a living pillar of our community and a powerful teddy bear with the kindest smile. We want to celebrate his poetry, his foundry, the photographs, the paintings, his teachings his whimsy and his friendship. Come and experience the energy, the magic and the simplicity that is John N. Phillips. You are all invited to see this living tribute!
John will be presenting PUJA, fifty years of art making. Books of poetry will mix with paintings from various incarnations, and sculpture in colorful bronze, plastic and cement. A long-time meditator, Phillips sees his work as, “My aspirations of offering and devotion.”
PUJA will be on view from Nov 3 – Nov 24, 2018
There are several events that accompany this exhibit, including an artist talk with John N. Phillips.
Please check our Calendar.
John N. Phillips
John N. Phillips is a life-long resident of Germantown, Philadelphia. His artwork has been featured in solo and group exhibitions at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey; The Woodmere Art Museum, the Painted Bride, the University of the Arts, iMPeRFeCT Gallery, the Center for Emerging Visual Artists, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia; the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, and the Keystone Art and Culture Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Phillips is a Master Lecturer in Foundry and Moldmaking at the University of the Arts. Additional information about the artist and his work can be found at phillipscasting.com.
John N. Phillips at work.
(L) Fire Puja 2016/18, Toy Tower Totem 2018, Totem (Personal) 2018
Detail of top of Toy Tower Totem
Fire Puja, ink jet print from watercolor, 40 x 31 in., 2016/2018 2005, urethane resin
During the run of PUJA, we’re having school visits, Rumbas, Poetry Readings, an Artist Talk and a Film Screening
Michael Koehler’s Photography class from Germantown Friends School paid a visit.
Crazy Horse 1978, carved plaster
Self Portrait 1975, oil on canvas
The Connoisseur of Lucky Pennies 1985, bronze
The Great Teaching 2015, bronze
