For the Birds Too
"For the Birds Too" - an installation in
Albany, NY
Jane's exhibition of "flying" bird sculptures opened at the Rathbone Gallery,
The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, on October 8, 1998.
The opening reception featured a special jazz performance of bird-inspired music composed
by her son Chris Allen as a collaborative work to go with the installation.
The music was performed in the gallery installation by Chris and his Boston-based jazz
band Central Artery Project.
Jane's installation consists of 60
flying bird sculptures made of painted handmade paper over wire armatures
suspended from the gallery ceiling with springs. These birds invite viewer
participation to get them "flying." The installation also contains some of
Jane's sitting birds and several large chickens as well as a parrot that "flys"
across the gallery. Jane's installation in the Rathbone Gallery at The Sage
Colleges has been extended through November 10, 1998.
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