Wassaic Fall Exhibition, Beyond the Way: Jeila Gueramian
Opens Saturday, October 8th
Jeila Gueramian
photo courtesy of Jeff Barnett-Winsby
WASSAIC, NY— The Wassaic Project announces the opening of its latest show, “Beyond The Way” a solo exhibition by Jeila Gueramian with an opening reception on Saturday, October 8th from 4 – 6PM at Maxon Mills in Wassaic, NY. The exhibition is free and open to the public. “Beyond The Way” will be on view through October 29th, during the Wassaic Project’s Annual Haunted Mill.
Jeila Gueramian’s “Beyond The Way” is an art installation journey that unfolds through exploration and discovery. The artist invites viewers to: “Come for a walk in the Witch’s Woods. Could the trees and flowers actually be watching you? Journey a little further to find a mysterious place. Dare to enter, who knows what you will find. Secret portals to fantastic realms? Passageways to an alternate multiverse? Wander with us through tricks and treats, and let your imagination run free.”
About the Artist
Jeila Gueramian graduated with a BFA from Otis Parsons School of Design in 1991. After graduating, she worked in art departments and costume design. Later she moved into making custom props, focusing on plush sculptures, puppets and fantastical costumes. In 2011, the artist refocused on her fine art with a six-month residency at The Wassaic Project, culminating in a large-scale installation. She has since done major installations at Mixed Greens Gallery, New York, NY; Allegra LaViola Gallery, New York, NY; and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR. Gueramian currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
“Beyond The Way”
a solo exhibition by Jeila Gueramian
Opening Reception: October 8, 4 – 6PM
On view October 8 – October 29
Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 12 – 5PM
At Maxon Mills, 37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic, NY 12592
For more information, visit wassaicproject.org/
THE WASSAIC PROJECT is a non profit organization founded in 2008 in the heart of the historic hamlet of Wassaic, NY. The Project is an incubator for artists, community, kids and their connections providing an intimate context for art-making and strengthening local community through the creation and promotion of contemporary visual and performing art. Programming is year round and features an annual Summer Exhibition in the Maxon Mills, a repurposed seven-story grain elevator; a year-round free drop-in arts space for kids, the Art Nest; an artist-in-residence program with monthly open studios open; and ongoing community and education programs. In addition, The Wassaic Project partners with local public schools and community organizations to further engage with its communities.
For further information and to make a contribution, please connect with the Wassaic Project at wassaicproject.org, Facebook.com/
The Wassaic Project
37 Furnace Bank Road (mailing PO Box 220)
Wassaic NY 12592
917.748.4801
Installation detail of “Beyond the Way” by Jeila Gueramian
photo courtesy of the artist
