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GlassLight Studio
and Gallery announces the purchase of a new space for the development
of a new art gallery featuring the luminous artwork of sculptor Eric
Ehlenberger. The new space, now commonly known as the "Addco Building."
is located at 2601 Chartres at the intersection of Franklin Ave. in
the Faubourg Marigny Historical District in New Orleans. Originally
built in 1854 as a Methodist Episcopal Church, the exterior of this
dignified, historic building is constructed in the Greek Revival style
and has undergone several changes since its inception.
Once again undergoing extensive renovations, the exhibition space
is tentatively scheduled to open in September 2003. In addition to
the gallery, which will occupy the second and third floors of this
spacious building, the ground floor will be the new home of glassLight
studio where the neon, glass and metal sculptures of the artist will
be produced.
The new venue, to be called "Venusian Gardens," will be
a unique fantasy gallery of luminous art and sculpture. Displaying
the artist's imaginative vision of the planet Venus, the exhibition
space will house large scale dioramas featuring the flora and fauna
of his fantasy Venusian world, including his well-known luminous glass
and neon Jellyfish and Venusian Swamp Gardens.
In addition, a variety of neon and fiber optic installations as well
as individual abstract and representational art works will be displayed,
including a new luminous photography gallery. Eric Ehlenberger is
a local luminous artist working in neon, glass and metal. Since he
first started producing his art work almost 20 years ago, his original
sculptures have found there way into homes and businesses throughout
the world.
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