The College of New Rochelle’s Mooney Center will present the recent work of sculptor and installation artist Will Corwin from January 14 through February 19, 2012. The work will be primarily drawn from Corwin’s residencies this fall at The Clocktower Gallery and The Queens College Art Center.
Much of Corwin’s recent work has revolved around his interest in board games and architectural models as representatives of the world, both in concept and miniature. The centerpiece of the Mooney Center exhibition will be Corwin's larger-than-life chess set, built out of plaster and wood, and a video of the Clocktower Chess match, a performance piece that took place on August 10 which featured chess pieces and a board created by Corwin, and a game played by International Master Irina Krush and Grandmaster Robert Hess, with commentary by Grandmaster Maurice Ashley. The project was in collaboration with filmmaker Dorian Stone and photographer Tommy Mintz. Several of Mintz’s photographs of the match will also be on display.
A closing reception will be held on February 19, 2012, from 6-7 p.m.
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The Mooney Center Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and from Friday-Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
