Catalina Museum for Art & History will present the exhibition Ann Weber: 26 Miles, on view March 23 through Aug. 4, 2024. This remarkable collection brings to life the voyage of Ann Weber’s totemic sculptures as they journey across the San Pedro Channel, weaving together an intricate narrative that echoes the historic ballad by the Four Preps.
Renowned for her avant-garde approach, Ann Weber re-purposes cardboard to craft monumental sculptures. These sculptures, serving as metaphors for larger psychological and emotional inquiries, breathe a second life into reclaimed packaging. While Weber’s use of discarded materials serves as a poignant commentary on contemporary consumerist culture, her works also act as explorations into the delicate interplay between memory and nostalgia, the vulnerability and resilience of nature, and, ultimately, the multifaceted aspects of the human spirit—encompassing joy, isolation, wonder and inherent potential.
Ann Weber holds a BA in Art History from Purdue University and an MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts, where she studied under the guidance of distinguished artist Viola Frey. Weber is currently residing and creating in San Pedro, adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles.
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23, 6–8 p.m.
Meet artist Ann Weber and explore the exhibition of her monumental sculptures created using repurposed cardboard. At 7 p.m., Weber will provide a demonstration on how she makes her sculptures using very basic tools and materials: a staple gun, a box cutter, scissors and strips of found corrugated boxes.
Mingle with fellow museum members and guests while enjoying wine, beer and other refreshments from the no-host bar. This reception is free to attend but registration is required. Visit the calendar page at CatalinaMuseum.org to register.
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