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April 21 - May 4, 2007 A+33
Quantum Marker + Art on Boston opens with a splash
orthodontist = local art
After six months of painstaking renovation to what was originally historic
downtown Chandler’s 1918 Reliable Hardware, and more recently Arrow Pharmacy
In physics, a “quantum marker” has something
building at 11 W. Boston St., Art on Boston has offi cially opened its doors to the
to do with a quark, physics, and high math. But to
public with a reception attended by more than 200 art enthusiasts last week.
local orthodontist Dr. Paul Bonham, it evolved into
More than 20 talented artists, exhibiting in a variety of artwork mediums
a cool piece of art for his new offi ce building.
including sculpture, pottery, paintings, fi ber, glass and fi ne craft jewelry, breathed
The vertical marker art was recently installed
life into the 3,000-square-foot mixed-use gallery/studio for the event.
with a large crane that had to lift the 800-pound
“We were so pleased
piece up and over the two-story structure and onto
with the overwhelming
its pad facing one of the lakes adjacent to The Falls
support and interest the
of Ocotillo.
Gallery received during
The squiggly 10-foot artwork was designed
the event,” says fi ber
and fabricated by local artist Susan Mills. Besides
artist Laurie Fagen of
being a nationally renowned sculptor, Mills also
Fox Crossing, who co-
teaches humanities and art philosophy at Gateway
owns the unique artists’
Community College.
enterprise with painter
“This will really enhance our already great view
Wendy Fallon of Peterson
from our offi ces, and the nice sitting area next to STSN photo
Farms.
the lake really makes for a beautiful view ... Susan
NEW ART: Dr. Paul Bonham
displays a piece of artwork by
On April 15, artists
did a great job,” Bonham beamed.
sculptor Susan Mills that will
and novices gathered to
Bonham and partner Dr. Shane Blacker hope
adorn his new offi ce building.
participate in “Hearts
to have their new orthodontic’s offi ce open by May. The new offi ce building is
for Heroes,” a polymer
on the southwest corner of Sandpiper and Alma School in Ocotillo. The Ocotillo
clay project that sends
Community Association requires that all offi ce and retail areas have some sort of
small hearts to military
Photo courtesy Fred Neal
outdoor artwork to enhance the beauty of the surrounding.
NOW OPEN: It was standing room only when Art on Boston
service personnel serving
opened for business.
overseas. The Arizona
Polymer Clay Guild will ship the quarter-sized hearts, intended to be worn with
Students display art at CUSD show
dog-tags, on key chains or carried in pockets.
“In just a couple of hours, we made nearly 40 hearts,” Fagen says. “We even had
Andersen and Bogle Junior High School art students show their work at the
a former military family come to help, and they commented how much the soldiers
Chandler Unifi ed School District’s annual Junior High School Art Show at Sedona
will appreciate the gifts.”
Leather located at 3454 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 19, west of the 101 in the Circuit
In addition to a large-scale grand opening planned for May, Art on Boston
City shopping center.
will host receptions for artists on the fi rst Fridays and second Saturdays of each
The opening reception takes place at 5:30 p.m. Tue., April 24 with Mike Foster of
month.
Sedona Leather hosting. The show is the culmination of the students’ work in the
Art on Boston is located at 11 W. Boston St., Suite 1, in Chandler, and hours
art program this year.
are: Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and
The show, which runs through May 6, is open during Sedona Leather’s regular
Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call
store hours. To learn more, call 480-964-0595.
the Gallery at 480-917-1112 or visit www.ArtOnBoston.com.
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