That’s a Big Picnic Table
Artist Jon Offutt (above) puts the finishing touches on his new creation: a giant picnic table that will be part of our Big Country: FMVA Scale the Plains exhibition. Big Country, opening next week, is comprised entirely of large-scale works by 13 FMVA artists. Offutt, who usually spends his time creating blown-glass objects, jumped at the chance to create this picnic table and bring to fruition an idea he’s had for some time.
So, why a big picnic table? Well, remember what it was like when you were, say, five or six years old and sitting at a table with your family? This is Jon’s attempt to recapture that feeling – your feet dangling over the edge, your eyes barely able to see the objects on the table, etc. The effect is convincing:
Nice way to bring back some childhood memories, Jon! All that’s missing are the big plates and bowls of food!
Eat all your broccoli or you won’t get any dessert!
How great! Can visitors sit on this table and take pictures?
I’m not sure if they can, Camille, but I hope so!
So, where will the table be placed (inside? outside?)? And how long will it be “on exhibit?”
The table will be inside the Big Country gallery. The exhibition goes through September 4. Be sure to stop by, Jeff!