"O California, Best Loved Land" from Ann Weber's new sculpture series, Ode to Montalvo

In June 2010, Montalvo Arts Center collaborated with East Bay sculptor Ann Weber to create a series of new commissioned works. Weber created large-scale, site-specific impermanent sculptures constructed of recycled cardboard. The series will be on view from June 30 to October 31.The concepts for the 8′-10′ sculptures originate from tiny seeds, pods, cocoons, or cones the artist found on the grounds. Translated into sculptures they are transformed; Weber states, “The resulting sculptures create a dialogue with their environment, introducing an element of discovery and surprise within Montalvo’s grounds, and recalling, in their transience, the temporality of existence.” Weber recently showed at Stremmel Gallery in a group exhibition, “Seven Perspectives”, that ran from Nov. 19 – Dec. 19 2009.  To read more.