Giant "Graduated Pearls" by Jerelyn Hanrahan on Display at Jim Kempner Fine Art

Jerelyn Hanrahan‘s 50-foot long strand of pearls is currently on display at the outdoor sculpture garden of the Jim Kempner Fine Art gallery. The piece is made of cast portland cement with UV resin protective coat. The installation was part of an exhibit called "Bling" that celebrates flash and ostentation. The pearls are an interactive sculpture that can serve as a bench. The Jim Kempner Fine Art is located at 501 West 23rd Street near the High Line.

"Monumental Brooke with Beach Ball", Sculpture by Carole A. Feuerman At The Jim Kempner Fine Art

On view at the Jim Kempner Fine Art's outdoor sculpture garden is a piece called "Monumental Brooke with Beach Ball" by Carole A. Feuerman. The life-like sculpture is made of bronze and oil, and meausures 60 inches x 42.5 inches. Born in Connecticut, Carole Feuerman began sculpting in the 1970’s and established herself as one of America’s most acknowledged Hyper-Realists. She is known for her sensuous themes of swimmers and bathers, complete with translucent water drops. Her sculptures have a presence which is both contemporary and classical. In the past decade, she has also developed a highly original technique of sculpting with molten metal, creating multi-layered, organic bronzes in the spirit of Action Painting. Feuerman obtained a BFA degree from the School of Visual Arts.

The Jim Kempner Fine Art gallery is located at 501 West 23rd Street in Chelsea's art district.