Harvard Show Installation Shots

By admin | Published: August 30, 2011

Last week (during the earthquake even, not that we noticed), we hung my solo show at the Three Columns Gallery at Harvard University. The show is open now and I’ll be coming down for a reception on Sept. 16th, from 5-7 pm. The gallery space is really unusual and it is hard to describe – I took a few shots of the space once the images were hung…these should give an idea of what it looks like even though the lights weren’t on and such. The photos were quick snaps without tripod and such, but they should do the trick here.

As the name suggests, the gallery space is dominated by three cement columns that extend from the floor to the ceiling. They are flat and pieces are hung on both sides, one at the lower level and one on the second level. When people walk through either the first or second story (it is part of Mather House, so there is lots of foot traffic) or the stairs, you ultimately see all 19 pieces that are hung.

Let me know what you think!

A view from the second floor showing all 3 columns

A view of one column and the stairs

Two columns and the stairs from the top floor

Two pieces on one of the walls on the top floor

More views of the tops of the columns

The big Tarn - the gallery sign should now be reinstalled above this

Three columns, from the bottom floor

One column and the stairs going up

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15 Comments

  1. Ann Krumrein
    Posted August 30, 2011 at 11:12 am | Permalink

    How exquisite….and how appropriate to have a earthquake rock the east cost during this impressive event! CONGRATULATIONS from us both. We are so proud of you!! Ann & John

  2. admin
    Posted August 30, 2011 at 11:35 am | Permalink

    Thanks, Ann!

  3. Susan Guthrie
    Posted August 30, 2011 at 12:56 pm | Permalink

    Wonderful! Congratulations on your first solo show! Well deserved!

  4. Bob Moran
    Posted August 30, 2011 at 5:48 pm | Permalink

    Congratulations Jim! I see what you mean about an odd space but from these shots – it looks like a beautiful show. An exhibition at Harvard! Seems like a tough act to follow but I’m sure you’re up for the challenge!

    Bob

    • admin
      Posted August 31, 2011 at 12:23 pm | Permalink

      Thanks to everyone for the comments and kind words!

  5. Renata
    Posted September 1, 2011 at 2:16 am | Permalink

    The exhibition looks awesome! I like the space as you photographed it. It appears that you are surrounded by the photos, and it seems like a great opportunity to see the breadth of your work. I wish we could see the exhibition, not to mention you, next month.

    • admin
      Posted September 1, 2011 at 7:09 am | Permalink

      Thanks, Renata! The space does have a kind of enveloping feel, so I think it will work out well. I haven’t seen it yet in the evening, either, when the small spotlights come on, too (they apparently automatically turn on at 6 pm). Hopefully we’ll make a family visiting/photography trip out to Colorado soon!

  6. Mark
    Posted September 9, 2011 at 11:41 am | Permalink

    Regardless of the space, your work is excellent!

    • admin
      Posted September 9, 2011 at 11:44 am | Permalink

      Thanks, Mark!

  7. Eleanor Briggs
    Posted September 9, 2011 at 1:07 pm | Permalink

    Congratulations, Jim. The images look gorgeous!

    • admin
      Posted September 9, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

      Thanks, Eleanor – much appreciated!

  8. Elvis Lively
    Posted September 10, 2011 at 1:25 pm | Permalink

    Looks like a great show! Congrats from your friends in Chicago!
    –Dave

    • admin
      Posted September 10, 2011 at 1:37 pm | Permalink

      Thanks, Dave – much appreciated!

  9. Gisele Bedard
    Posted September 12, 2011 at 9:31 am | Permalink

    WOW! I’m impressed,it’s incredable…love the light anf the unique setting…beautiful and CONGRATS my friend …Gigi aka Micmac

    • admin
      Posted September 12, 2011 at 10:45 am | Permalink

      Thanks, Gigi!

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    [...] are so proud of Jim Nickelson with his one man show at Harvard’s Three Columns Gallery. Here on his wonderful blog are installation shots of the show. [...]