Traveling Exhibition Information

Description: Installation 188 is a conceptual work by artist Neil Tetkowski. The work was first exhibited at the United Nations in New York to coincide with the creation of the World Mandala Monument. This work measures 24 feet long (7.5 meters) and features a series of glass bottles numbered 1-188 which contain raw earth from every country of the world. An elegant aluminum structure securely holds the bottles.

Photos: A series of 188 photos were taken of the artist with each person that participated in the creation of the World Mandala Monument. Fourteen framed photos from this series are part of the exhibition. Additionally, " World Citizens" is a framed composite work that includes the entire series of 188 photos. It measures 48" x 48" (120cm x 120 cm).

Sculptures:

Maquette of the World Mandala Monument. (20" H/ 60cm)

World Mandala Spiral made of earth from all 188 countries. This ceramic wall sculpture measures 38 inches (one meter) in diameter. An expanded show can include additional works.

Catalog: A catalog titled The Common Ground World Project with an essay by Robert C. Morgan is available.

Video/DVD: A 17 minute informative video is included and is an engaging way to quickly explain the show to children and adults.

Visiting Artist: The artist is available for gallery talks, speaking engagements, special teaching situations and meetings with the press.

Shipping & Installation: The exhibition comes crated and ready for easy assembly and installation. Suggested space requirements: Minimum 800 square feet (90 meters) for "Installation 188" and 500 square feet (55meters) for the rest of the exhibition. A computer disk is provided with a biography of the artist, a quote by the artist, a quote by Under Secretary General Nitin Desai, and the list of 188 countries to be used for the walls of your gallery.

Fees: An exhibition fee of $2,500 is due when show dates are confirmed, door to door insurance for $115,000 and transportation.

Organized by: The exhibition was organized by the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, Georgia and curated by Alexandra Klingelhofer.

Exhibition Schedule: (scheduling additional dates)

September 20 - October 20, 2005, Beijing International Art Biennale, China

April 23 - June 19, 2005, 3rd Ceramic Biennale, Icheon World Ceramic Center, Icheon, Korea

January 28 - April 2, 2004 The Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred University, Alfred, New York ceramicsmuseum.alfred.edu

April 10, 2003 - June 22, 2003, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, Texas

October 11 - December 7, 2003, Canzani Center Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio

June 21, 2002 - September 1, 2002, Everson Museum, Syracuse, New York

March 15, 2002 - May 12th, 2002, MacNider Museum, Mason City Iowa

October 26, 2001 - Jan 20, 2002, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo, New York

January 12, 2001 - March 11, 2001, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon, Georgia

April 10, 2000 - May 15, 2000, United Nations Visitor's Lobby, New York City

Crate Dimensions & Weight ( L X W X H )

Table Sections                                 250cm 36 X 36 cm ...80kilos                   98 X 14 X 14 inches...177 pounds

Legs                                                107 x 112 x 31 cm...62 kilos                   42 x 44 x 12 inches ...138 pounds

Installation 188 assembled in 3 sections = 23 feet 10 inches (727cm) long

188 Bottles                                      163 x 69 x 61 cm...110 kilos                   64 x 27 x 24  inches...243 pounds

World Citizens  48" x 48" (120cm x 120 cm)  125 x 125 x 25 cm ...20 kilos                     60 x 60 x 10  inches...45 pounds

Maquette, (20" H/ 60cm)                         90 x 90 x 90 cm...35 kilos                     32 x  32 x 32 inches...75 pounds

12 Photos (12"x16", 30cm x 40cm) 60 x 39 x 60 cm ...18 kilos                     24 x 32 x 24 inches ...40 pounds

Ceramic Disk, diameter 38"/92cm     112 x 115 x 39 cm...70 kilos                    44 x 45 x 15 inches ...155 pounds          

Contact Tetkowski Studio:  e-mail

Tetkowski Studio - tel. 212-255-1850

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