Jeff Soderbergh Furniture & Sculpture March 7 - 29, 2003  The William-Scott Gallery is proud to present the Boston premiere and the first solo exhibition of work by artist Jeff Soderbergh. On view March 7 to 29, 2003, the show features original furniture designs and sculptural objects crafted by Soderbergh using salvaged architectural structures and other found objects. Please join us for a reception March 7 from 5:30 to 7:30PM.

Jeff Soderbergh "Steel Tea House"

Soderbergh creates his distinctive furniture and sculpture with materials dating between 1700 and 1940, combining wood, metal, and glass to produce contemporary, innovative designs imbued with history and nostalgia. A consummate craftsman, Soderbergh respects the origins of his materials while simultaneously breathing new life into them. The artist explains, “It is greatly important to me that we recognize the elegant, simple beauty that our historical buildings offer. My goal is to capture a moment in history, utilize its craftsmanship and style, and then enhance its beauty with modern textures, materials, and design.” Examples of Soderbergh’s inventive designs include a chaise lounge fashioned from the curvature of a baby grand piano, a side table made from a corbel with Queen Anne style legs, a low bench created from a soapstone chemistry lab table complete with hand cut nesting bowls in Honduras mahogany, and mirrors framed in nail distressed antique framing lumber.  Soderbergh has shown extensively on the east coast at venues including the Bristol Art Museum and the Newport Art Museum in RI, juried fine furnishings shows in Philadelphia, PA, Providence, RI, and the Paradise City Art Festival in Northampton, MA. In 2002 he was the recipient of the Mark Harrison award for “Best in Show” at the Providence Fine Furnishings show.     The William-Scott Galley is located at 450 Harrison Avenue at the corner of Thayer Street, on the third floor, suite #318. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 to 5:30, and by appointment. Accessible by public transportation via the Orange Line New England Medical Center station and the new Silver Line bus, there is also ample parking available. Please visit our website www.williamscottgallery.com for driving directions. All exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public. For more information please call Almitra Stanley, Director, at (617) 542-4030. Digital images available for publication upon request.