Film Screening/Lecture with Celia Bertoia
In celebration and support of RIT’s ongoing restoration of the Bertoia Dandelion sculptures, the Vignelli Center for Design Studies welcomes Celia Bertoia, daughter of sculptor Harry Bertoia and director of the Harry Bertoia Foundation, for a special film screening and Design Conversation on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Wegmans Theater (MAGIC Spell Studios)
The youngest daughter of Harry Bertoia, Celia founded and now directs the Harry Bertoia Foundation, based in southern Utah. Her passion is to further the legacy of her father. Celia has lectured widely on Harry Bertoia and his work, including in London and at prestigious museums throughout the nation. She is a fine art appraiser with ASA (American Society of Appraisers). She is also the author of The Life and Work of Harry Bertoia: The Man, the Artist, the Visionary. Celia loves most outdoor activities including paddle-boarding and hiking, and lives with her husband, cats, and goldfish.
Celia Bertoia will introduce the documentary Harry Bertoia: Master of Metal, for which she served as producer, and will join members of the Dandelion restoration project team for a Q-and-A with refreshments after the screening.
The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Wegmans Theater (MAGIC Spell Studios).
Schedule
Opening Remarks: 5:30 p.m.
Film Screening, Harry Bertoia: Master of Metal (54 min)
Q-and-A and reception to follow
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
Open to the Public
Interpreter Requested?
No