The Church in Sag Harbor presents “Hand Made: Guitars According To G.E. Smith & The American Artists’ Hand Archive,” a show that brings together two cohesive yet unusual collections: a group of 16 rare and classic guitars and a collection of 31 bronze cast sculptures depicting the hand(s) of visual artists. The show explores the idea of skill as something that is both acquired through study and learned through the continuous physical practice of a craft.
Renowned musician G.E. Smith has selected both acoustic and electric guitars that date from 1810 to 1992. Most of the guitars come from Smith’s personal collection, providing insight into what he looks for and values in the instruments. The bronze hands are a part of an on-going series by Vanessa Hoheb and Thomas Donahue, The American Artist’s Hand Archive, and includes the hands of artists Jasper Johns, Martin Puryear, Maya Lin, Titus Kaphar, Beverly Pepper, Robert Indiana, Mary Frank, William Tucker, and many others.
The show will open on October 6 with an opening reception from 6 to 8 PM. The show runs through December 22.