2009 Byrdcliffe Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

June 13 – October 12, 2009

16 Hudson Valley architects are designing and constructing “memorials” to Henry Hudson who never received a proper burial because his body was lost at sea after his crew mutinied. The outdoor installations are constructed at the historic Byrdcliffe Arts Colony on Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock. Each installation interprets Hudson’s historic voyage, updating and shedding light on its significance. Programming throughout the summer will elaborate on this theme through popular song, poetry, dance, puppetry, and scholarly discourse.

Drawing by F. Davignon of Henry Hudson's abandonment by his crew on June 11, 1610

Drawing by F. Davignon of Henry Hudson's abandonment by his crew on June 11, 1610

Participating Artists

Tobias Armborst (with Charles Warren), Poughkeepsie
Byron Bell, Saugerties and Les Walker, Woodstock
Matt Bialecki, Gardiner
Matt Bua, Catskill
John Cetra and Nancy Ruddy, Clinton Corners
Solange Fabião, Rhinebeck
Randy Gerner, Lake Hill
Nicholas Goldsmith, Athens and Gisela Stromeyer, Tillson
Michael McDonough (with Andrew Neal), Stone Ridge
Barry Price, Bearsville
Todd Rader and Amy Crews, Germantown
Evan Stoller, Chatham

Made possible, in part, with grants from The New York Council for the Humanities and the Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County.