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Dr. John

Here’s my friend and colleague Dr. John Tanacci checking on the still to make sure everything is bubbling away nicely. He came out to the gallery to set up the apparatus and has been a great teacher as I have … Continue reading

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The Principle x

I thought it might be interesting to have the texts and some images from the exhibit posted here for people who couldn’t make it to the show.   The Alchemical Theatre (20″ x 16″) Pieces of a demolished theatre, poplar, … Continue reading

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The Principle ii

The process of getting the installation ready is beginning to heat up as the date comes closer. It’s beginning to feel as if we will never see the end of the gilding. Cameron and I continued to lay gold down … Continue reading

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The Principle

The Principle An alchemical installation by Michael Pearce KWAN FONG GALLERY California Lutheran University 20th September 2008 – 24th October 2008. Opening reception 7pm Saturday 20th September.   Alchemical philosophy is grounded in the idea that the matter from which … Continue reading

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Reception news

  The reception was very pleasant. I got to meet Gerd Koch, for whom the space my installation is in is named. He’s a charming man with as many rings on his fingers as are on mine. It seems that the … Continue reading

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Motorized

Here’s a beautiful thing:     My slow moving geared motor with some unusual hardware attached, purchased from the plumbing department at the hardware store. Anyway, I’m satisfied that this part has been done safely and isn’t going to fail. I’m … Continue reading

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