NEWS
June 2013
The Wall Street Journal Discuss Model to Monument 3rd year Public sculpture for Public Spaces. Reviewing all seven artist's work along the sculpture trail of Riverside Park South, the article briefly describes each sculpture and it's impact on its surroundings.
Transitions through Triathlon unveiling
June 2013
Opening Ceremony - I was called upon to address the supporters in which I explained the inspiration, the story and the creative process of Transitions through Triathlon. Such a beautiful day. So thankful for the support!
Interview on Fox 5 Good day Street talk
June 2013
Watch the Good Day Street Talk with Antwan Lewis interview with League Director Ira Goldberg and Model to Monument Artist Sherwin Banfield. Ira and Sherwin discuss how the Art Student's League of New York contributes to the culture of New York through the Model to Monument Program. The Transitions through Triathlon Maquette is exhibited on the coffee table.
My Interview with Antwan Lewis of Fox5 is now streaming on the Internet! Check it out
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MAY 2013
The Examiner.com was on site to discuss the unvieling of FLOCK by The Art Student's League's Model to Monument 3rd year fellows.
MAY 2013
FLOCK was in the Wall Street Journal page A19 on May 14, 2013. Detailing the opening reception for the unvieling by The Art Student's League's Model to Monument 3rd year fellows.
VICTORY Casting at MODERN ART FOUNDRY
April 2013
Here I am with Victor, the expert casting technician at Modern Art Foundry. I am thankful for his assistance and guidance through the entire casting process for Victory! — at Modern Art Foundry
Though the arms were re-attached to the body for confirmation of proportion, pose and final corrections, the Wax 'Victory' will remain in three parts (torso, arm 1, arm 2) for the final process before the Aluminum cast process. Once 'Victory' is in the Aluminum state, the arms will be welded to the torso.
Janurary 2013
Every Year, Artist hoping to display their sculpture out in New York City's public spaces must present their idea and design to the New York City Parks Department. Presentations are your selling point. Artist Sherwin Banfield presents his Public Sculpture design, Transitions through Triathlon, to the New York City Parks Committee at the Historical Arsenal building in Central Park. An important step in the process of gaining the approval of the City based on Safety, Zoning and Cultural criteria for exhibiting your Public Sculpture.
M2M RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH PROPOSAL
Janurary 2013
Download the Presentation HERE
December 2012
The Proposed Public Sculpture for the Model to Monument Van Cortlandt Site is still ongoing. The formulating of ideas between the seven M2M fellows are developing into a collaborative design that will reignite the public space of Van Cortlandt Park.The first design ideas of Sculpture Proposals for Van Cortlandt Park are being proposed by the seven M2M fellows. Each will be evaluated on its ideas and design. I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just double click me and you can start adding your own content. Click on the Design tab to customize me and change my font. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
June 2012
May 2012
Each year from January into May, student work is exhibited in the Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery. These exhibits showcase the work of all the school's students in every discipline (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media). Each week the concours changes in order to accomodate all the classes at the League. The student concours are open to the public seven days a week; most of the artwork is available for purchase.