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Art, Nature and Design- the book
The book shows beautiful images of my outdoor sculptures at Merryspring Nature Center.
From the dream of outdoor sculptures to the transforming possibilities of art in our reality - this book gives an insight into how the process of collaboration was at the root of creating sculptures and displaying them in a beautiful setting.
New line of Men's jewelry
Antje created a line of forged copper pendants that speak to the raw, unrefined, pure and adventorus spirit of both men and women. A sneak peak:
Dec. 2009 Show at Good Tern Coop
Antje will show her Artwork at the Coop
"Art Nature and Design"
the opening for "Art Nature and Design" sculpture show at Merryspring Nature Center will be on July 23, 4-6pm.
Antje will give two slide shows documenting the creation of this show followed by a guided tour of the exhibit. Thursday, August 13 at 5:30pm and Saturday, August 22 at 3pm.
Press coverage of Merryspring sculpture show
An article in the Herald Gazette is covering the "Art Nature and Design" sculpture show at Merryspring Nature Center
Recent Press
Antje appears in an article covering her show at "The First" in Camden
new Blog
Antje started a blog to document the building of the sculptures this summer and the exhibit at Merryspring Nature Park
July 2009 Outdoor Sculpture show at Merryspring Nature Park
Antje and volunteers will create a number of life-size sculptures to be exhibited from mid July to mid September. To get involved call Antje at 542-4285. Help is needed from bending metal to welding, transportation to installation. Material donations and money donations are strongly encouraged. Let's see what a community can create! All donations of time, material or money will be recognized in print.
Facebook
Antje can now be found on facebook
May 2009, The Center for Health and Healing
Starting in May Antje's works will enhance the space of the Center for Health and Healingin Rockland. She will hang photographs and place sculptures throughout the building.
May 2009, Show at the "First"
Throughout the month of May sculptures of different material will be shown in the Camden branch of the First Bank of Damariscotta. Works in bronze, plaster, copper tubing and translucent membrane as well as photographs of Zion Canyon.
May 2009, Beltaine show
The reception for the Beltaine show at the Badgers Cafe in Union will be on May 5 from 5-7pm . Antje will have a hanging translucent piece in that show.
March 2009
Aarhus Gallery in Belfast hosts "44N 69W: Radius Belfast", March 5-29, 2009. Open to all residents of any age or training, living within a 30 mile radius of Belfast, Maine.An Opening Reception will be held Friday March 6th, 5-8pm. Aarhus Gallery will donate 20% of sales from the show to local Food Banks within a 30 mile radius of Belfast. Antje will participate with a 3 foot tall membrane piece.
March 2009 Art Photography Show
"Fire and Ice" is the title of Antje's new photography show hanging at Zoot coffe in Camden throuout March.
February 2009 Works in White
3 of Antje's large white plaster pieces will be shown at the winter white show at the Carver Hill Gallery in Rockport. Opening is Saturday, January 31, 4-7 P.M. Beautifully executed sculpture, paintings, woodworking, and clay are all on display through March 4.
3 Holiday Shows 2008:
Affordable Gifts
Art Space Gallery in Rockland will have an affordable gift show from Nov. 28 till Dec. 23 with a big reception on Dec. 13, 5-8pm. Antje will show smaller work out of different materials, and a full line of jewelry as well as archival prints and cards.
Extravaganza
Aarhus Gallery in Belfast hosts an Extravaganza with reception on Dec. 5 from 5-8pm. They will have 5 wire and membrane pieces of Antje's and the line of sculptural pendants.
Badgers Cafe Show
The reception for the December show at the Badgers Cafe in Union will be on Dec. 3 from 4-7pm . Antje will have one bigger translucent piece in that show.
October 3, 2008 Talk " Working with Bronze"
On October 3 at 6:30 P.M. Antje will give a talk at the Art Space Gallery entitled : "Working in Bronze". A lot of people are curious to know what is involved in the process of bronze casting. Answering those questions inspired her to give a talk describing each step and showing samples of work in different stages.
The talk is free and open to the public.
September 17, 2008 featured Artist at Art Space Gallery
Starting on 9/17 with a reception Antje will be featured artist at Art Space Gallery in Rockland Maine. Details about special events can be found on the Art Space website
June 2008 Art Photography Show
A selection of Antje's Art Photogaphy will be on display at the Elsworth library during the month of June.
May 9, 2008 opening of Art Space Gallery
Antje is part of the Art Space Gallery in Rockland Maine. It is a cooperative gallery with 21 represented artists. Art Space participates in the Rockland Gallery nights every 3rd Wednesday evenings.
Antje will be featured artist in September with a reception on 9/17. She will give a talk about the technic of bronze casting on 9/26 at the gallery. Details about special events can be found on the Art Space website
May 2008 Art Photography Show
The Good Tern Coop in Rockland will present Antje's Photography during May. Greeting cards will be for sale as well.
March- April, 2008 Sculpture Show
Antje's bronze sculptures are on display at the Bangor Savings Bank in Camden during March.
February 2008 Art Photography Show
Through the month of February Antje's photographs will be hanging at Zoot Coffe shop in Camden.
Gallery Representation
Antje Roitzsch's sculptural work will be represented by the Elan Fine Arts Gallery in Rockport Maine. Receptions for new work will usually be on the first Friday of each month form 5-7pm.
January 2007 Sculpture show
Bronze sculptures and models will be shown in the Camden branch of the First Bank of Damariscotta.
Art Photography
A selection of Antje's Photographs are presented in the space of Hands of Change Holistic Center on
28 Washington St. in Camden.
Collaboration
Antje asked Marguerite Peccorelli to write koans and poems to accompany her photography. A few are shown at the bottom of this page
Creative connections
Join Antje for "Creative Connections" Thursday mornings from 10-12am. We will be working in clay or draw, letting shapes and forms develop without preconceived ideas. It is a way to connect with the intuitive process and develop and nurture a relationship with it.
FMI call 542-4285
Healing Arts News
Shiatsu Introduction and Demonstration
Classes will be held upon request.
Find out why shiatsu should play a role in your preventative health care.
Experience what shiatsu feels like and how it differs from other type of bodywork.
Do you want to address physical symptoms like:
back pain, headaches, sleeping disorders or digestive problems?
Would you like to look deeper and address the cause of your symptoms?
Bring your questions to this enjoyable and informative evening.
Wear loose comfortable clothing.
FMI call Antje Roitzsch at 207-542-4285 info@healingartsmaine.com
Ongoing Events
Qigong dance
12 Qigong healing movements to music
every Thursday morning 8:00 am at Merry Spring. In the winter at Quary Hill, Anderson Inn in Rockport.
FMI call 207-542-4285 or 236-8732
Ear acupuncture: community style, for detox and stress relief
every Monday 5:00-6:00pm,
every Thursday 11-12 noon
at Red Bird Acupuncture in Rockland, above the Second Read
call 594-4766
Astrological Reading
Astrological readings are available by Antje Roitzsch. Antje has studied Astrology for over 6 years and enjoys doing basic birth charts for people. This includes explaining where the planets were at the time of birth and in which signs and houses they are in. This information gives insight into strengths and weaknesses. Astrology is yet another language for life reflections.
FMI call 542-4285 or 594-7372 info@antjeroitzsch.com
Interesting Links
Maine Precious Metal Casting is a casting company in Brunswick Maine. I enjoy working with them.
June LaCombe is a curator of sculpture shows. She shows a great variety of Sculptors.
George Sherwood is a sculptor who's work I saw and admire.
Antoine Poncet creates beautiful sculptures. It's worth figuring out this website.
Richard Erdman creates interesting work in stone and bronze.
Joel Uruty works in a very different style of sculpture.
Martina Lueders is working in a variety of different media. A rough english translation is a vailable.
Nutrition Counseling shows a wide variety of helpful information.
LiliPond Aquatic Center introduces Watsu- Shiatsu in water. A very relaxing technique.
The Autognomics Institute (TAI) is doing research and providing education on the organizing principles of the logos of life-itself. Antje's photos of nature and her sculptures so capture and demonstrate the organizing wisdom and beauty in life-itself. A selection is presented on TAI's website. To to learn more email: info@autognomics.org