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| Ceramics professor molds young minds - Morris County Daily Record Posted: 06 Sep 2009 12:59 AM PDT FLORHAM PARK -- Barry Zawacki of Mountain Lakes belies George Bernard Shaw's saying, "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." Zawacki, the ceramics professor at the College of St. Elizabeth in Florham Park, is himself an accomplished painter and potter. In fact, his students see samples of his work throughout the Annunciation Center, the school's visual and performing arts center. For Zawacki, who had taught art for more than 30 years at the Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville before coming to the College of St. Elizabeth, teaching has been vital. "Being with students every day gives you the opportunity to continually work, to evolve and change. As you do it every day, one thing leads to another. The opportunity to work in schools has allowed that." Zawacki's specialty is a series of pottery pieces stacked to form what he refers to as "totems." He cheerfully admits he has combed automotive parts stores for gears, motorcycle brakes and transmission parts, all of which he incorporates into the totems. The combination of the manmade materials and the natural material of the clay may seem like an unusual combination. But Zawacki feels art embraces such apparent contradictions. "Most potters start out with functional pieces, like cups and bowls," he says. "They're smaller and simpler. Now I find that I'm more interested in one-of-a-kind pieces." Art has been the focus of Zawacki's entire life. While growing up in Whippany in the 1950s and 1960s, he was always drawing. As a student at Hanover Park Regional High School, he studied under the art teacher, Harry Meinzer Jr., for four years. "He was the major influence on me," Zawacki says. "He was the one who truly encouraged me." Zawacki attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, where he received his degree in art education. He then went to the University of Denver for his master's degree in fine arts. "I still tell all of my students they should go graduate school right away, after their undergraduate work," Zawacki says. "You'll never regret it. You're still in the flow of studying and producing. When you get away from school and have a job, it's much more difficult to get back into that flow." Zawacki received his master's degree in 1969 and promptly joined the Army. For two years, he was stationed in Panama. "I was still able to paint while I was in the service," he says. "I actually entered a national competition down there, and I won third place." After his honorable discharge, Zawacki moved back to New Jersey, where he began teaching. Even during his tenure at the Lazar Middle School, he continued to study (doing post-graduate at the Parsons School of Design in New York City) and to create. Though he thinks of himself as a painter first, Zawacki began working more in pottery. "Initially, it was because I didn't have a (painting) studio," he says. However, the aesthetics of pottery hold a strong appeal to him. "Pottery is about form and texture," he says. "Clay is one of the only materials that change as you work with it. It starts out very pliable, but then you fire it and it becomes as hard as stone. What I try to do is similar to what Asian and Native American artists do: Respect the inherent quality of the material and to bring that out." Zawacki's art and even his use of the word "totem" reflect a deep respect for the American Indian culture, which he attributes to his years going to school in Colorado. "Even though I grew up in New Jersey and still live here and work here, my heart, spirit and soul are in Colorado," he says. "I think that's why I work the way I do. You have the openness of the environment, the blue skies and the Rocky Mountains right there. I always tried to work outside, and I still do." "Clay is such a versatile material," he says. "It can look like wood or metal or glass. I want to retain the earthy quality of it. I want people to feel the form and texture. Working with clay is a tactile experience, and I want people to sense that." Zawacki notes that interest in the natural aspect of pottery extends to his reluctance to glaze his work. "I really don't like glaze because it's very technical, and you're working with chemicals and formulas. I just use a commercial glaze as an accent on some of my pieces." Teaching in public schools was a challenge at times, according to Zawacki. "There were times when you're not only a teacher, you're a disciplinarian. But I'm very proud of what I did at Montville. We had an incredible art program, one that would rival many high schools. I spent some wonderful years there." After he retired in 2003, he learned of the opening at the College of St. Elizabeth and readily applied. "I've always wanted to teach at the college level, and I relish the opportunity at St. Elizabeth," he says. "My goal is to help raise the level of the work." "Barry is a terrific professor," says Virginia Fabbri Butera, chairwoman of the college's art department and director of the Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery, at the Annunciation Center. "He's brilliant at what he does in the studio. He brings an enthusiasm and excitement for art of all kinds." Zawacki also works with Butera on the exhibitions at the gallery. "We hang the shows together. We talk about the installations together. He's my critic," she says. Zawacki said he feels that his work as an artist and as a teacher will continue to feed off each other. "The more I work, the more I realize that simplicity is important," he says. "That's another feature of American Indian and Asian aesthetics. More is less. You don't have to have a lot to make something beautiful."  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| Saudi auto sales to increase 5 per cent, help drive burgeoning Middle ... - Mena Report Posted: 05 Sep 2009 11:33 PM PDT
Furthermore, with an estimated GDP per capita of SAR 89,700 as of 2008 according to figures from the World Bank, the country's strong spending power has helped make Saudi Arabia one of the most lucrative automotive markets in the world. In addition, up to 59.5 per cent of the country's population of over 25 million belong to the 15-64 age bracket the prime target group of the automotive industry creating a massive market base for all industry players. The advantageous automotive market conditions are reflected in this year's edition of the Riyadh Motor Show, one of the biggest auto industry events in the Middle East, being held concurrently with Saudi Autoshop. The two events, being organised by Riyadh Exhibitions Company, jointly expect a combined 35 per cent growth in participation over the 2008 edition when they are staged at the newly completed Riyadh International Exhibition Centre from December 12th to 16th, 2009.
Around 60 per cent of KSA's population is made up of young individuals who have a strong interest in automotive vehicles and accessories a trend that is contributing to the automotive sector's record growth. The Saudi Government has also greatly influenced the expansion of the automotive and auto parts sectors by offering attractive financial plans and investment incentives," said Kamil Al Jawhari, Project Manager of Riyadh Motor Show at Riyadh Exhibitions Company.
"These factors open up huge opportunities for dealers, car parts and accessories distributors, retailers and aftermarket service providers. In this regard, the Kingdom will clearly benefit from comprehensive and reputable industry forums such as the Riyadh Motor Show 2009, which will gather all stakeholders to showcase market best practices, trends, products, technologies, and prospects, added Al Jawhari.
Riyadh Motor Show 2009, the 27th International Exhibition for Motor Vehicles, will display the latest models of passenger cars, station wagons, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV), pick-up trucks, motorcycles, Special Purpose Vehicles, 4x4 vehicles, SUV trucks and eco-friendly vehicles. It will also include automobile financing and insurance services.
Saudi Autoshop 2009, the 13th International Exhibition for Auto Repair Equipment, Tools, Parts and Accessories, will feature the latest automobile accessories and repair service equipment; gas station equipment; automobile parts; tires, exhausts and batteries; and automobile care products of 55 exhibitors within a total of 15,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor exhibition space.
The back-to-back events are expected to gather a global participation of individual automobile and automotive companies from KSA, Turkey, China, Thailand, UAE, Germany and other countries. 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Promising Auto Market - Zawya.com Posted: 05 Sep 2009 09:25 PM PDT 06 September 2009 JEDDAH - The Middle Eastern automotive sector remains buoyant despite the global financial crisis, driven by a robust GCC market that accounts for an estimated four million passenger cars, more than 1.8 million of which are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom, currently the biggest automotive market in the region, imported more than SR38 billion worth of cars and spare parts in 2008. Auto sales in the Kingdom are expected to further increase by 5 percent in 2009 to surpass the 545,000 units sold last year. Furthermore, with an estimated GDP per capita of SR89,700 as of 2008, according to figures from the World Bank, the country's strong spending power has helped make Saudi Arabia one of the most lucrative automotive markets in the world. In addition, up to 59.5 percent of the country's population of over 25 million belong to the 15-64 age bracket - the prime target group of the automotive industry - creating a massive market base for all industry players. "Around 60 percent of the Kingdom's population is made up of young individuals who have a strong interest in automotive vehicles and accessories - a trend that is contributing to the automotive sector's record growth. The Saudi government has also greatly influenced the expansion of the automotive and auto parts sectors by offering attractive financial plans and investment incentives," said Kamil Al Jawhari, project manager of Riyadh Motor Show at Riyadh Exhibitions CompanyRiyadh Exhibitions Company "These factors open up huge opportunities for dealers, car parts and accessories distributors, retailers and aftermarket service providers," he said. "In this regard, the Kingdom will clearly benefit from comprehensive and reputable industry forums such as the Riyadh Motor Show 2009, which will gather all stakeholders to showcase market best practices, trends, products, technologies, and prospects," he added. The advantageous automotive market conditions are reflected in this year's edition of the Riyadh Motor Show, one of the biggest auto industry events in the Middle East, being held concurrently with Saudi Auto shop. The two events, being organized by Riyadh Exhibitions CompanyRiyadh Exhibitions Company Riyadh Motor Show 2009, the 27th International Exhibition for Motor Vehicles, will display the latest models of passenger cars, station wagons, sports utility vehicles (SUV), pick-up trucks, motorcycles, special purpose vehicles, 4x4 vehicles, SUV trucks and eco-friendly vehicles. It will also include automobile financing and insurance services. Saudi Autoshop 2009, the 13th International Exhibition for Auto Repair Equipment, Tools, Parts and Accessories, will feature the latest automobile accessories and repair service equipment; gas station equipment; automobile parts; tires, exhausts and batteries; and automobile care products of 55 exhibitors within a total of 15,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor exhibition space. The back-to-back events are expected to gather a global participation of individual automobile and automotive companies from the Kingdom, Turkey, China, Thailand, UAE, Germany and other countries.
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| Residential water use down in state, PSC says - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted: 05 Sep 2009 01:32 PM PDT A 3-year-old boy was recovering at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin after being bitten in the face Friday by a bulldog on Milwaukee's south side, police said. The boy was at a home in the 1500 block of S. Pearl St. and had let the American Bulldog out of its kennel. He was told by the dog's owner to put the dog back into the kennel, and that's when the animal bit the boy, police said. Emergency personnel were called to the home about 1:30 p.m. Friday, police said. The boy suffered facial injuries that were not life-threatening; however, his condition at the hospital was not available, police said. The boy and his mother were staying at the home of the dog's owner, police said. »Read Full Article  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Fort McCoy commemorative area to be open Friday - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Posted: 05 Sep 2009 01:32 PM PDT A 3-year-old boy was recovering at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin after being bitten in the face Friday by a bulldog on Milwaukee's south side, police said. The boy was at a home in the 1500 block of S. Pearl St. and had let the American Bulldog out of its kennel. He was told by the dog's owner to put the dog back into the kennel, and that's when the animal bit the boy, police said. Emergency personnel were called to the home about 1:30 p.m. Friday, police said. The boy suffered facial injuries that were not life-threatening; however, his condition at the hospital was not available, police said. The boy and his mother were staying at the home of the dog's owner, police said. »Read Full Article This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
The Middle Eastern automotive sector remains buoyant despite the global financial crisis, driven by a robust GCC market that accounts for an estimated four million passenger cars, more than 1.8 million of which are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Kingdom, currently the biggest automotive market in the region, imported more than 38 billion Saudi Riyals (SAR) worth of cars and spare parts in 2008; while auto sales are expected to further increase by 5 per cent in 2009 to surpass the 545,000 units sold last year.| You are subscribed to email updates from Add Images to any RSS Feed To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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