Palo Alto Weekly 10.26.2012 - Section 1

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Fueled with piano parts and sunlight, Terry Berlier’s work brings acoustic acrobatics to the art gallery

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he word “sculpture” may bring to mind images of solid marble figures by old masters, static and silent in hushed galleries. But visitors to “Sounding Board,” Terry Berlier’s new exhibition at the Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery on campus, will discover a multimedia collection of moving parts, interactivity, recycled materials and music. The show consists of one brand-new piece and four other recently created sculptures. Some share themes: environmental concern, experimental sound, salvaged parts, the idea of “home.” All reflect Berlier’s unique vision for kinetic art. “I like discovering new materials,” said the artist, an assistant professor at Stanford. “I like jumping from medium to medium. My work crosses a lot of “Where the Beginning Meets the End” by Terry Berlier

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