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Jan 9th- Feb. 13, 2009 Closing Reception: Friday, February 13th 7-9 p.m. |
Against
the Wall Gallery invites all to view a collection of
vintage clocks beautifully restored by Lincoln craftsman
Ken Bulin - "The Clockman". The exhibition will
be on display January 9 - February 13
2009. We had
a nice opening reception but were thwarted a bit by the
weather. A Closing reception
will be held on Friday, February 13th,
2009 from 7 to 9 pm. Hors d’oeurves &
refreshments will accompany the work. Please Join Us!! Against the Wall Gallery is open Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10am to 5pm.; Tues. and Thurs. from 10am to 7pm. We are located in Lincoln’s Historic Havelock area at 6220 Havelock Avenue. Please contact us at (402) 467-3484 or e-mail us at u a t w (at) a l l t e l (dot) n e t . Check out the wonderful Journal Star Feature of Ken's clocks by Erin Andersen |
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Ken
Bulin - Clockman These clocks represent some of my Early American clock collection that spans 30 years. I began collecting when I inherited a clock that I thought I knew everything about. I took it apart and it sprang all over the kitchen. It took me six months, but I got it back together and it was the beginning of a hobby and a love and appreciation for Early American clocks. These clocks are primarily from the turn of the Century; i.e., from 1880 to 1920. My collection includes Seth Thomas, Sessions, New Haven, Ingraham, Waterbury, Gilbert and Ansonia. These clocks have fascinating histories. A few were ticking when Abe Lincoln was assassinated. Some are made of paper because of World War II. When electricity came, no one wanted these beauties and when the clocks come to me, they are neglected, and don’t appear beautiful. Then I restore the clocks and they work again. They don’t have to be ticking though to be appreciated as art. They can be enjoyed simply by looking at them for their beauty. I don’t consider myself an artist, but a custodian and restorer of history. |
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