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Wednesday, June 7, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER C1 Arts & Entertainment f S Editor: Carol Baldwin 845-3824 (Extension 254); Fax: 337-5567 By Scott M acArthur SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER ,|ulv 7-8-9. 2000 90 ^ 815-2022 www.oakyillejazzfest.com The Sensual Nude This second annual group exhibition ofnude sculptures and paintings opens on Friday W hen Oakville artist Steve Hudak opens the doors of his studio to the public this weekend for his second annual show entitled The Sensual Nude, he will be attempting to reach on a deep level. "Nudity is the human form at its purist," said the 28-year-old sculptor, who runs Industrial Artspace, a two-unit complex on Wyecroft Road where he teaches sculpting and mould-making and rents space to interested artists. "Art is a lan guage and a means by which artists communicate their feelings to others. Nudity, whether sculpted, drawn, or used in any other form of art, gives the artist a chance to perfect his or her skills." Hudak, who began sculpting at the age of seven, started creating nudist art at the end of 1998. He was very proud of his first project, and its untimely destruction led him on a crusade to make more. "My first project I created a very sensual, beautiful sculpture of a woman," he said. "I had placed my work in the kiln and it overheated, which blew the head off of my sculpture. I start ed making more to prove that the mistake wasn't my fault and I moved from clay to porcelain, which pushed my skills to the limit and forced me to improve my art." After producing a number of fine works, Hudak was ready to host his first art show. In May, 1999, he opened his studio to the public for the inaugural unveiling of The Sensual Nude, a group exhibition that experienced success far beyond his expectations. "I was prepared for about 200 people to show up at the most," said Hudak, whose mother is also an artist. "We ended up having around 400 to 450 people come in throughout the course of the night. Some of my artist friends didn't think the show would work, so we managed to prove Photo by Barrie Erskine Veronica's Secret is one of many nude sculp tures Steve Hudqk has created over the years. His second annual The Sensual Nude exhibi tion will open on Friday. This group exhibit will also include the work of Rena Sava, Lyn Estall, Robyn Morrisey, Ilse Picazo, Mike Dywelska, Sharon Noble, Fred Mitchell, Karen Walker and Michael Augustine. them wrong." Hudak, who is actively involved with the town's art community, always felt that nudist art was an untapped market in Oakville that had potential for success. "It's a well-known fact that we live in a con servative town, so the opportunities for exposure of audience this type o f art are limited," he said. "Despite his that, I was confident that there were people in Oakville who appreciate art depicting the human form and decided to test the waters. The response I got was phenomenal." Hudak teaches two classes every week at his - studio for Sheridan College's portfolio develop ment program. He makes appearances at local - · schools to discuss art with kids, and he conducts - a weekend mould-making course three or four times a year. While art has become his life's work, he never · encourages students to choose it as a career path. : "W henever I speak to kids, I never tell them to take up art as a career," said Hudak, who added that the income from making moulds is : necessary for him to avoid finding a jo b that is not related to art. "Most artists have other full time jobs and do art in their spare time." He admits that he's lucky to be in the position ! he's in and likes the freedom his jo b gives him day to day. "I can come to work and leave work when I please," he said. "It's a m atter of self-discipline, which is something I've learned over time. If I'm lazy and don't come in until noon, I'm not going to get anything done until noon." The Sensual Nude will showcase sculptures and paintings by 10 different artists, including Hudak, with life drawings being done on site. Refreshments at Friday's opening will include shish kebabs by chef John Keuper and chocolate nude sculptures by Hudak. The opening celebrations will get underway at 8 p.m. on June 9th in Industrial Artspace, 2334 Wyecroft Rd., Units 8 and 9, and will continue until midnight. Attendance is by invitation only and restricted to those aged 19 and over. Admis sion is a donation of $5, minimum, to Breast Cancer Support Services. And there is a no-jeans dress code in effect. This unique exhibition continues on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free on those two days, and everyone is welcome. For more information on The Sensual N ude, or for details on rental availability at Industrial Artspace, call 469-8954. Sheridan Style, 2000 The triple threat perform ers in Sheridan C ollege's m usical theatre program will strut their stuff in the annual Sheridan Style show, which opens at Theatre Sheridan tonight (Wednesday) and continues at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sheridan Style is the program 's year-end revue that travels through cottage country during the summer before returning in September for its final four-day run at Theatre Sheridan. This year's show, M ovin' in the G roove, will feature a mixture of gen res and eras and will showcase the singing, dancing and acting talents of graduating students. Tickets are $24; however, this week's shows are almost all sold out. So, those who are interested in seeing this energetic, musical revue should call the box office at 815-4049 as soon as possible. Sheridan College is located at 1430 Trafalgar Rd., where parking is free evenings and weekends. Those who miss the opportunity of seeing the show this week can follow it to cottage country where the cast will present Sheridan Style: M ovin' in the Groove on Mondays at Clevelands House in Muskoka (1-888-567-1177), on Tuesdays at Bayview Wildwood Resort in Port Stanton (1-800-461 0243), on Thursdays at Talisman Mountain Resort & Convention Cen tre in Kimberley (1-800-265-3759), on Fridays at Fern Resort in Orillia (1800-567-3376) and on Saturdays at W ig-A-Mog Inn in Haliburton (1-800661-2010). Photo by Peter C. McCusker Michelle Doyle, Robin Sears, Justin Nurse (kneeling), Amber Handley, Star Domingue and, rear: Mike Lomenda, Chris Trussell and Jon Snyder make up the cast of this year's Sheridan Style show which will tour cottage country during July and August. 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