Cary Lewis Long
Cary Lewis Long | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961 (age 62–63) Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley |
| Known for | Sculptor, Conceptual Art |
| Movement | Conceptual Art, Relational Art |
Cary Lewis Long is an American sculptor, conceptual artist, and former businessman.
Early life and education[edit]
Long was born in 1961 in Bakersfield, California. He studied art and philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley.
Career[edit]
Between 1993 and 2008, Long created and operated Nova Express Café, an outer-space and fantasy-themed café and art space in Los Angeles.[1] Much of the decor was fabricated from found objects and second-hand materials.[2] His approach was to integrate direct experience of art with everyday life gestures as to make art widely accessible and egalitarian. Each seating area was fabricated into an imaginative fantasy zone defined by sculptural art.[3] Many performances by poets, musicians and artists were free to the public.[4] The singular appeal of his "walk in sculpture that sells pizza"[5] garnered a devoted interest and following during its existence.[6]
After the closure of Nova Express Café, he began work at his Robot Iguana Studio to produce new works and sculptures.
Personal life[edit]
Long lives in Los Angeles, California.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Johnson, Hillary. "A Funky Sci-Fi Motif Makes a trip to the Nova Express Cafe a Fantastic Voyage", "Los Angeles Times", Los Angeles, 26 February 1995. Retrieved on 26 February 1995.
- ^ Galloway, Laura. "A Decor That's Out of This World", "Los Angeles Times" Los Angeles, 11 February 1996. Retrieved on 11 February 1996.
- ^ Ridenour, Al. "A Fantasy Getaway Right in Town" Archived 2014-08-12 at the Wayback Machine, "Los Angeles Times" Los Angeles, 5 September 2002. Retrieved on 5 September 2002.
- ^ Mitchell, Kathleen. "Cafe’s Spoken Word Night Allows for Openminded, Accessible Art", "Daily Bruin" Los Angeles, 4 February 2004. Retrieved on 4 February 2004.
- ^ Ridenour, Al. "A Fantasy Getaway Right in Town" Archived 2014-08-12 at the Wayback Machine, "Los Angeles Times" Los Angeles, 5 September 2002. Retrieved on 5 September 2002.
- ^ Behrens, Zach. "Nova Express Cafe to Close This Week" Archived 2017-11-05 at the Wayback Machine, "LAist", Los Angeles, 2 March 2008. Retrieved on 2 March 2008.