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The road to PQ , was best illustrated by ''Sandy Bonds: Needless to say, I was thrilled by the chance to have my work displayed in the PQ '99. I had been told sometime back in the 80's that the Stage Expo would lead to the PQ, which is one of the many reasons that I have been so diligent about submitting my work every other year (in Design Expo). It was very fulfilling for that to finally pay off and I hope that connection will continue in the future. It certainly is an incentive for me to continue participating.'' Sandy is professor of costume design at the University of Oregon and a member of United Scenic Artists. Her costume designs have been selected for inclusion in each of the biennial USITT Design Expositions since 1984 and were part of the award-winning 1987 American exhibit in the Prague Quadrennial. Hopefully, the biennial Design Expo will be a vital part of all future PQ's and will continue to serve as an incentive for designers throughout the country. |
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When speaking of incentive, the words of two Design Expo winners express their experiences at the exhibition: ''The American exhibit tried very hard to show a fair and legitimate cross section of design over the past four years. There was work from all across the states, from Broadway, to off-Broadway, to large Regional Theatre, and to University Theatre. The designers names were a wonderful reminder of the diversity of talents which make up our ethnically rich country. It was a privilege to be among those selected and I have come back enriched with a love for what I do and a new found respect for the artistry of design''. Laura Crow is an internationally-known designer whose costumes have been seen in Japan, England, Europe, and the USA. A professor at the University of Connecticut, she is most noted for her poetic realism designs for plays of Lanford Wilson on Broadway. Awards include Drama Desk and Obie. |
