Week Two- Artist in the Square
July 30th, 2008See how Ben’s a-MAZE-ing artwork has progressed!
The Cup Named By Morning Call as a Favorite Ice Cream Parlor
July 25th, 2008The Cup was named one of the top seven favorite ice cream parlors in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Call!
Read the story HERE
Week One-Artist in the Square
July 21st, 2008
A-MAZE-ing artist comes to Campus Square
July 15th, 2008Local artist Ben Pawlowski brings his talent and energy to Campus Square in a 6 week, temporary installation. He plans on using the large windows in businesses for the project.
Ben Pawlowski, local elementary art teacher and member of Community Artists Network (CAN), will bring his talent to Campus Square for a six week temporary installation of his “aMAZEing” art. The idea for the installation was formed out of a conversation Pawlowski had with ArtsLehigh director, Silagh White during a CAN event held at Campus Square last spring.
From there, Pawlowski worked with Lehigh University Business Services and ArtsLehigh to develop a thorough project plan, aiming at displaying his art and bringing some imaginative color and excitement to the businesses at Campus Square.
The project will consist of Pawlowski’s Maze Art, a modern art form that has already given him recognition here in the Lehigh Valley. The installation will take six weeks for Pawlowski to complete, but he is mum about what the final project will look like.
“I am expressing one big, bold message through four images, but I am not going to spell it out for people” he says, “I want people to look into it and find meaning.”
Pawlowski’s artwork commonly contains double meanings and hidden messages reflecting both the world of art and his own personal life. Inspired by artists such as Rene Magritte and graffiti artists of the 70’s and 80’s, Pawlowski creates pieces ranging from immense mazes to found object art, such as the chair he has in his living room that was once a television.
“I try to get my audience to see more in the world around them, to see things from a different perspective,” he says.
Along with teaching elementary art for the Allentown School District, Pawlowski is developing a reputation as a sought-after local artist. He is a featured artist in an artist co-op at the Wired Gallery and Cafe on Main Street in Bethlehem. He can also be seen at various art shows and events around the Lehigh Valley.
Pawlowski begins his installation on July 18. Watch his project grow at campussquare.net.
In late August 2002, The Cup, also known as the Bethlehem Dairy Store, opened its second location in the Campus Square retail area. The original Bethlehem Dairy Store on Linden Street in North Bethlehem has been a favorite of area families looking to enjoy many flavors of homemade ice cream for over 85 years.
With four convenient locations in Bethlehem, Johnny’s Bagels is a great place for breakfast and lunch. We offer the freshest bagels, hand-rolled and prepared in the old-style tradition.
