GRAPHIC CLAY
juried by Jason Bige Burnett, will highlight new developments and
techniques in surface design of ceramic art and will showcase new
talent as well as highlight known experts in the field. This vibrant
and illustrative exhibition will include methods such as sgraffito,
mishima, china paint, ceramic decals and print processes on clay.
Juried Artists: Stuart Asprey (OK),Claire
Bresette (TX), Kira Call (MA), Angela Carbone (TX), Amy Chase (KY),
Jenny Rose Clay (IL), Allison Cochran (OH), David T. Collins/Luciana M.
Lazzarino(GA), Patrick Coughlin (PA), Nicolas Darcourt (MN), Alice
Drew (MA), Sydney Ewerth (AL), Mary Patricia Fretz (NY), Justin Gerace
(CT), Mia Halton (MD), Kirsten Mae Heteji (NJ), Carol Hurwitch (MD),
Bradley Klem (AZ), Marina Kuchinski (IL), Paul Maloney (IN), E Clark
Marshall (UT), Colleen McCall (NY), Lynne Molner (MD), Sara
Morales-Morgan (PA), Emily Nickel (IN), Rick Nickel (VA), Gin O’Keefe
(MO), Michael Poness (MD), Don Reynolds (CT), Michael Roche (MA), Susan
Sidebottom (IN), Rebecca Sipper (GA), Greg Stahly (MI), Missy Steele
(MD), David Stevens (OK), Shannon Sullivan (CA), Ian Thomas (PA), Kodi
Thompson (FL), Kwok Pong Tso (MO), Stephanie Wilhelm (MD), Scott
Ziegler (NC).
Invited Artists: Molly Anne Bishop (IL), Shae
Bishop (NC), Jeremy Brooks (IL), Charlie Cummings (FL), Israel Davis
(MI), Andrew Gilliatt (TX), Jeremy Kane (AK), Richard Peterson (OH),
Justin Rothshank (IN), Kristin Schoonover (NC), Paul Andrew Wandless
(IL), Adero Willard (MA), Liz Zlot Summerfield (NC).
This
exhibition brings together objects that navigate complicated
expressions of sexuality, gender identity, and queerness in contemporary
ceramics. Six artists, at various stages in their careers, skillfully
give voice to themes of sexual politics, from quiet suggestions to overt
articulations, through a full variety of ceramic expressions—functional
vessels, wall tiles, and sculptural forms. In the past four decades,
our society has seen dramatic shifts in the visibility and social
acceptance of sexual and gender identities and expressions once
dismissed simply as deviant. Through humor, irony, and tension, Sexual Politics aims to acknowledge these changes, pause in the moment, and problematize the future. Curated by Kelly Connole, Sexual Politics features the work of Jeremy Brooks (Carbondale, IL), Mark Burns (Las Vegas, NV), Ron Geibel (Port Chester, NY), Kathy King (Boston, MA), Christina West (Marietta, GA), and Dustin Yager (Minneapolis, MN).
Related Educational Events
We are excited to also welcome Mark Burns for the opening reception
on March 13. Burns will give an artist talk on Thursday, March 12, at 6
pm in NCC’s library. This event is also and open to the public.
Finally, Kathy King will present a free workshop during the closing
weekend of the show. King’s graphic pots and sculpture will be the
subject of her artist talk and hands-on workshop. Join us to tell your
own stories in clay! Saturday, April 25, 12 – 5 pm. Reservations are not
required, but space is limited. All materials will be provided.
Ron Geibel joined us as a resident artist from January 2 – 18, in preparation for the exhibition.
Come be part of the crew that
makes Watershed such an amazing place to be. And you get to be here all
summer! Work, live and play on the beautiful coast of Maine. Be an
active participant in one of the most creative environments in the
country. Deadline for applications: 16 March. Go here for details: http://watershedceramics.org/artists/summer-employment/‘
Imagine designing a 3D object on your computer, printing it in 3D and
translating that into a ceramic object. and imagine doing it in an
inspiring century-old factory while surrounded by creative minds from
around the world.
With Medalta’s Bits to Atoms workshop (in
partnership with Medicine Hat College), you can do all of this. Bits to
Atoms facilitators will take you through the process of digital design
and 3D printing, in plastic. From there, you will make a plaster mould
from your plastic object, which will serve as the model for your ceramic
piece.
This exciting opportunity is perfect for anyone working
in the field of Education, Digital Design & Rending or Ceramic Art
who is always looking for ways to incorporate new technologies into
their practice.
