by Carole Epp | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
August 23rd – September 30th, 2014
MudFire presents Girl Parts, an exploration of all things GIRL,
whether they be sugar and spice or something more sinister. This show
includes tiles, mugs, pots, sculptures, and a wide array of color, style
and material.
This show has a bit of everything – from pretend boyfriends and
lovely lady postcards to inticing sculptures from Kyungmin Park and
Kirsten Stingle give us something a little more to ponder about
femininity. Come see for yourself!
Starting August 23rd – this work will be on view in the gallery and
online – we will be holding a reception celebrating these delightful
works from 5pm – 8pm on Saturday August 23rd. Kirsten Stingle will be
here to discuss her work.
Featured Artists
Shalene Valenzuela
Kirsten Stingle
Thomas Fink
David Robinson
Amanda Barr
Autumn Higgins
Justin Rothshank
Carole Epp
Chris Lewis
Kaitlyn Pruitt
Doreen Baskin
Meg Walsh
Kyungmin Park
Kathryn Rauth
Steve Hansen
Natasha Gainey
Amy Lynn Hess
Andy Jackson
MudFire
175 Laredo Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
by Carole Epp | Aug 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
The
Nevica Project would like to take this opportunity to feature some of
the beautiful work made by artist Kirk Mangus. Kirk was a leader and
mentor in the field of ceramics, serving as head of the ceramics program
at the Kent State University School of Art from 1985 until his death in
2013. Collected nationally and internationally, he was the recipient of
two National Endowment for the Arts grants, four Ohio Arts Council
fellowships, a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts fellowship, and a
McKnight fellowship residency at the Northern Clay Center in
Minneapolis.
We would like to give a special thanks to Eva Kwong, his widow, that helped make this exhibition possible. A portion of all the
proceeds will be donated to the Kirk Mangus Ceramics Scholarship Fund at
Kent State University. If you would like to make a donation, please do
so by sending a check to: Eva Kwong c/o School of Art, Kent State
Univ., 400 Janik Dr., Kent,OH. 44242. It is a 501c3 account- all
donations are fully tax-deductible for the donor and it would benefit so
many students..
http://www.thenevicaproject.com/remembering-kirk-mangus/
© The Nevica Project 2014
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by Carole Epp | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
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| The exhibition space at the CRC Brickyard |
Ceramic Research Center Makes A Move
by Tom Budzak (www.tombudzak.com)
photos by Melissa Budzak
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| The exhibition space at the CRC Brickyard |
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| The exhibition space at the CRC Brickyard |
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| A view of the display cases and works by Jun Kaneko |
With over 3,500 pieces from the 1950s to the present, the ASU Art
Museum’s Ceramic Research Center houses one of the most significant
collections of contemporary ceramics in the U.S. As you can imagine,
when the center needed to relocate a mile down the road due to
construction near campus it was no small feat. The new location, know as
the Brickyard, provides the same access for students, scholars and the
public for research and inspiration. There is open storage of the
permanent collection and a exhibition space for curated shows. There is
something for everyone in the CRC’s collection; hours can be lost
looking through the cabinets at the truly impressive mixture of ceramic
pieces. The new, larger space allowed for the addition of a retail shop
that showcases talented local and national ceramic artists.
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| Polka-Dot Mushroom. Allan Widenhofer, 1967, glazed stoneware 19×13 inches |
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| Discover America. Erik Gronborg, 1972, glazed earthenware, lusters, 3 ¼ x 13 ¼ x 15 3/8 inches |
In addition to a change in location, there will soon be a change in
curator. In his final show as curator prior to his retirement after 11
years, Peter Held pulled together a fantastic show centered on the idea
of the passion and compulsion in people to collect. The show, These
Are Some of My Favorite Things, features permanent collection pieces
alongside eight collections on loan from private collectors. The show
highlights cabinets of curiosities, knickknacks, and creative tableaus
from local artists, designers and the public-at-large. There are kitschy
pieces, wood, watercolors, found objects and, of course, ceramic
works. The eight collections on loan include: Cyndi Coon (small white
objects); Emily Long (vintage Arizona objects); Gretchen Freeman (folk
and naïve art); Mark Klett (sunrise sticks); Randall and Katherine
Schmidt (military trench art); Joe Willie Smith (African folk and naïve
art); Kathleen Vanesian (Mexican folk art) and Kurt Weiser (childhood
and travel memorabilia). All of the collections have their own appeal,
but Kurt Weiser’s collection of odds and ends is delightful and a great
incite into possible inspiration in the studio.
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| One of Kurt Weiser’s cabinets from his studio show the items from childhood and travel memorabilia that serve as inspiration. |
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| One of Kurt Weiser’s cabinets from his studio show the items from childhood and travel memorabilia that serve as inspiration. |
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| Cyndi Coon’s collection of small white objects evoke a peaceful nostalgia and show her eye for design. |
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| Cyndi Coon’s collection of small white objects evoke a peaceful nostalgia and show her eye for design. |
The pieces that were chosen by Peter Held from the permanent collection
focused on the Funk Movement of ceramics. The Funk Movement is one of
Held’s favorite time periods in the growth in the American studio
ceramics. Robert Arneson at the University of California-Davis
influenced the Funk Movement greatly, guiding students to explore new
areas in the medium. Fittingly, one of the stand out pieces was Robert
Arneson’s “House Box” from 1966 (Stoneware, Luster that measures 8 ½ x 8
x 5 ¾ inches). Other artists included in the show are Fred Bauer,
David Gilhooly, Erik Gronborg, Peter VandenBerge and Patti Warashina.
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| Firey. Sergei Isupov, 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 25 ¾ x 19 ½ x18 inches |
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| The cases at the CRC are currently organized by the decade, so viewers can take a tour of ceramics from 1950 to the present. |
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| Firey. Sergei Isupov, 2009, stoneware, stain, glaze, 25 ¾ x 19 ½ x18 inches |
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| The Museum Store showcases talented local and national ceramic artists. |
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| A view of one of the display cabinets featuring present day ceramics. |
The show opened on July 19th and the closing reception is on October 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
ASU Art Museum Brickyard
699 South Mill Ave, Suite 108, Tempe, AZ
480.965.7092
asuartmuseum.asu.edu/ceramicsresearchcenter/
The ASU Art Museum is part of the Herberger
Institute for Design and the Arts at
Arizona State University.
