by Carole Epp | Aug 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
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White Heat is an exhibition of contemporary, Australian ceramic
jewellery. With its tactile quality and seductive nature, clay offers
endless possibilities in the creation of objects. The White Heat
exhibition showcases a diverse collection of new ceramic jewellery.
White Heat opens at Gaffa Gallery in Sydney this August before touring
to Craft ACT Canberra, Jam Factory in Adelaide and Wollongong City Art
Gallery in 2014-2015.
A specifically designed ‘Touch Table’ will be on display in White Heat,
providing an opportunity for visitors to explore the jewellery pieces
through senses other than sight. Approximately, one fifth of the
objects will be available to engage with. Co-curator and artist Zara
Collins says “I have always enjoyed visual arts exhibitions that create
an opportunity to engage with the work using senses other than sight,
creating a sense of play whether the visitors are adults or children. It
is joyous to watch.”
Specifically designed tours for members of the community with hearing or
sight impairments will be offered in each venue on tour. Two
free public programs will be offered on Saturdays at Gaffa Gallery.
Touch Tour :
Saturday 10 August.
1-2pm
Special Sydney Design Week Touch Tour:
Saturday 17 August.
11am – noon
Open Tour accompanied by an AUSLAN interpreter :
Saturday 17 August.
1-2pm
Bookings essential, numbers limited. To book please contact [email protected]
For more information:
whiteheatexhibition.blogspot.com.au
www.facebook.com/WhiteHeatExhibition
www.zaracollins.com
www.gaffa.com.au
Gaffa
281 Clarence Street, Sydney.
by Carole Epp | Jul 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Each August St. Pete
Clay welcomes in a new crop of Artists-in-Residence. The purpose of
this exhibition is to familiarize the community with this year’s group.
New AIR’s include Lydia Johnson most recently completed Post
Baccalaureate fro University of Hartford, Sarah Holt, Core Student at
Penland, Jeremy Wallace, Resident at Baltimore Clayworks and Holly
Siggelow, Member of St. Pete Clay. Returning Artists-in-Residence are
Jessica Carter and Brice Dyer. Residents will also be giving artist
talks on their work, past experiences and inspirations. Free and open
to the public!
Location: 420 22nd St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Artist Participating: Jessica Carter, Brice Dyer, Sarah Holt, Lydia Johnson, Holly Siggelow, and
Jeremy Wallace.
Open from: August 2-31st
Opening Reception: August 10th 6-9pm
Artist Talks: September 5th 6-9pm
St. Pete Clay 2013
420 22nd Street South,
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
p# 727-896-2529
by Carole Epp | Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
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Gallery Opening Reception
Friday, July 26th
5:00 – 7:00 PM
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by Carole Epp | Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
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Mary Fischer
“The Architecture of Space”
“Flaming Roof” Mary Fischer
Please join us for an opening reception with the Artist
First Friday, August 2, 6-9pm
Exhibition on display through September 29
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settled by her great-grandparents
and where Fischer grew up. Her sculptures of barns, water towers,
granaries and other farm buildings are influenced by her surroundings on
the Texas landscape. Fischer has always been fascinated with buildings and architecture,
“I’ve been interested in buildings and photographing buildings and
reading architectural magazines ever since I can remember”. Fischer’s
constructions are all hand built from slabs and extruded sections of
clay. Using a paper maquette as a pattern, she assembles the clay parts
much like, “playing with Legos. The more pieces there are to play with,
the more ideas there are to explore.” Mary began her studies in ceramics
at an arts center in Austin, TX after returning from a tour with the
Air Force as an Intelligience Officer. She has been an exhibitor at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival
in Denver for the last seven years, and now we are delighted to
showcase her unique yet familiar ceramic constructions at Plinth
Gallery. Please join us for our opening reception with the artist on
First Friday, August 2nd, from 6-9pm. “Covered Silo” Mary Fischer |
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Mary Fischer Workshop: “Printing on Clay” August 3-4
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this two-day workshop, Mary will demonstrate her process of
handbuilding, printing images on clay and using ceramic stains and
slips. Techniques include use of plexiglass plates to transfer images,
using printed images from magazines or other sources, image manipulation
using Photoshop,
and use of paper or fabric to transfer images similar to a monoprint.
There will be discussion and demonstration of correct pigment
formulation, and plenty of time for hand-on practice of the
techniques.
Class size is limited and registration is first-come, first served. Fee of $250 includes all materials, and lunch catered by Fuel Cafe. Participants can receive graduate credit through Adams State University. Check our website for more information and contact us to register. |
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