by Carole Epp | Sep 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Ceramic glaze and earthenware, conventional materials, are intriguingly unconventionally used. Whereas
glaze usually acts as a mere covering layer in order to protect and to ornament earthenware,
Christensen swaps roles and examines the material for its form determining properties and
possibilities. The viscosity of the glaze, the porosity of the ceramic, the temperature of the kiln and
ever-present gravity serve as the tools in Christensen’s ongoing research, leading to mesmerizing
creations and unpredictable beauty.
CERAMICS BY CHRISTINA SCHOU CHRISTENSEN
AT GALLERY SOFIE LACHAERT
SOLO EXHIBITION
06-09-2013/06-10-2013
fri sat sun 11am – 6pm and by appointment
galerie sofie lachaert
st jozefstraat 30 tielrode belgium
www.lachaert.com tel + 32 3 7111963
by Carole Epp | Sep 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Revealed: Jun Kaneko
What’s inside the box?
On Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m.,
artist Jun Kaneko will unveil his monumental art on the steps of the
Gardiner Museum. Afterward, there will be a reception toasting the
artist and the many generous donors and Museum members who helped make
this exciting piece of public art installation happen. The reception
will be followed by a lecture in the Terrace Room where Jun Kaneko will
speak about his work.
“We are extremely excited to present Jun
Kaneko’s art to the City of Toronto, as it is his first major
installation here. The sculpture will become the new face of the
Gardiner Museum and comes at a very proud time for us – celebrating our
30th anniversary later this year,” says Rachel Gotlieb, Interim
Executive Director & Chief Curator.
What: Revealed: Jun Kaneko – The New Face of the Gardiner
Where: Gardiner Museum front steps – 111 Queen’s Park
When: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 5:30 p.m.; Lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Follow: @gardinermuseum #OutOfClay
Cost: Public Art Reveal: Free
Lecture: $15 general admission / $10 for members
No stranger to the Gardiner, making his final and only Canadian stop of his Travelling Exhibition
at Toronto’s Gardiner Museum back in 2011. The exhibit featured
larger-than-life ceramic sculptures, some of which were over seven feet
high.
About Jun Kaneko
Jun
Kaneko (American, born Japan 1942) studied painting in his native Japan
as a young man. In 1963, he moved to the United States where he studied
ceramics with a number of influential artists from the California
School, including Peter Voulkos and Paul Soldner. Although Kaneko is
best known for creating large-scale ceramic sculptures and
installations, painting has remained an important part of his artistic
practice throughout his career. In recent years Kaneko has also branched
out to design opera sets and costumes for several productions in Omaha,
Atlanta, Philadelphia and Vancouver.
About the Gardiner Museum
The
Gardiner Museum connects people, art and ideas by offering an intimate
look at one of the world’s oldest and most universal art forms –
ceramics. The Museum’s collections span continents and time, giving a
glimpse into the development of ceramic processes, decoration and form.
Year-round, the Museum mounts special exhibitions, events, lectures and
clay classes to complement its permanent collection. The Museum also
features the Gardiner Shop, which specializes in artist-designed,
artist-made merchandise. More information about the Museum and its
exhibitions can be found online at www.gardinermuseum.com. Members of the media can register to access the Gardiner Museum’s online media room (www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/news-and-media) where they may download images and additional media materials.
For more information please contact:
Lisa Raffaele
PUNCH Canada
o. 416.360.6522 x239
c. 647.896.0743
[email protected]
