Help support Forrest Lesch-Middelton on Kickstater

by | Feb 23, 2013 | Uncategorized

Origins Tile: Making a difference one tile at a time.

by
Forrest Lesch-Middelton

Through my work in clay I convey a passion for the parts of the
world that are often misrepresented when portrayed through war and
media. A few months ago a amazing company saw potential in my work and
made an offer to represent my Origins series of tile. In fact, Clé Tile
believes strongly in what I am doing and they have worked quickly to
feature Origins tile in The New York Times, and other major design
publications. As a result, more people have heard about my tile, leaving
me unable to produce at a rate that meets demand. Through Kickstarter I
hope to raise $20,000 to expand my studio so that it is able to scale
to meet any project, while still maintaining the integrity of the hand
made.

For full details and to donate please visit his kickstater page. 

Coming up next at AKAR…

by | Jul 4, 2012 | Uncategorized

Next Show:
Image and Form
A
contemporary bombardment of imagery brought on by relentless
advertising and unyielding production of photographs have left many of
us forgetting that often these images are more than a visual
representation; instead possess shape, take form, and live in our third
dimension. There’s a depth to be considered.

Nine potters now give us the chance to investigate what it means to consider image and
form. Primarily through decal transfers these artists represent not
only the visual but rather the visual in conjunction with the tangible.
How do they come together? Where do they meet? And what’s it mean to
bring an over saturated world of images into the intimate processes of
handmade ceramic? All questions to be considered when viewing Image and Form, from July 6th-20th.

Artists participating: Dan Anderson, Israel Davis, Andrew
Gilliatt, Julie Guyot, Erik Haagensen, Forrest Lesch-Middelton, Justin
Rothshank, Jane Shellenbarger, and Rimas VisGirda.

Next New Work:
Mitchell Spain

“…inventiveness
can come out of necessity to solve or fix a problem. It’s the small
details of ingenuity, the creativeness and resourcefulness used, that I
try to capture in my work.” Working with porcelain, Spain offers us some
truly original and exceptionally outstanding ceramics this month. Upon
first examination, these pots don’t look or feel like pottery at all,
but rather an old oil container or beer can dug up from any Midwest
farming homestead. This is truly amazing stuff, and while Spain
is only fresh out of an undergraduate degree, this young man is showing
skill and potential well beyond his years.

AKAR. 257 E. Iowa Avenue. Iowa City. IA 52240. T: 3193511227. WWW.AKARDESIGN.COM

 

Workshop with Forrest Lesch-Middelton

by | Nov 9, 2011 | Uncategorized


pattern — past to present

Forrest Lesch-Middelton
Using silkscreen and embossment transfers, Petaluma artist Forrest Lesch-Middelton, explores the use of pattern as a vehicle to express historical trends and changes of culture. Form, volume, surface and technology come together in his everyday ceramic objects that elicit a visceral and intellectual response. Forrest is the ceramics program director of the Sonoma Community Center and has taught at various Bay Area colleges including Santa Rosa Jr. College, City College of San Francisco, and Solano College. Pre-registration required. Class FA2VA • Sat, Nov 12, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
RAC Member $20 • Nonmember $25Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Ave
Richmond CA
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