Working Pots III 2018 and Janelle Gramling

Exhibition runs May 31st through July 2nd.

Join us for the opening reception of our 3rd Annual Juried Utilitarian Ceramics Exhibition: Working Pots, and mixed media sculptures by Janelle Gramling on June 1st, 2018.

FREE Demonstrative Workshop by Liz Pechacek: TBA

This years guest juror is Liz Pechacek, an artist working out of Minneapolis, MN.

Wall Sculptures by Janelle Gramling

STATEMENT

My current sculptural work often uses gravity as an important element in the form. Pieces are designed to be placed on a wall, usually by one singular hanging point, activating my intended drape and balance. Each piece is designed in an interesting play between my calculated engineering within gravity’s constraint and my intuitive, expressive impulses. Forms that are mathematical and perfect in concept, become flawed, natural, and human when brought to life in real materials. Geometric shapes are slightly imperfect, ceramic pieces warp in the kiln, and surfaces bear blemishes including my own fingerprints.

Themes of ecology, balance, and interconnectedness speak through the ways in which strands of fiber weave their way though geometric forms in clay and wrap around branches of found driftwood. Ceramic, wood, and natural fibers colored with plant-based dyes are materials that feel basic and elemental. Combining “animal, vegetable, and mineral" in very deliberate and simple ways can highlight the narratives of the materials and invite the viewer to ponder the piece’s construction.

Working Pots III Participating Artists:

Christina Bendo, Nara Burgess, Amanda Bury, Clare Burson, Allee Etheridge, Jena Gilbert-Merrill, Seth Green, Laurie Harris, Dane Hodges, Carla Hughes, DeVan Jimenzez, Harrison Levenstein, Nikki Lewis, Chris Lively, Antonio Martinez, John Masello, Scott McClellan, Jacob Meer, Avra Messe, David Morrison, Sarah Nikitopoulos, Paige Otoole, Gretchen Quinn, Shana Salaff, Chanakarn Semachai, Brianna Shimer, Sarah Steininger, Kyla Strid, Lee Stuurmans, Samuel Thompson, Hannah Thompsett, Sara Truman, and artist duo Carly Van Anglen and David Ferro.

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AWARD WINNERS:

thank you so much to our generous donors!!

1st Place - Sponsored by US Bank ($300)- Scott McClellan