American Clay: Modern Potters, Traditional Pots explores the concept of “traditional” ceramics within a contemporary context by featuring the work of 20 ceramic artists who interpret specific historical styles. Items on display will highlight such issues as the interplay between historical fidelity and personal inspiration, evolving definitions of “tradition bearers,” and the influence of various marketing and education criteria, supplemented by discourses on how participating artists approach these issues.
Curated by Stephen Earp, American Clay builds on a growing interest in traditional or “folk” art among many of today’s ceramic artists by featuring work reflecting such 17th – 18th century styles, including Redware, Delft, Mocha, and Rockingham.
This exhibition is sponsored by the Caroline R. Graboys Fund.
Exhibiting Artists:
Gina Chalfant
Stephen Earp
Michelle Erickson
Mary Farrell
Ned Foltz
Rick Hamelin and Gariné Arakelian
Related Programming:
American Clay Panel Discussion
Ken Henderson
Kevin Hicks
Brenda Hornsby Heindl
Joe Jostes
Selinda Kennedy
Peter Lenzo
Greg Shooner and Mary Shooner
Sue Skinner
Mara Superior
Lee-Ann Chellis Wessel
Stephanie Young