$15
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Saturday Potluck and Presentation
June 6th: 6:00 - 8:00pm
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This is a relaxed and casual event, featuring a talk by artist Jennifer McCurdy. Jennifer will discuss her unique process of throwing, altering, and carving porcelain. She will also talk about her creative development, and give tips for navigating the art world as a ceramicist.
There will be a community potluck before the prestation.
Bring food to share and a curious mind!
WHERE: BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th @ 6pm
WHAT TO BRING: Food for the potluck!
Tickets are $15. You must register in advance!
(Seats will be limited)
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About the Artist
"I use a translucent porcelain body because it has a beautiful surface. It can convey the qualities of light and shadow that I wish to express. After I throw my vessel on the potter's wheel, I alter the form to set up a movement of soft shadow. When the porcelain is leather hard, I carve patterns to add energy and counterpoint. Some of the finished pieces hold elusive glimpses of the balance between the convex and the concave, and light absorbed and reflected. I marry the fine porcelain with the ancient art of gilding. The 23-carat gold leaf illumines the interior of the vessel, to reveal new curves and patterns."
Jennifer received a BFA from Michigan State University in 1979 and then learned how to formulate and throw porcelain at Florida Atlantic University under John McCoy in 1980. She has since become recognized internationally for her swirling sculptures inspired by the natural world. Her work can be found in the permanent collections of 22 museums across the US, including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the American Museum of Ceramic Art.
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Admission is $15, you must register in advance (seats are limited)!