The RISD Ceramics Department only holds these every three years — I know that because I just looked up the word “triennial” just to make sure. Up now at the Woods-Gerry Gallery, “Clean Up is Cancelled” will run through January 26. There is a lot to like here: Bowls, sculptures, textile/ceramic combos, lustrous glazes, even …
The RISD Senior Shows are cycling through at the Woods-Gerry Gallery, as they do every spring. Individual shows are only up for four days so don’t delay. Up now is Ceramics & Printmaking and it’s a good one. Seen here is one section of an intaglio and silkscreen montage, “Microcosm” by Nita Miller (BFA Printmaking …
Organic shapes abound in the ceramics on view at the Woods-Gerry Gallery: pods, husks, fungi, twigs, antlers, urchins, and the suggestive melty, drippy blobs seen here. Only a few members of the RISD Ceramics Department seem interested in geometric shapes. But there is a lot to like here. This illuminated installation by Ziheng Zhu (MFA …
A closing reception will be held Thursday at the Bell Gallery for the 2015 NCECA Biennial, an international juried exhibition. From a slate of 1147 entries, the jurors choose fifty works issuing from 22 states and Canada, Hong Kong, Italy, Romania, South Korea and Sweden. Works range from functional pottery to installations with associated video …
First my rant: At the front entrance to the lovely Botanical Center, affixed to the outside wall next to the door, is a speaker blaring some goddawful AM oldies station! This stuff is bad enough when one is pumping gas, but in a public park where people go to find a little peace and quiet …
The AS220 Galleries are highlighting ceramic works by local, national and international artists this month, in anticipation of the upcoming NCECA 49th annual conference taking place here in town from March 25 to 28. Seen here is ‘Boots’ by Theodor Kropf a ceramist whose recent work — The Cabinet of Curiosities: Transparency of Belief — …
The 2015 NCECA Biennial, an exhibition of contemporary ceramics, opens Saturday at the Bell Gallery and runs through March 29th. There’s some wild looking stuff here. The 2015 NCECA Biennial is an international juried ceramics exhibition organized by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and presented at the Bell Gallery in conjunction …
(9.29) Not just the Iron Chef, this is The Ultimate Chef. This year, teams are made of winners from previous years who will battle for the title of Ultimate Chef in this fifth annual live sculpture making competition! Each team is made up of four members; a Team Leader, a Sous Chef (a seasoned metalworking …
The Steel Yard is firing up torches, building forges, and igniting kilns in preparation for the upcoming class season; and are happy to announce that registration is now open for the fall course season! This fall the Steel Yard is offering classes in blacksmithing, ceramics, foundry arts, jewelry, and welding. Students will be able to …
Beverages — snacks — music — clay! The Steel Yard invites everyone to Clay-Doh, the first Works in Progress Fundraiser of 2010. With plenty of ways to get your hands dirty, drinks for kids and adults, good music and great conversation, Clay-Doh is fun for the whole family. Available for purchase at the bowl sale will …
Head over to the Steel Yard on Friday and get your hands into it at the Clay-Doh & Bowl Sale. Learn how to throw, build, and roll while enjoying wine, beer, soda and great music. Check out the bowl sale and purchase pottery hand-crafted by Steel Yard Ceramics Cooperative Residents. This is one of the …