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Claybodies: Reinterpreting the Figure This exhibition of ceramic sculpture will explore the diverse ways in which contemporary artists interpret the human form in fired clay. Claybodies will show art ranging from small to large and from traditional representation to semi-abstract reference to the body. The exhibition curators are Ingrid Renard and Hildreth York. Clay, one of the most ancient art materials, is a seductive medium for contemporary artists for its malleability, infinite possibilities of surface treatment and the transformations achieved through glazes and firing. Claybodies: Reinterpreting the Figure is unique in bringing together the following notable artists: Adrian Arleo, Tom Bartel, Paola Borgatta, Bruce Dehnert, Judy Fox, Mary Frank, Sergei Isupov, Rob Kirsch, Judy Moonelis, Mike Prather, Akio Takamori, Peter VandenBerge, Kukuli Velarde, and Etta Winigrad. In conjunction with this exhibition, the Museum's education department will offer a workshop titled Bisque Fired Earthenware Tiles. This workshop, taught by internationally exhibiting artist and sculptor Joanna Platt, will run over the course of three Saturdays (March 5, March 26, and April 9). Tuition is $190 for non-members and $170 for members (includes all materials, tools, glazing, and firing fees). Register on or before February 15 and save $10. Deadline to register for this workshop is February 22. In addition, a workshop by exhibiting artist Bruce Dehnert is planned for the spring as part of The Peters Valley Craft Center/Hunterdon Art Museum Partnership: Explorations in Fine Craft. For more information or to register, visit www.hunterdonartmusuem.org or call 908.735.8415. |
ABOVE: Tom Bartel, Red Headed Step Child, 2010
Ceramic and found object
36 x 18 x 12 inches
Courtesy of the artist
Photo by Steve Paszt
