2017 Exhibit Schedule, Claymakers' Gallery
Curated by Analia Howard
The Potters' Penguin Project
January 10 - February 11
The Potters’ Penguin Project is a community project to create and exhibit >1500 clay penguins, bringing the distant impacts of climate change home to makers and viewers. The show at Claymakers consists of nearly 2000 clay penguins created by 400+ participants. Most penguins originated in the NC Triangle area, but contributions to the exhibit come from as far west as Arizona and as far east as Spain and Germany.
January 10 - February 11
The Potters’ Penguin Project is a community project to create and exhibit >1500 clay penguins, bringing the distant impacts of climate change home to makers and viewers. The show at Claymakers consists of nearly 2000 clay penguins created by 400+ participants. Most penguins originated in the NC Triangle area, but contributions to the exhibit come from as far west as Arizona and as far east as Spain and Germany.
Mark Gordon: Material of Invention
February 17 - April 15
Mark Gordon’s ceramic and mixed-media sculptures, shown in “Material of Invention,” echo ancient vessels, architectural fragments, bio-morphology, or are composed of the simple, juxtaposition of three-dimensional geometries. In them, Gordon considers and develops his impressions of many modes of clay work – from brick making to primitive and contemporary pottery – that he gathered in places as disparate as the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Spain, Brazil, and New Zealand.
February 17 - April 15
Mark Gordon’s ceramic and mixed-media sculptures, shown in “Material of Invention,” echo ancient vessels, architectural fragments, bio-morphology, or are composed of the simple, juxtaposition of three-dimensional geometries. In them, Gordon considers and develops his impressions of many modes of clay work – from brick making to primitive and contemporary pottery – that he gathered in places as disparate as the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Spain, Brazil, and New Zealand.
Bailey Arend: Vestiges
April 21 -May 13
Bailey Arend combines ceramic work and raw clay in his installation, “Vestiges,” and creates a touchstone for reflection on the human role within the infinite web of nature. Arend’s work often explores the human body’s role as an instrument of measurement and expression relative to other forces in the world, and studies the physical motions and gestures fundamental to record keeping and art making. “Vestiges” brings together relics of prior human presence with the formation of fragile, new actions and their traces.
April 21 -May 13
Bailey Arend combines ceramic work and raw clay in his installation, “Vestiges,” and creates a touchstone for reflection on the human role within the infinite web of nature. Arend’s work often explores the human body’s role as an instrument of measurement and expression relative to other forces in the world, and studies the physical motions and gestures fundamental to record keeping and art making. “Vestiges” brings together relics of prior human presence with the formation of fragile, new actions and their traces.
"Path" Video
Completing the installation for "Vestiges"
On Saturday, April 22, students and volunteers worked with Arend to construct "Path," the raw clay portion of the exhibit, "Vestiges." "Path" creates a mirror to fired work on the opposite side of the gallery; seen together, the two halves form an extended figure eight composed of both fired and raw clay footprints.
Watch a video of the process here.
On Saturday, April 22, students and volunteers worked with Arend to construct "Path," the raw clay portion of the exhibit, "Vestiges." "Path" creates a mirror to fired work on the opposite side of the gallery; seen together, the two halves form an extended figure eight composed of both fired and raw clay footprints.
Watch a video of the process here.
Finished with Flame
May 30 – July 30
Three-person show featuring the wood-fired stoneware of
Durham area potters Julie Jones, Matt Hallyburton, & Curry Wilkinson.
May 30 – July 30
Three-person show featuring the wood-fired stoneware of
Durham area potters Julie Jones, Matt Hallyburton, & Curry Wilkinson.
"5th Annual Steinfest" - Exhibit of Contemporary Ceramic Beer Steins
September 29 - November 11
Claymakers’ "5th Annual Steinfest" showcases over 200 modern interpretations of the German stein, and features 60 ceramic artists from across the US and Canada. Now an annual event, the show brings people in the creative community together around local makers, craft beer, and the work of a distinctive group of nationally recognized potters.
September 29 - November 11
Claymakers’ "5th Annual Steinfest" showcases over 200 modern interpretations of the German stein, and features 60 ceramic artists from across the US and Canada. Now an annual event, the show brings people in the creative community together around local makers, craft beer, and the work of a distinctive group of nationally recognized potters.
Claymakers' Community Holiday Show
November 18 - January 30
Claymakers presents our annual, holiday group show of functional and sculptural work by local potters and clay artists. Exhibiting this season are Anya Avrutskaya, Gaines Bailey, Lisa Brown, Charlie Evergreen, Corinne Fox, Nancy Garrett-Mead, Deborah Harris, Nathan Hood, Judith Maier, Marsha Owen, Elizabeth Paley, Savannah Scarborough, Susan Trabka, and Lynn Wilson.
November 18 - January 30
Claymakers presents our annual, holiday group show of functional and sculptural work by local potters and clay artists. Exhibiting this season are Anya Avrutskaya, Gaines Bailey, Lisa Brown, Charlie Evergreen, Corinne Fox, Nancy Garrett-Mead, Deborah Harris, Nathan Hood, Judith Maier, Marsha Owen, Elizabeth Paley, Savannah Scarborough, Susan Trabka, and Lynn Wilson.