Here/Now Walkthrough July 25, 12pm

Live-streamed: JULY 25, 2020

Guest-curators Nikki Lewis and Katie Queen will lead a walkthrough of the exhibition Here/Now: Contemporary Narrative and Form in the Yunomi.

Here/Now is a ceramic cup invitational, which will consist of a small group of ceramic artists asked to construct a series of yunomi, utilitarian cups. The cylinder, being the root structure of most ceramic objects, leads to the yunomi, which can be playful and quickly made. The yunomi is a foundational form for most makers-inviting many options, directions, and intent. These are a range of contemporary vessel makers who are dedicated to rethinking traditional ideas. Using the cup as a launching point, this exhibition explores the historical ideal of the humble, anonymous Japanese potter juxtaposed with the American idealism of self-experience.

Participating artists: Ashley Bevington, Lesley McInally, Candice Methe, Jeff Oestrich, Elizabeth Pechacek, Amy Smith, Kevin Snipes, and Shoko Teruyama.

The talk will be streamed live via Zoom and Facebook. To register for the Zoom Webinar, please click here.

You will be able to view the talk on our Facebook page as well. Please email rsvp@craftinamerica.org for any more information about this event or if you are having difficulty registering.