Here/Now: Contemporary Narrative and Form in the Yunomi
Upon the centennial of the founding of Leach Pottery, the Craft in America Center is pleased to present two exhibitions celebrating the cup as object and the impact of Bernard Leach on studio ceramics. The other exhibition, A Humble Legacy, will be on view through September 19 as well.
During the closure of the Craft in America Center, we invite you to explore our virtual exhibition, browse the digital catalog, and look through the image gallery below.
For questions and more information about this exhibition or to set-up a virtual walkthrough, please contact us at center@craftinamerica.org
Here/Now: Contemporary Narrative and Form in the Yunomi is a ceramic cup invitational, which consists 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. Here/Now is guest-curated by Nikki Lewis and Katie Queen.
Participating artists: Ashley Bevington, Lesley McInally, Candice Methe, Jeff Oestreich, Liz Pechacek, Amy Smith, Kevin Snipes, and Shoko Teruyama.
Virtual Exhibition:
Click and drag, or use your arrow keys, to see a 360ยบ view of the virtual space, including tags with object information and images.
Exhibition Catalog:
Printed copies of this catalog are available on Blurb for $15.
Click on the catalog to view full screen and zoom options
Image Gallery:
Museum Gallery Space:
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Ashley Bevington:
Ashley Bevington, Pink & Blue Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Pink & Blue Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Pink & Blue Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Green & Yellow Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Green & Yellow Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Green & Yellow Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020 Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020
Lesley McInally:
Lesley McInally, Emotional Landscapes, 2020 Lesley McInally, You have the power & I am enough, 2020 Lesley McInally, Within & You had the power all along, 2020 Lesley McInally, Become & Becoming, 2020 Lesley McInally, Look within & I am enough, 2020 Lesley McInally, Believe I & Believe II, 2020 Lesley McInally, Gallery View
Candice Methe:
Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #1, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #1, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #2, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #2, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #3, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #3, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #4, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #4, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #5, 2020 Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #5, 2020 Candice Meth, Gallery View
Jeff Oestreich:
Jeff Oestreich, Yunomi with Dodads, 2020 Jeff Oestreich, Yunomi, 2020 Jeff Oestreich, Yunomi, 2020 Jeff Oestreich, Yunomi, 2020 Jeff Oestreich, Gallery View
Elizabeth Pechacek:
Liz Pechacek, Pink & Green Yunomi Pair #1, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Pink & Green Yunomi Pair #1, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Dots on Dots Yunomi Pair #2, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Dots on Dots Yunomi Pair #2, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Gradated Dots on Stoneware Yunomi Pair #3, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Gradated Dots on Stoneware Yunomi Pair #3, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Porcelain Dot Gratiation Yunomi Pair #4, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Porcelain Dot Gratiation Yunomi Pair #4, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Shifting Plates Stoneware Yunomi Pair #5, 2020 Liz Pechacek, Shifting Plates Stoneware Yunomi Pair #5, 2020
Kevin Snipes:
Kevin Snipes, Mask 1, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Mask 1, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Mask 2, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Mask 2, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Skater, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Skater, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Karate Chop, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Karate Chop, 2020 Kevin Snipes, Gallery View
Amy Smith:
Amy Smith, Figurative Yunomi, 2020 Amy Smith, Figurative Yunomi, 2020 Amy Smith, Figurative Cup, 2020 Amy Smith, Figurative Cup, 2020 Amy Smith, Gallery View
Shoko Teruyama:
Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020 Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020 Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020 Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020 Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020 Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020 Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 stes of 2), 2020

This exhibition is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

This exhibition is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov