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.

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Image Gallery:

Museum Gallery Space:

  • here/now craft in america yunomi kevin snipes
    Here/Now at Craft in America, Gallery Installation View
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    Here/Now at Craft in America, Gallery Installation View
  • here/now craft in america yunomi ashley bevington
    Here/Now at Craft in America, Gallery Installation View
  • here/now craft in america yunomi liz pacheck
    Here/Now at Craft in America, Gallery Installation View
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    Here/Now at Craft in America, Gallery Installation View
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    Here/Now at Craft in America, Gallery Installation View
  • here/now craft in america yunomi candice methe
    Craft in America, Window Installation View
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    Craft in America, Window Installation View
  • here/now craft in america yunomi candice methe
    Craft in America, Window Installation View

Ashley Bevington:

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    Ashley Bevington, Pink & Blue Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Pink & Blue Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Pink & Blue Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Green & Yellow Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Green & Yellow Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Green & Yellow Poodle Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020
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    Ashley Bevington, Puppy Love Yunomi Set, 2020

Lesley McInally:

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    Lesley McInally, Emotional Landscapes, 2020
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    Lesley McInally, You have the power & I am enough, 2020
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    Lesley McInally, Within & You had the power all along, 2020
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    Lesley McInally, Become & Becoming, 2020
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    Lesley McInally, Look within & I am enough, 2020
  • Craft in America Here/Now Yunomi Lesley McInally
    Lesley McInally, Believe I & Believe II, 2020
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    Lesley McInally, Gallery View

Candice Methe:

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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #1, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #1, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #2, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #2, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #3, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #3, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #4, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #4, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #5, 2020
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    Candice Methe, Meoto Pair #5, 2020
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    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:

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    Liz Pechacek, Pink & Green Yunomi Pair #1, 2020
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    Liz Pechacek, Pink & Green Yunomi Pair #1, 2020
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    Liz Pechacek, Dots on Dots Yunomi Pair #2, 2020
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    Liz Pechacek, Dots on Dots Yunomi Pair #2, 2020
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    Liz Pechacek, Gradated Dots on Stoneware Yunomi Pair #3, 2020
  • craft in america here/now yunomi Liz Pechacek yunomi
    Liz Pechacek, Gradated Dots on Stoneware Yunomi Pair #3, 2020
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    Liz Pechacek, Porcelain Dot Gratiation Yunomi Pair #4, 2020
  • craft in america here/now yunomi Liz Pechacek yunomi
    Liz Pechacek, Porcelain Dot Gratiation Yunomi Pair #4, 2020
  • craft in america here/now yunomi Liz Pechacek yunomi
    Liz Pechacek, Shifting Plates Stoneware Yunomi Pair #5, 2020
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    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:

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    Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020
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    Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020
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    Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020
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    Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020
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    Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020
  • craft in america here/now yunomi shoko teruyama
    Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 sets of 2), 2020
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    Shoko Teruyama, 6 Cups (3 stes of 2), 2020

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

California Arts Council

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