Hello faithful readers!
It's
been a while since my last entry, but I'm happy to say that this issue is full
of excitement and buzz to make up for it. Allow
me to jump straight in and introduce to you the wonderful world of
Ecumene!
What
is Ecumene you may ask--well it is, in their own words, the Global Interface in
American Ceramics--a
national and international juried exhibition developed and sponsored by NCECA. Literally thousands (I heard over 4,000 artist applied!) of people applied but only the top 30 was selected. This event is
projected to draw hundreds of international artists, curators, writers and
leaders in the ceramics field. Selected works will inspire and awe for years to come.
The title of the show Ecumene: Global Interface in America Ceramics reflects current American ceramic practice that is part of a larger global dialogue in which artists have access to a tremendous amount of historical and contemporary art information, inspiration and images. This New World of Art is a transglobal cultural movement of which America is a full partner. Ecumene also refers to the individual practice of artists in selecting the most relevant, appropriate and meaningful elements from this vocabulary to communicate through their art. The exhibit is intended to survey current America ceramic practice in light of this globalization. Ecumene features diverse works incorporating clay as a primary medium of creation, conceptualization and expression. It was curated by NCECA Exhibitions Director Linda Ganstrom; Santa Fe Community College's Director of Exhibitions Clark Baughan and Associate Professor of Ceramics James Marshall, with special guest curator Jane Sauer, owner of the Jane Sauer Gallery in Santa Fe.
The title of the show Ecumene: Global Interface in America Ceramics reflects current American ceramic practice that is part of a larger global dialogue in which artists have access to a tremendous amount of historical and contemporary art information, inspiration and images. This New World of Art is a transglobal cultural movement of which America is a full partner. Ecumene also refers to the individual practice of artists in selecting the most relevant, appropriate and meaningful elements from this vocabulary to communicate through their art. The exhibit is intended to survey current America ceramic practice in light of this globalization. Ecumene features diverse works incorporating clay as a primary medium of creation, conceptualization and expression. It was curated by NCECA Exhibitions Director Linda Ganstrom; Santa Fe Community College's Director of Exhibitions Clark Baughan and Associate Professor of Ceramics James Marshall, with special guest curator Jane Sauer, owner of the Jane Sauer Gallery in Santa Fe.
I
attended the the exhibition which ran from August 29 - September
20, 2012 at
the School of Arts and Design,Visual Arts Gallery at Santa Fe and had the
opportunity to interview three greatest ceramic artists in the US today.
My favorite
artist (so excited to catch her!!) is one of the best ceramic sculptor in the US today,
Rebeca Gilling --with her piece titled, 'In the Recesses of Agnes' Mind.' I think you'll agree with me
that it is simply stunning and was one of the real highlights of the show. Can you believe...I got shake her hand! Maybe the talent will pass on to me...
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| Rebeca Gilling |
My
second artist, Kari Rives had a lovely piece titled simply: 'Spot'
Kari
studied at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Her work is beautiful simplicity
and great to see a piece that isn't too elaborate which appeal to all genres.
It's the kind of work when I see makes me think, I can do that too' but it isn't quite THAT
simple.
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| Kari Rives |
My
third artist and coming third place is Christine Golden with a
thought-provoking title:Jenny's
Christine
Golden comes from Flagstone Arizona and her piece is quite raunchy--I think!.
Either way I love her style and unique blend of colors and oxides that bring
out the purity and slight debauchery of this piece--what do you think?
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| Christine Golden |
