Brooklyn Studio Tours

I'll be showing some of my ceramics and a few new hanging sculptures at Clayworks Gallery for the exhibit FORM+FIGURE which is part of the Brooklyn Studio Tour this weekend. 

Stop by Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 12-6pm to see the show, meet the artists, enjoy some wine and tour our studio.  195 Columbia Street (between Degraw and Sackett)

This annual tour is a lovely way to stroll through the Red Hook and Carroll Gardens neighborhoods of Brooklyn and features many incredible works by local artists.

Participating artists from Clayworks: Jill Bell, Freddy Borges, Demetria Chappo, Peggy Clarke, Carlos E. Escobar, Risa Glickman, Adrienne Hecker, Laura Kastin, Bonnie Levine, Lisa Anne Lincoln, Sabina Magnus, Deb McDermott, Tanya Olszewski, and Joan Whitlock

New pieces from the kiln

Sticks, stones and spirals...a few new pieces that will soon become necklaces and hanging sculptures. I'm loving the cobalt oxide on these. The deep blue is so vivid.

Ceramic Necklaces. Sticks and Stones collection

Recently, a series of necklaces grew from my sculptural work. These are a few works in progress from of my Sticks and Stones collection.  I'm working in sculpture clay which provides a great texture and a lovely medium for a palette of earthy oxides and occasional glazes in golds and corals. Necklaces are strung on ochre, mauve and peacock leather cords with vintage brass beads and chevrons are backed with animal-friendly faux suede for protecting skin and precious fabrics.

Highlights from the Organic Stories Exhibition

Exhibition continues through July 31.

Organic Stories Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition

Organic Stories Ceramic Sculpture Exhibit

Opening reception June 25, 4pm-7pm
Clayworks on Columbia Gallery, 195 Columbia Street (Sackett and Degraw), Brooklyn waterfront. map.

Clayworks on Columbia Gallery presents Organic Stories ceramic sculpture exhibition. The show explores several sculptural techniques including carving, figurative, coils, extrusion and casting. Featured Artists: Freddy Borges, Demetria Chappo, Peggy Clarke, Tami Gold, Reina Kubota, Rachel Libonati, Deb McDermott, Brendin McDermott, Mary Waugh and Nancy Weiss. The exhibit will be on display through the month of July.

Corallation

Coil and hand built, chrome oxide. 25 inches.

Carved from solid clay block with porcelain wash. 10 inches.

Castle

Extruded and hand built, iron oxide. 9 inches.