On July 1, Crimson Laurel Gallery in Bakersville, North Carolina presents three exhibitions featuring five of the finest ceramic artists in the country. The featured exhibition is "Contiguous...Ceramic Sculptures by Cristina Cordova and Jerilyn Virden" with a showcase exhibition, "What's in a line...Ceramics by David Eichelberger and Tom Spleth". The CLG online exhibition is "Ceramic Sweets and Small Works...Ceramics by Jason Bige Burnett."
Cristina
Cordova's provocative new sculptures are haunting yet beckon those who
come upon them to look closely and try to understand their suffering
and longings. Through the primary vehicle of the figure, she is in
constant search for a presence. These new works will include materials
never before seen in Cristina's sculptures.
Jerilyn Virden looks to
primitive objects that have a contemporary relevance. She pares down
forms and exaggerates isolated elements, thus accentuating their sense
of generosity and strength. Jerilyn will also be introducing new
surfaces and forms for this exhibition.
David Eichelberger is captivated by the dialogue in his work between
simplicity and complexity. He uses clean, graceful lines to capture
qualities he finds in the organic world. This will be David's first
exhibit of post-graduate work.
Tom Spleth's slip cast porcelain cups
are made complete with tiny script capturing select and provocative
messages. Tom will also be showing his vase forms that are recognized
for the simplicity of their truly unique forms. Combined, these two
artists demonstrate the importance of the "line" in ceramic design.
New works by Jason Bidge Burnett, aka Cakeboy, involve print processes
and visual narratives that are simultaneously personal and universal.
Jason's new forms both investigate multiple surface techniques and
explore imagery that is influenced by the glitz and glam of carnivals,
pop culture, and commercial design.
These exhibitions will open on July 1st and remain through August
31st. Artists reception is at 6 pm on July 16th..
Each exhibition will be available online on July 1st. For more
information call 828-688-3599 or online at www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com.
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