Upstream People Gallery Award

These were my pieces in the 10th Annual Contemporary Art Juried Online International Art Exhibition at the Upstream People Gallery, 2008. Here's the direct link from their archives.

Enjoy the pictures!!

http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/gallery/view.asp?RN=10076&AN=DeFord%2C+Matt&XD=5/1/2008

Juror's Statement:

" ANTHONY FOO is an accomplished ceramicist. All of his pieces are strong and significant in today’s contemporary ceramic art. “Daily Assault” is a dramatization of the effects of a daily bombardment. Dealing again with the ovoid spaces, “Empty Calories” interestingly handles the idea of poor nourishment in some of our food choices today. Another striking piece is “Forest Gone”. And “Last Boat Out” continues with his play upon the circular element."

Made In America, 2009

Oversized set of Chinese fast-food take out boxes, fortune cookies and chopsticks. 18"W x 21"H x 18"D

A fast-food take out scene commonly seen here in America is totally unheard of in Asia. These items were intentionally made extra large and out of proportion to comment on how food is viewed in the US. The entire arrangement is colored white to drive home the point that this happens only in America. In addition, sticking a pair of chopsticks in rice is a big no-no in Asian culture. It is regarded as extremely rude and vulgar.

High fire sculpture clay, natural bamboo chopsticks, acrylic paint.

All Media 2009 Honorable Mention Award

My ceramic works were awarded Honorable Mention in the All Media 2009 Juried Show at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.

The three pieces gathered a lot of interest as the audience were able to view the works up close and I could share my thoughts.

The show runs thru Jan. 16th 2010.

Irvine Fine Arts Center

14321 Yale Ave

Irvine, CA 92604

(949) 724-6880

Asian heritage plays main role in his works of art.

Here's an reprint of the article about me and my work that appeared in the Art to Art Palette magazine in 2007.

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/129730

American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA

To learn more this man who has uncorked his vintage bottle of fine talent, to let his creativeness flow to come full circle, see: www.anthonyfoo.com.

Irvine Fine Arts Center, All Media 2009 Invitation

Here is the All Media 2009 Juried Show invitation. The show runs from November 20th, 2009 through Jan. 16th , 2010.

Reception: Friday, Nov. 20th. 5 - 8PM

Irvine Fine Arts Center

14321 Yale Ave

Irvine, CA 92604

(949) 724-6880

Please stop by to say a big Hi to all the artists. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Irvine Fine Arts Center, All Media 2009 Juried Show

I'm pleased to have three of my pieces selected for this year's annual All Media Juried Show at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine, CA.

The show runs from November 20th, 2009 through Jan. 16th , 2010.

Reception: Friday, Nov. 20th. 5 - 8PM

Irvine Fine Arts Center

14321 Yale Ave

Irvine, CA 92604

(949) 724-6880

Here are the selected pieces.

Family Ties, 2008

Collection of 9 tubes. Sculpture clay, Hi Fire. Nylon ties.

24”W x 20”H x 9”D

Emergence, 2009

Sculpture Paperclay. Iron and Manganese oxide. No glaze. High fire - Cone 10 reduction.

21”L x 11”H x 12”D

Terra Nova, 2009

Sculpture paperclay, Southern Ice porcelain paperclay, Black Mountain potters clay, Black Mountain sculpture clay, Grogzilla sculpture clay, flashing slip, feldspar crystals, polymer clay (red), natural red seeds. Iron oxide and manganese dioxide stain on the outside of the hull structure. No glaze. High fire Cone 10 reduction.

22"H x 19"W x 10"D

Paperclay slip as a Dimensional Element

Southern Ice Porcelain paperclay slip was used to create the raised look and feel for this sculptural vase (17"H x 5"W x 5"D).

1. The wax resist design was applied and drawn free hand.

2. Flashing slip was applied onto the entire piece. The waxed design resisted the slip.

3. Piece was bisque fired. The flashing slip cracks to give a nice texture.

4. The porcelain paperclay slip was applied in the wax resisted areas. Layers of the slip was built up until it had a sufficient raised dimensional effect.

5. The piece was then re-bisqued to weld the applied green porcelain slip on to the piece.

6. Wax was re-applied over the porcelain area to mask it out.

7. Carbon trap shino glaze is applied. The white porcelain surfaces is protected by wax.

8. Piece fired to Cone 10 reduction.