paperclay | TODAY Artist Symposium, Laguna Beach, Feb.6-7, 2010

I will be participating in this first USA paperclay | TODAY Artist Symposium as a guest artist/presenter. This conference brings together artists both national and international working in paperclay.

Here are the mailers for this event.

For more information, please contact Laguna Beach Ceramics at www.lagunabeachceramics.com

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.