Ink & Clay 37 Online Gallery and Web Catalog

Here's the online gallery and web catalogue for this year's Ink and Clay 37. My piece, "Chrysalis" is in the show.

You can navigate through the gallery like you are there in person and view each artwork at your leisure. On the Mac, the Shift button zooms in and the Ctrl button zooms out. The web catalog is very professionally done.

Below is the link. Enjoy the tour.

http://www.csupomona.edu/~kellogg_gallery/IC37/Intro37.html

"Chrysalis" Receives Award

Ink and Clay 37 at the Kellogg Gallery, Cal Poly Pomona.

This year's Ink and Clay 37 show features 103 artworks by 79 artists. 1o Juror's awards were given out, 5 for Ink and 5 for Clay.

My piece "Chrysalis" was one of 5 ceramic works that received the Juror's award at the opening reception last night. A cash prize of $500 was part of the award.

The juror for Clay is Kevin Wallace, Director and Curator of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Ojai, California.

When asked by what criteria he would determine his selections, Kevin responded: "Contemporary artists working in traditional craft media such as clay are often pushed in two directions: to improve their technical knowledge and skill and to create original work. Technique is of course important, but ultimately it only serves to further the artist's vision. As for originality, one need only look within. Each of us has a unique set of experiences, influences and desires. Artists are often advised to find a style that is highly original and search for something that will make an impression, often losing sight of their true individuality.

My criteria in selecting work will be that the work truly comes from within. Whatever the subject matter and techniques used, I will be looking for an honest approach to self-expression. I am not looking to be dazzled by techniques or overwhelmed by originality. I only ask that the work truly express and share the individuality of the artist."

The juror's statement resonated very strongly with me and I've included it here. I am happy to share "Chrysalis."

The show runs through Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Kellogg Art Gallery in Cal Poly Pomona, California. Here's the link to more gallery info (gallery hours, location, parking).

Kellogg Art Gallery - Ink & Clay 37

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Anthony Foo is pleased to present his new ceramic sculpture, CHRYSALIS, at this year’s Ink and Clay 37. This juried exhibition runs from March 17^th thru April 29^th, 2011 at the Kellogg Art Gallery, Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Phone: (909) 869-4301.

Opening reception is on Saturday, April 9^th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Admission is FREE.

Anthony Foo is an Orange County ceramic artist who has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), Kellogg Art Gallery – Cal Poly Pomona, California State University Fullerton (CSUF) Grand Central Art Center, The McGroarty Art Center in Tujunga, and the Irvine Fine Arts Center.

“CHRYSALIS (http://anthonyfoo.com/Chrysalis.htm) is a continuation of my pod series of paperclay sculptures,” says Foo.

“This piece explores the genesis of life, as it transforms from one form to another. The outer “cage” protects the inside and creates a safe sanctuary for the inner being to develop.”

“The interior pod is raku fired, the outer is high fired to Cone 10 reduction in two separate halves and then assembled. The work is mounted with a stainless steel rod into a machined and textured solid aluminum block.”

To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304, or send an email to info@anthonyfoo.com, or visit the website at www.anthonyfoo.com.

Please check out the Kellogg Art Gallery site after the show opens.http://www.csupomona.edu/~kellogg_gallery/