Kirkland Arts Center is proud to present the sixth installment of its biennial juried contemporary ceramics exhibition, Clay? VI. This exhibition explores the versatility of clay as a medium of artistic expression. Showcasing a range of sizes, scales, subject matter, and techniques, the artwork of this exhibition is both a testament to the enduring legacy of clay and future of the field. View gallery open hours.
Jurors
University of Washington Professors
Award Winners
- Best in Show Award: Stephanie Lanter, Why Won’t You
- 2nd Place Judges’ Award: Amy Simons, Traverse
- People’s Choice Award: Lisa Soranaka, Pleurotus Suppellex: Sella
Selected Artists
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Summer of Clay Events
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From the opening of Clay? VI on June 17 to Kirkland Summerfest on August 12-13, visitors and students of KAC are invited to create handmade...
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What is the history of clay? What are the different firing methods? How can pieces made with the same material look so different? Clay: From Ground to Gallery,...
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Claygraphy I Date: August 4, 6:00-8:00 pm Created by: UW Museology Student Rebecca Janssen Facilitated by: Dianne Aprile Presented in partnership with: Hugo House Claygraphy I is a creative writing workshop that...
Opening Reception
- Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Free to the public. Meet some of the selected artists and enjoy complimentary appetizers. $3 wine and beer. Free parking is available.
The jury’s awards for Best in Show and Second Place will be revealed and you will be invited to cast your vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award.
Featured Ceramics Workshops
- All Levels
- Ceramics Art & Wine with Aaron Murray, Saturday, July 9
- Teen Ceramics Workshop with Robert Moreno, Saturdays, August 6 & 13
- Beginners
- Clay for a Day with Aaron Murray, Saturday, August 20
- Previous Ceramics Experience Required
- Raku Workshop with Robert Moreno, Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24
- Porcelain Techniques: Building & Inscribing with Kathleen Skeels, Saturday, July 30
- Introduction to Ceramics Studio Skills with Pay Colyar, Wednesdays, August 3-17
Artwork
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Stephanie Lanter, why won't you, Slip trailed C5 porcelain, glaze, enamel, thread, wireStephanie Lanter, why won't you, Slip trailed C5 porcelain, glaze, enamel, thread, wire
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Amy Simons, Traverse, porcelain, manganese clay, glaze, gold lusterAmy Simons, Traverse, porcelain, manganese clay, glaze, gold luster
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Lisa Soranaka, Pleurotus Suppellex: Sella, Ceramic and Mixed MediaLisa Soranaka, Pleurotus Suppellex: Sella, Ceramic and Mixed Media
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The Basics of Throwing a Pot, featuring artist Chris FranzThe Basics of Throwing a Pot, featuring artist Chris Franz
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Crista Ames, Blind Strife of the Entwined, stoneware, graphite, and felted woolCrista Ames, Blind Strife of the Entwined, stoneware, graphite, and felted wool
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Brady McLearen, Resisting Force, stoneware, porcelain, earthenwareBrady McLearen, Resisting Force, stoneware, porcelain, earthenware
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Nicole Gugliotti, the life and genome of henrietta lacks, porcelain, glaze, underglaze, wire, washersNicole Gugliotti, the life and genome of henrietta lacks, porcelain, glaze, underglaze, wire, washers
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Nicolas Darcourt, Artifact Artifice I, Stoneware, Nylon Rope, Brazilian Crate WoodNicolas Darcourt, Artifact Artifice I, Stoneware, Nylon Rope, Brazilian Crate Wood
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Scott Rosenberg, Untitled, ceramic, glaze, marker, glueScott Rosenberg, Untitled, ceramic, glaze, marker, glue
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Brian Harper, Scaffolding Series JCPenny Home Collection 10″ Standing Dinner Plate, Earthenware, imported chip resistant and microwave safe porcelainBrian Harper, Scaffolding Series JCPenny Home Collection 10″ Standing Dinner Plate, Earthenware, imported chip resistant and microwave safe porcelain
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Nicolas Darcourt, Artifact Artifice III, Stoneware, Nylon Twine, Brazilian Crate WoodNicolas Darcourt, Artifact Artifice III, Stoneware, Nylon Twine, Brazilian Crate Wood
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Donna Lindeman Porter, Tribal, Clay, high and low fire, multiple firingsDonna Lindeman Porter, Tribal, Clay, high and low fire, multiple firings
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Gustavo Martinez, Tláloc, Ceramic, steel, macaw feathers, metal leaf, epoxy resin, aerosol paintGustavo Martinez, Tláloc, Ceramic, steel, macaw feathers, metal leaf, epoxy resin, aerosol paint
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Scott Rosenberg, Untitled, ceramic, glaze, paper, paint, marker, glue, epoxy clayScott Rosenberg, Untitled, ceramic, glaze, paper, paint, marker, glue, epoxy clay
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Brady McLearen, Loop Number One, porcelain, glaze, plexi-glassBrady McLearen, Loop Number One, porcelain, glaze, plexi-glass
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Kit Davenport, Bent and Broken Flags, ceramic, wood, paintKit Davenport, Bent and Broken Flags, ceramic, wood, paint
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Jacob Foran, The Death by Drowning of a Once Laughing Boy, Stoneware, GlazeJacob Foran, The Death by Drowning of a Once Laughing Boy, Stoneware, Glaze
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Scott Rosenberg, Untitled, clay, glaze, marker, paint, foam boardScott Rosenberg, Untitled, clay, glaze, marker, paint, foam board
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Lauren Sandler, Sill Lives: Cactus Tea, Hand-built earthenware with terra sigillata and glazeLauren Sandler, Sill Lives: Cactus Tea, Hand-built earthenware with terra sigillata and glaze
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Nicolas Darcourt, Artifact Artifice II, Stoneware, Nylon Twine, Brazilian Crate WoodNicolas Darcourt, Artifact Artifice II, Stoneware, Nylon Twine, Brazilian Crate Wood
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The International Cup Makers Union, KILN BOMB (Kirkland Edition), Solid Ceramic Ball fired to Cone 10 with Shino glaze, 4 self-published books containing an unauthorized transcription of a Barry McGee lecture on graffitiThe International Cup Makers Union, KILN BOMB (Kirkland Edition), Solid Ceramic Ball fired to Cone 10 with Shino glaze, 4 self-published books containing an unauthorized transcription of a Barry McGee lecture on graffiti
More Information About the Clay? VI
Clay? VI is the sixth installment of Kirkland Arts Center’s biennial exhibition that features mind-bending ceramic art from 19 artists across 9 states. This exhibit series showcases the versatility and unpredictability of clay, a medium that humans have been manipulating for over 16,000 years. This year’s installment drew submissions from 17 states in the US and 2 foreign countries in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures.
The jury for Clay? VI is comprised of three University of Washington Professors: Jamie Walker, Doug Jeck, and Michael Swaine. Walker and Jeck have been on the jury for Clay? since its beginnings in 2006. Swaine joins this year to replace Akio Takamori, who recently retired from UW. Walker is the Director of the School of Art + Art History + Design at UW and Jeck is the Chair of the 3D4M (shorthand for “3-dimensional forum”) program, for which all three professors teach.
In honor of ten years of Clay?, KAC will be celebrating with Summer of Clay, a three-month extravaganza of special workshops, programs, and events dedicated to the beauty and enduring power of ceramics. Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about ceramics at Clay: From Ground to Gallery and visit the Gallery to participate in our Community Bead Project through Kirkland Summerfest on August 12th and 13th. In August, we will be combining 3D art with the written word for Claygraphy, a creative writing workshop and showcase that explores drawing creative inspiration from sculpture. Full details about these and other Summer of Clay offerings coming soon!