![]() ![]() He has exhibited his work in over 260 venues throughout the US and abroad. My current interest is in the exploration of new forms derived from rearranging fragments of disparate dissected objects.”ĬLAY BURNETTEis a self-taught pine needle basketmaker who has been coiling longleaf pine needles for over 45 years. The act of taking apart and putting back together has contributed to the accumulation of a personal library of fragmented images. “Recent work has dealt with the relationships of whole forms to that of their components. Scotchie received a BA in sociology and religion from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and an MFA from Alfred University in the state of New York. She has had residencies in Italy, France, Wales, England, China, Taiwan, The Netherlands and Australia, where she received the Sidney Myer Fund International Ceramics Award from the Shepparton Museum in Victoria. and the Gertrude Herbert Art Institute in Augusta, Ga. Ceramic Center in Rome, Italy the Vallauris Institute of Art in France the Tulsa (Okla.) Center for the Arts the Clay Art Center in Port Chester, N.Y. Among her solo- and two-person exhibitions are those at C.R.E.T.A. Joining us as a mentor, Columbia, S.C., ceramic artist Virginia Scotchie has exhibited widely in the United States and abroad. I want people to be able to have a physical representation that can be worn (jewelry) and that adds a touch of aesthetic (accessories, crafts) to their everyday lives. Creating 3D art for both practicality and aesthetics is what I want to showcase with my small business. For me, I like to take all of my passions and use them to boost each other. That expression stems from the mind, heart, and soul. By a conversation of the eyes and clay surfaces, an entire cause can be given a voice an entire being understood.Īlexis Lanier says, All art derives from a place in our human expression. Communication in this form can be accomplished with ease, a plight that can be recognized without speech. Each joy, love, heartbreak, or trouble can be recorded in the silhouette of an object, the intangible, inexpressible components of life made physical. This perfect vulnerability defines itself in my work my thoughts, emotions, and deepest knowledge can be impressed into the texture of each vessel. That an entire person’s passion, values, and personality can be displayed in one physical form amazes me that each vessel is, more or less, the potter’s heart laid bare before the viewer. Clay is a medium that both comes from the earth and is refined by it.īy natural means and man, literal ground is transformed into another likeness altogether – according to the maker’s heart and hands. I’ve revised my colors to complement the fabric available to me sustainably, and to most accurately depict my emotions The repeated use of layers has allowed me confidence to extend them further and further, forming 3-D experiences. Fabric acts as continuity across my work, fashion and texture have had a lasting influence on my personal and artistic style. Flowers inspire each of my pieces, as in my life I find myself surrounded by them, in work, with travel, and by name, Iris. The journey concludes with a piece of bright, flying butterflies- complete freedom I’ve used paper and fabrics to show my layers of growing up into myself as a woman. Chronologically my form opens up, colors bolden, more dimension is gained, and perspective is broadened. They move in chronological order, the first with subdued hues, and a closed, chrysalis-like hammock close in frame. My aim is to create an atmosphere for young people like me to learn beyond the classroom.” Each of my works is a screenshot, a moment of transition in my progression towards autonomy. Iris says, “I hope to incorporate as many mediums as I can, including watercolor, sculpture, acrylic and oil paint, and metal work, jewelry, and sculpture. Iris has worked on the farm with us for two years. Iris Moore works on the Lily Farm and spearheads this event! Iris is an eleventh grader at Davidson Fine Arts and majoring in visual art and costume design. ![]() Jenks and Tom will share their design process too. Tours of the flower fields, and tours of Miss Gloria’s southern cottage garden which was featured in the NY Times. Plenty of plant and lily farm stuff will be going on too. We’re also pairing them with renowned ‘mentors’ from Columbia - so they can build networks and have informal time to ask questions about art and the art world. They’ll be all over the farm, showing, selling, talking, and learning. We’ve asked these local, Augusta high school artists to share their works and vision. Spend a morning with a band of young artists on the lily farm. ![]()
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