SCHUYLERVILLE— The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, November 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a new exhibition at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center called Narrations, featuring the work of six ceramic artists.
This exhibition spotlights thought provoking imagery using clay to explore what arts center director Jill Fishon-Kovachick describes as “narrative iconography as depicted through contemporary ceramics.”
In Narrations, six distinct interpretations provide a provocative commentary on many of today’s issues from social, political and cultural perspectives about gender roles, sexual orientation, abuse and identity through the traditional use of the ceramic narrative.
Mary Cloonan’s sculptural forms use metaphor to illustrate the experiences of the human condition.
Ilena Finocchi creates provocative personal and social-political sculptures.
Kathy King’s narrative vessels, tiled furniture and installations take a feminist view on the contemporary woman’s experience. She uses humor, irony and sarcasm to illustrate her ideas.
Randi Martin Kish’s lidded jars and urns are covered with patterns, textures and symbols that are her own visual language. Her work is about remembrance.
Shalene Valenzuela’s ceramic narratives explore urban mythology, fairytales, consumer culture, societal expectations, etiquette and coming of age issues.
Scott Ziegler’s sculptural forms give an introspective view in to his past experiences. Dealing with dark and difficult subjects, Zeigler explores healing through process.
The Saratoga Clay Arts Center is located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. For more information, phone (518) 581-CLAY (2529) or visit www.saratogaclayarts.org
