Coalescence: Exploring Contemporary Ceramics and Artist Communities

Name: Coalescence: Exploring Contemporary Ceramics and Artist Communities
Start: 2023-01-26T00:00:00-06:00
End: 2023-04-20T23:59:59-05:00

January 26 - April 20, 2023 Admission

Coalescence is a joining of artists and art organizations. Artaxis is a network of contemporary artists that engage the ceramics community through promotion, education, and networking. Josh Novak of Longwell Museum and Artaxis board members created an invitational in 2022 as a celebration of diverse ceramic practices. Daum Museum is furthering dialogue among Artaxis members by drawing from the Daum collection, adding work from original participants, and inviting new voices.

Renata Cassiano Alvarez, Nikki-Renee Anderson, Eliza Au, Ian Bassett, Rebekah Bogard, Jason Briggs, Paul Briggs, Jonathan Christensen Caballero, Pattie Chalmers, Adam Chau, Marisa Finos, Misty Gamble, Brian Harper, Rain Harris, Natasha Hovey, Erica Iman, Samuel Johnson, Mika Negishi Laidlaw, Steven Young Lee, Linda Lighton, Linda Lopez, Lauren Mabry, Didem Mert, Jeffrey Mongrain, Steven Montgomery, Gregg Moore, Richard Notkin, Kyounghwa Oh, Jarred Pfeiffer, Gina Pisto, Thomas Schmidt, Virginia Scotchie, Malcolm Mobutu Smith, Kwok-Pong “Bobby” Tso, Josh Van Stippen, Adam Welch, Casey Whittier, Nicole Woodard, Jenchi Wu

Exhibition Photos

Kwok-pong “Bobby” Tso, “In-between (Where neon still glow),” 2022; ceramic with underglazes, decals, LEDs, wood, metals, and rubbers; 15 3/8 x 22 x 7 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Rebekah Bogard, “Shelter,” 2018; earthenware and oil paint; 26 x 39 x 25 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Adam Welch, “Fetish: Mother of Pearl,” 2018; brick, glaze, mother of pearl, and wood; 7 x 12 x 3 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Marisa Finos, “Vessel V,” 2019; clay video documentation of 2-hour performance; 4:03. Courtesy of the artist.

Malcolm Mobutu Smith, “Churner,” 2021; ceramic. Courtesy of the artist.
Malcolm Mobutu Smith, “Churner,” 2021; ceramic. Courtesy of the artist.

Renata Cassiano Alvarez, “Latumba,” 2020; ceramic, wood, and casters; 60 x 28 x 28 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Jenchi Wu, “Divide,” 2022; ceramic; 50 x 42 x 5 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Adam Chau, “Sit,” 2020; lustre CNC decorated porcelain tiles; 40 x 18 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Jason Briggs, “Blonde,” 2010; porcelain, hair, and steel pegs; 6 x 10 x 70 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Jonathan Christensen Caballero, “Golden Child/Niño Dorado,” 2020; earthenware, secondhand fiber, metal, and wood; 27 x 26 x 15 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Natasha Hovey, “Linear Order,” 2018; glazed ceramic, monofilament, and steel; 96 x 96 x 10 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Brian Harper, “Bunker Series: Square Pillbox,” 2022; earthenware, wood, and epoxy; 8 x 18 x 16 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Eliza Au, “Green Cube,” 2022; glazed stoneware; 7 ½ x 7 ½ x 7 ½ in. Courtesy of the artist.

Linda Lopez, “Bermuda Dust Furry with Midnight Rocks, 2022; pigmented porcelain; 7 ¼ x 7 x 7 ¼ in. Courtesy of the artist.

Nicole Woodard, “Figure II,” 2022; ceramic; 26 x 12 x 8 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Samuel Johnson, “Ember Encrusted Jar,” 2021; wood-fired stoneware; 21 x 20 x 20. Courtesy of the artist.

Didem Mert, “Bling Polka Dotted Squiggle Mug,” 2022; porcelain with underglazes, washes, glazes, and lustre; 3 ½ x 4 ½ x 3 ½ in. Courtesy of the artist.

Rebekah Bogard, “Chance Encounter,” 2018; earthenware and oil paint; 46 x 39 x 25 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Adam Chau, “Point,” 2020; lustre CNC decorated porcelain tiles; 40 x 18 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Nikki-Renee Anderson, “Bubble Garden,” 2022; glazed stoneware; variable dimensions. Courtesy of the artist.

Jarred Pfeiffer, “Bubble Clouds,” 2022; slip-case and wood-fired porcelain; 18 x 18 x 6 in. Courtesy of the artist.

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