Julie Hadley, Heather Jackson, Lana Kova, Jeffrey Loura, and David Moldover
Show: April 10–May 8
Reception: Friday, April 10th, 5:30–8pm
Recent Work
Category: Featured Potters
In the Gallery
Now thru April 5 the gallery will feature work by La Mano studio potters:
Susan Baker, Helane Bronfeld, Peggy Clarke, Melissa Green, Julie Hadley, Dan Halm, David Hollingsworth, Heather Jackson, Ilona Kaim, Marge Lurie, David Moldover, Jesse Pape, Bob Pesce, Janet Pytlik, Zack Robinson, Harriet Salzarulo, Barbara Stone, Diane Waller, Matthew Ward
Extinction, Invasion, Survival
A sculptural study of our impact on wildlife in America
A work in progress by Grace Davies
January 23–February 20
Opening Reception: January 23rd, 5:30–8pm
The concept for this show came about when sculptor Grace Davies wanted to see an ivory-billed woodpecker. Given that one hasn't been seen since the 1930s, making a life-size one from clay was the next best thing. During the sculpting process she felt a growing connection with this species, and wanted to feel the same personal involvement with other extinct and threatened species. This is a work in progress, and Grace hopes that her growing menagerie will entertain, inform, and possibly inspire others to get involved.
Recent Works by Peggy Clarke
This month, La Mano's gallery features recent work of ceramic artist Peggy Clarke. The collection includes gas fired functional pieces, as well as decorative sculptures and vessels that have been fired in a pit, a raku kiln or a sagger firing.
Peggy discovered her love of pottery at the same time she discovered La Mano, about 15 years ago. Deciding on a whim to take a basic wheel class, she quickly became immersed in everything related to clay. Along the way, Peggy has studied with many renowned ceramic experts, soaking up innovative techniques and bringing many of them back to the studio and to her own work.
Peggy is a co-owner of La Mano, as well as our lead glaze chemist, chief kiln loader, teacher, and manager of our adult courses and workshops. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and growing expertise with colleagues and students at La Mano.
This collection will be in the gallery through the end of November.
Earth, Wind and Fire
A collection of alternative firings from La Mano's Teachers and Studio Potters
In the gallery September 8th–October 8th
Reception: September 19th at 5:30pm
This is a collection of the finest work from our staff. See what they did on their summer vacations—at alternative firing staff retreats. Pit firing, raku, horse hair, obvera firing... They went 'back to the earth' before coming 'back to school' (pottery school, that is, where the homework is very dirty...)
Summer in the Gallery
From now through the end of August, the gallery will feature work by many of La Mano's studio potters:
Bob Pesce, Bri Johnson, Catharina Goldnau, Dan Halm, Danica Arehart, David Hollingsworth, David Moldover, Heather Smaha, Ivan Samuels, Jesse Pape, Julie Hadley, Marge Lurie, Maryam Mirzaagha, Michelle Sholtis, Nonna Hall, Peggy Clarke, Susan Baker, and Zack Robinson.
50 Shades of Clay
Ceramics by Nonna Hall, Bri Johnson, Marge Lurie, Susan Baker, and Drew Montgomery
In the gallery May 16–June 22
Reception: May 16th, 5:30–8pm
On the Surface
Ceramics by Jacob Cannon, Julie Hadley, Bill Tersteeg, and Matthew Ward
In the gallery April 4–May 11
Opening Reception: April 4th, 5:30–8pm
The Garden of Earthly Delights
Richard Stauffacher, Posey Bacopoulos, Jessie Lazar and DV Hirsch
In the gallery February 28–March 29
Opening Reception: Friday, February 28th
We sat down with Jessie, Richard, DV, and Posey. Read below to find out more about each potter...
Oval Box with Gold Decal
by Posey Bacopoulosf
What is Majolica?
POSEY: Majolica is a glaze tradition that began in the Middle East in the 9th century with a tin-opacified glaze. The majolica glaze is very smooth and white, which makes a good surface for decorating. The various colors are applied usually with a brush to the glazed surface to create the lively decorative patterns. The pots are then fired to cone 04 in an electric kiln.
Why did you choose majolica?
I choose majolica because I love to decorate. And that is what I enjoy most about the process.
What is your favorite tool?
My favorite pottery tool is my dagger brush that I use to make all the thin black lines in my decorations
Dino Bird Daisy
by DV Hirsch
What do you hope to communicate with your art?
DV: I think that the only thing that I want to communicate and share with my work is a smile. That is their purpose. If someone looks at my creature and it tickles them, then I am thrilled and that is my biggest reward.
From a young child, I was taught and encouraged to work with my hands. I loved sewing, beading and clay and I was very lucky because my mom always made sure that if I had an interest in something then she would make sure that I had the supplies and books. Often, I would take a class to learn a new skill. Play dough was my earliest introduction to clay. Actually, I believe that my mom made a play dough like substance out of corn starch. I think that every child needs the active interest, encouragement and time from an adult to help them develop a passion for crafts because in this day and age it is just too easy for a child to zone on the computer or TV.
Ceramic Bottles
by Jessie Lazar
Tell us about the pictures on your pots:
JESSIE: My drawings are fun and playful. If people look at my pots and smile, I feel I have succeeded.
What is your favorite pottery tool?
My silicon rib. It does the most things. It can be strong and soft and allows me to smooth the clay in order to become the canvas for my drawings and geometric patterns.
Close-up of Narwal Box
by Richard Stauffacher
What other artists inspire you?
RICHARD: As far as hand building is concerned, I really love the work of Shary Boyle and Beth Cavener Stichner, but I draw inspiration from all mediums. Lately, I've been spending a lot of time looking at Max Ernst's collages, Walton Ford's wildlife watercolors, and Luigi Serafini's surreal Codex Seraphinianus, all of which have all crept into my own pieces.
What is your favorite pottery tool?
Rubber-tipped clay shapers . I have a bunch in different shapes and pliability...they're indispensable.
In the Gallery
Zachary Robinson, Stephanie Theado, and Mimi Young
January 17-February 16
Opening Reception: January 17 5:30-8pm
