Open Studio Tour 2008, Sept. 20, 21

Free Open Studio Tour

Gig Harbor, Fox Island,
Key Peninsula

September 20 & 21, 2008
10am - 5pm

Download the Studio Map and List of Exhibiting Artists : printable pdf file 2 mb

ART BY TERRI PLACENTIA & JIM GOSSELIN

SCULPTURE
The sculptural vessels we create in clay are a marriage of traditional vase forms and the extremes to which those forms can be pushed without compromising proportion. Sometimes we focus on the negative space between nestled pieces. Other times we push the positive form itself in ways that occupy space in an interesting or arresting manner.

In pushing size, examining tolerances and stretching structure, we fire with a variety of temperatures and are concerned with results that move toward a more sculptural experiment rooted in the vessel form rather than functional work. Many of the finished pieces are combinations of Raku and/or electric fire stoneware; both hand built and thrown.

OTHER FORMS

Clay is such a versatile medium, that we can’t help but have a little fun. Most of our brightly colored work is in porcelain or stoneware, relating to the garden or pieces to use in everyday life. Functional cups, plates, bowls, pedestal plates, etc. give us some breathing space in between the hurdles we have to overcome with the sculptural work. These are made relaxation, imagination and pure joy.


Enjoy the newest art and widest range of individual artist's original work providing the rare opportunity of seeing the artists in their studio environment and offering explanations and demonstrations of their materials and art process. This is also a unique time to purchase fine art directly from the artists.

E-mail info@gigharborOpenStudioTour.org
for more information.

SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2008

Download the Studio Map and List of Exhibiting Artists : printable pdf file 1.3 mb

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