Here/Now: Contemporary Narrative and Form in the Yunomi Exhibition Catalog
"Here/Now: Contemporary Narrative and Form in the Yunomi" is a ceramic cup invitational, which consists of a small group of ceramic artists asked to construct a series of yunomi, utilitarian cups. The cylinder, being the root structure of most ceramic objects, leads to the yunomi, which can be playful and quickly made. The yunomi is a foundational form for most makers-inviting many options, directions, and intent. These are a range of contemporary vessel makers who are dedicated to rethinking traditional ideas. Using the cup as a launching point, this exhibition explores the historical ideal of the humble, anonymous Japanese potter juxtaposed with the American idealism of self-experience. Here/Now is guest-curated by Nikki Lewis and Katie Queen.
"Here/Now: Contemporary Narrative and Form in the Yunomi" is a ceramic cup invitational, which consists of a small group of ceramic artists asked to construct a series of yunomi, utilitarian cups. The cylinder, being the root structure of most ceramic objects, leads to the yunomi, which can be playful and quickly made. The yunomi is a foundational form for most makers-inviting many options, directions, and intent. These are a range of contemporary vessel makers who are dedicated to rethinking traditional ideas. Using the cup as a launching point, this exhibition explores the historical ideal of the humble, anonymous Japanese potter juxtaposed with the American idealism of self-experience. Here/Now is guest-curated by Nikki Lewis and Katie Queen.
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Lesley McInally
Stoneware (cone 6) and
hand-colored porcelain engobes
“The Yunomi is considered a cylindrical object used for daily
informal tea drinking. With this in mind, the mother teaches the
child that by holding, turning, and reading the words to themselves
in the mirror they are creating a daily ritual of positive thinking with
the affirmation practice.” Lesley McInally
McInally’s Yunomi theme is rooted in
her “emotional landscape series,” a
larger body of work she is currently
working on. Her work is meant to reflect
the awakening and journey that she has
taken in the last few years in finding
her own path and discovering her own
voice.
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