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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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.
This exhibiton took place at the Craft in America Center
in Los Angeles from 7/18/20 - 1/2/21
Support was provided by
the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
Text for the catalog provided by Nikki Lewis and Katie Queen
Edited by Emily Zaiden
Designed by Alex Miller
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