SCHALLER GALLERY

BEDE CLARKE - NICK DEVRIES TOM JASZCZAK - CATHI JEFFERSON COURTNEY MARTIN - KRISTIN SCHOONOVER

(special works from private collection)

Brown might very well be the world's favorite color, though most don't often say it. It's the natural color of many things: wood, coffee, soil, chocolate, skin, pots, beer, leather, tenmoku and shino glazes, clay... We see brown as a color associated with warmth, comfort, richness, humanity and so many delicious foods and drinks. Brown is beautiful. New work from: Ben Bates - Libertyville, Illinois Troy Bungart - Three Rivers, Michigan Kyle Carpenter - Asheville, North Carolina Bede Clarke - Columbia, Missouri Bruce Cochrane - Toronto, Ontario, Canada Guillermo Cuellar - Shafer, Minnesota Samuel Johnson - Saint Joseph, Minnesota Tim Lake - Cilycwm, Wales, UK Matthew Schiemann - St. Petersburg, Florida

Detail shots are happening! Birdie Boone work coming SOON, stay tuned... @btothebth #ceramics #bblove #lavendar #mug #pottery

brilliance | brilyəns | noun -intense brightness of light -vividness of color -splendor, elegance -exceptional talent and/or intelligence

In this exhibition we explore the traditions of tea through objects associated with tea.  As we all know, there are many traditions, methods and objects in the world of tea.  We’re excited to see the differences and similarities in which those at the current edge of tea tradition are making.   KARL BORGESON GUILLERMO CUELLAR JULIA GALLOWAY CHRIS GUSTON AUTUMN HIGGINS ANNE METTE HJORTSHØJ SHINSUKE IWAMI MIKE JABBUR CATHI JEFFERSON JEFFREY KLECKNER LEE KANG HYO LEE LOVE KEN MATSUZAKI SEBASTIAN MOH TED NEAL S.C. ROLF

Bandana Pottery, USA Frank Boyden, USA Bruce Cochrane, CANADA Nic Collins, UK Josh DeWeese, USA Jeff Diehl, USA Doug Fitch, UK & SCOTLAND Hannah McAndrew Fitch, SCOTLAND Anne Mette Hjortshøj, DENMARK Shinsuke Iwami, JAPAN Lee Kang-Hyo, KOREA Lucien Koonce, USA Ken Matsuzaki, JAPAN Jan McKeachie Johnston, USA Phil Rogers, WALES Tim Rowan, USA Akira Satake, USA

We hope you enjoy the show! Stay cool.

A bag o’ fun.... new skull shot cups by Michael Corney (fun surprises on the back!) - CLICK HERE TO SEE!

THREADS OF INTEREST Donna Polseno & Ellen Shankin 

"Over the past five years, a body of cross-disciplinary work has evolved. This work stems directly from being a parent. Work that combines many of the same influences and traits found in my utilitarian pots. More conceptual and sculptural in nature, these pieces predominantly have gained their identities from concepts of utility, pacification, and environments stemming from being a parent. As a new parent, I was submersed in new forms and ideas of utility. Ideas bounding from breast-feeding to the same toys I looked at when making pots. However, I found myself looking at toys not as playthings but rather as pacifiers and their importance that infants/kids place upon these objects. Objects that define a child's learning environment and personality traits. Personalities defining us as individuals and how we interact and learn from our surrounding environments. Observations of my son and daughters interaction within these same environments, has led to a series of work describing their growth and individual traits. I have always been a process oriented individual. The ability to utilize my passion for diverse material processes and fabricating methods, has allowed me to create a body of work that showcases a sense of playfulness, craftsmanship, and personality. Materials and ideas combine to create a sense of engagement and interaction with the viewing audience." -Robert "Boomer" Moore

New work from TIM ROWAN (stone ridge, new york), GUILLERMO CUELLAR (shafer, minnesota),  LANA WILSON (san francisco, california), ERNEST GENTRY (salt lake city, utah), MIKE HELKE (stillwater, minnesota), ANTHONY SCHALLER (saint joseph, michigan)

The work in this exhibition reflects an ongoing history of aesthetic influence, cultural appreciation and philosophy of life.  When contemplating what these makers have accomplished (and continue to explore) - as educators, as crafts people, as human beings - one word stands out to us: Respect.  It is a strong thread that ties them together.  Each of these individuals show great respect for their craft.  They respect both tradition and innovation, they respect each other... and we certainly have a tremendous amount of respect for them.

Warren MacKenzie turns 92 today.. and still making pots. He would have it no other way! His influence on American pottery is far-reaching. We want to show our deep appreciation for all he's given to the ceramics community (students, teachers, collectors, advocates) and beyond. His overall practice/philosophy is one of great honesty and integrity that will extend far beyond his own lifetime. This photo was taken on a visit late last summer. To see the work we currently have available, please visit http://www.schallergallery.com/maker/21/Warren-MacKenzie