Wall Clay by Kathy Triplett
Opened July 14, 2005
Kathy Triplett's distinctive wall work will grace the vertical surfaces of MudFire Gallery for one wonderful month starting with an opening reception on July 14, 2005 from 6-10pm. The exhibit of sculptural clay and mixed-media objects will be on display through August 13, 2005.
Kathy's sculptural wall tiles are mysterious and enticing with undeniable visual power. Her decorative tiles take advantage of the full sculptural potential of clay, including its unbound mutability when soft, ready acceptance of texture, and the crisp geometric possibilities that emerge as it dries and hardens. This body of work expresses an ambiguous nature that Triplett sees existing between the worlds of plants, animals, and machines.
Images of individual works for this past exhibit are not available.
More About Wall Clay by Kathy Triplett
"Each tile could possibly be interpreted to fit into several worlds. They contrast with each other as well as converse with each other. Windows lead one from one layer to another, and then to question the content, disturbing or otherwise, just under the surface," explains Triplett.
These wall tiles have been the core focus of Kathy's recent sculptural explorations and will be the central element of this exhibit and sale. The show will also include work from other recent series including her snake sticks and illuminated wall sconces. Representative works are pictured on this page.
Triplett literally wrote the book(s) on Handbuilt Ceramics and Handbuilt Tableware, and her texts have helped countless clay initiates develop their skills. While her recent work is more sculptural and architectural, early in her career she was well known for her daring and whimsical tableware and teapots. Select pieces of her functional work will also be on display as a complementary retrospective element.
"We are incredibly excited to bring Kathy's work to Atlanta for the community to enjoy," comments Erik Haagensen of MudFire. "Our curatorial group feel that Kathy Triplett is without question one of the most admired and influential ceramicists living today, a giving educator, a relentless innovator and an inspiringly-talented artist. Serious collectors and art enthusiasts will not want to miss this show."
Kathy will also be hosting a demonstration workshop and slideshow lecture at MudFire in conjunction with the show.