Contemporary Tradition by Kyle Carpenter
Opened March 17, 2007
MudFire Gallery welcomes back Kyle Carpenter of Asheville, North Carolina for his annual solo exhibition of new functional pottery entitled "Contemporary Tradition." Blending traditional techniques and a contemporary design sensibility, Carpenter routinely generates an impressive body of new work and adds to his dedicated following with each spring's MudFire solo exhibit.
The artist reception and exhibit opening will be held Saturday, March 17, from 5-9 pm. The exhibit and sale will be on display through April 7, 2007.
Images of individual works for this past exhibit are not available.
Reception Mar. 17, 5-9 pm
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Carpenter, a North Carolina native, knows the importance of the rich pottery-making tradition of his home state. While continuing to dip from the deep well of tradition, Carpenter's pottery reveals a strong contemporary design sensibility. Kyle works in stoneware and salt-fires at his studio in Asheville. He creates elegant, simple forms then lavishes the attention of his brush to compose striking surfaces.
Repetition, rhythm, and abstractions informed by nature are key elements in his signature style. Working with a restrained palette, he creates a stunningly broad and fast-evolving portfolio of decorative motifs. Carpenter achieves a brilliant synthesis of contemporary & tradition that is equally at home - and equally compelling - within both a mountain cabin getaway and the stainless urban loft.