New Works by Niel Hora
Opened July 15, 2006
MudFire Gallery will soon host an extensive collection of new works by North Carolina artist Niel Hora. The solo show and sale will run from July 15 - August 5, 2006, with an opening party and artist reception on Saturday, July 15, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
A closing reception and artist demonstration will take place August 5, from 1pm to 5pm. Niel will demonstrate his decorating techniques involving wax resist, slips and painted glazes. He will also show the creation of several forms from start to finish, including thrown/altered and handbuilt forms. The demo will run from 1pm to 4pm in the studio, with a closing reception from 4pm to 5pm in the gallery.
Images of individual works for this past exhibit are not available.
More About New Works by Niel Hora
His first solo show in Atlanta, Niel will present over one hundred pieces of handsome functional and decorative pottery, all executed flawlessly in his singular style. Pottery in Atlanta may never be the same.
Niel Hora - Artist Statement
My pottery consists of traditional forms and how they relate to both my past and surroundings. Making pots in small production runs, I form the first few pieces with strict dimensions in mind. As production moves forward, I allow my intuition to take over and "eye" the pot's proportions. I have limited my glazing palette and pared down the surface treatment to simple shapes and designs. My goal is to find harmony between form and applied design. I allow my progression to be gradual, honing in on subtleties that make similar pots different.