This Exhibition is currently running until March 31st in the Artist Hall at the HCCC. This Exhibition features ceramics from the southeast of Texas. There were 107 submissions for this exhibition, only 38 artist made it into the show, so you can really see the talent throughout the exhibition. There is a lot of experimentation and skilled techniques throughout the show. There are a lot of different glaze treatments. There is an Earth/Energy theme throughout the conference and most of the works have a gritty, contemporary feel. This exhibition is to promote and support clay artist and activites. They also want to educate the public on the clay artist.
What I can take from this exhibition is that there is a movement within the exhibition. It isn't only showing good work but as a whole the exhibition has a meaning and wants to convey a message. In my own work I would like to apply this method to my "Perfectly Imperfect" exhibition over Dana's Chalk Typography. I want to convey the message that the handmade aesthetic is beautiful, and treasured. That style can evoke memories and ideas of past ideology. For an example: when men actually took women on dates, and opened there doors. When the elderly were respected and when 'yes sir' was a common curtsey.
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