Archive for February, 2012

Small Favors VII at The Clay Studio

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Jonathan Mess, Mound

Mound is a new ceramic sculpture by Jonathan Mess, on its way to The Clay Studio in Philly for Small Favors VII. The show opens March 2nd and runs through April 1, 2012, with an Opening Reception on First Friday, March 2, 5-9pm.

The Clay Studio
Harrison Gallery
137 – 139 N. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.925.3453
www.theclaystudio.org
naomi@theclaystudio.org

The Clay Studio writes:
“Small Favors” was conceived of in 2006 as part of the Studio’s ongoing effort to offer accessible, high-quality artworks that appeal to ceramic enthusiasts of all ages: older collectors who are challenged for space and young fine art collectors who are challenged for money. It allows those who are space challenged to continue to collect work by artists they love, and those who want to begin to collect work an accessible entry point.

This exhibition engages each artist’s creativity in new and exciting ways. For some artists, the work created for this show is similar to what they normally make although at a reduced scale. For others, it’s an opportunity to break away from what they create in their daily studio practice. Regardless of this choice, the works exhibited are incredibly varied in material and form. Though diminished in scale, these artworks are huge in impact.

Landfills: Cut to the Core

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Landfill No.29Landfill No.27Landfill No.3

We’re very excited to announce the coming release of about 30 newly sliced Landfill sculptures by Jonathan Mess. The sculptures shown, and about 9 more, no longer exist in their pictured solid form. They’ve been cleanly sliced with a huge industrial wet saw like core sampled subdivisions or decadent layer cakes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. We’re stoked to see what’s been hiding inside the layers of these Landfills, and think you will be too. Stay posted for images and updates on their release!

Organic Observations at Old Salts Gallery in Camden

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Old Salts Gallery in Camden, Maine has a new show opening this Saturday from 5-8pm. The theme is Organic Observations, and Jonathan Mess will have Landfill sculptures, wall tiles, and By-Product prints on view. Please join us!

Old Salts Gallery
25 Mechanic Street
Camden, Maine
207.706.4037
www.oldsaltsgallery.com
heidi@oldsaltsgallery.com