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karen karnes exhibition - update

updated tue 22 dec 98

 

Jeremy M. Hellman on mon 21 dec 98

Hello all,

I went to The Clay Place today (Saturday) to see the Karen Karnes and Ann
Stannard exhibit and to bring a pot to donate. I was pleased to read that
the exhibit received a nice write up (see below) in this morning's Post
Gazette (the major Pittsburgh newspaper) along with a photo I can't
attach to this message. However, you can see it at:
http://www.post-gazette.com/magazine/19981219thomas5.asp

Elvira Peake, the owner, was particularly gracious and encouraging when I
was there. Elvira says that the works are selling well and she is
confident that she will be able to sell everything. I think she was
amazed at the power of the internet.

To my eye, the exhibit is a ceramic feast and as well as a snapshot of
contemporary ceramics. However, I saw a number of empty places on the
shelves, so I know there is room for more pots, if anyone has not yet
sent one.

While I was there, a buyer walked in, looking to purchase 2 pots which he
planned to donate this winter to an auction to benefit Central Catholic
High School, a well respected Pittsburgh school. He bought Richard
Aerni's Ash Glazed Baking Dish (which was gorgeous), and another pot. It
seems like the ultimate in "recycling".

BTW Malcom Davis, who did such a good job of posting Clayart about the
show (and prompting us all to send pots) has a number of attractive shino
pots in the store, in addition to his contribution to the show (which is
long since sold).

FYI even though it has not been updated to show photos of the Karen
Karnes and Ann Stannard exhibit, The Clay Place's web site is:
http://www.clayplace.com/

Bonnie Hellman in Pittsburgh, PA

* * * * * * * *
From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette...

Art Reviews: Ceramists' sale a tribute to artist's spirit to endure
Saturday, December 19, 1998
By Mary Thomas, Post-Gazette Arts Writer

Ceramists from across the country rallied to aid potting legend Karen
Karnes. After her Vermont home and studio burned last spring, they
contributed pots for a sale that began last week at The Clay Place, 5416
Walnut St., Shadyside. Karnes, born in 1925, was awarded the prestigious
American Craft Council Gold Medal for consummate craftsmanship this year,
taking the edge off her loss.

More than 50 of the original 176 works have sold, but others continue to
arrive. Also on
display through Jan. 13 are notes from artist donors and a batch of
"kiln gods" that will go to Karnes to ensure better future luck.








>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>I have just returned to DC from the opening of the Karen Karnes/Ann Stannard
>Benefit Exhibition at the Clay Place in Pittsburgh and MUST quickly give
>you a
>report before I collapse -
>
>In the words of KK Herself, it was stunning. There were 170 pots from all
>over the country and it was a glorious array of pots - the whole range of
>work
>in clay: salt, wood, soda, raku, pit, majolica, function, sculpture,
>oxidation, reduction, whatever.
>
>There were pots from beginners and pots from Bob Turner, Toshiko, Val
>Cushing,
>Jim Tanner, MC Richards, Michael Simon, Sandy Simon, Ron Meyers, Bill
>Brouillard, Pete Pinnell, Mary Barringer, Steven Hill, Jeff Oestreich,
>Linda
>Christianson, Jack Troy, Richard Aerni, Suze Lindsay, Silvie Granatelli,
>Ellen Shankin, Robert Briscoe, etc, etc, ad infinitum...............
>
>I have a complete list and if I can ever figure out how to get it from paper
>into my computer, I will try to send it to you all on clayart.
>
>There was also a fantastic display of kiln gods, including a sterling silver
>one from Michael and Maureen Banner in Massachusetts: "When it Melts, RUN!"
>
>The opening was wonderful - lots of potters and lots of sales - I think the
>total came to close to $2000 the first night. Elvira Peake did a fabulous
>job
>of presenting the show and getting the public to attend.
>
>Pots go as they are sold, so there are already many empty spaces. If you
>would still like to send one of your creations, it is not too late. Send to:
>
>Karen Karnes/Ann Stannard Exhibition
>The Clay Place
>5416 Walnut Street
>Pittsburgh, PA 15232
>
>Clayarters were well represented. Thank you all.
>
>Malcolm Davis
>2322 Nineteenth Street, NW
>Washington, DC 20009
>202-265-1819


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