Vase by Carissa Gay. Sculpture by Laney Humphrey.
Blended is an exhibition that showcases the works of ceramics students Laney Humphrey and Carissa Gay, shown in Middle Tennessee State University’s Todd Art Gallery 210, located near the center of campus in Todd Hall.
The exhibition focuses on the juxtaposition of the two artists’ work. It is designed to highlight the contrast between Humphrey’s figural ceramic sculptures and Gay’s more formal ceramic vessels. Although both artists use the same tools and materials to create their work, the end products achieved are entirely distinctive to each respective artist.
Humphrey describes her own work as “gritty and grotesque with mutilated flesh and bodies, while Carissa’s forms are clean and smooth to create a surface that is receptive to chemical flashing in the unpredictable saggar firing.” She goes on to say, “Both of us seek to push the boundaries of non-functional clay while harmonizing our work with visual similarities such as color, texture, surface, form and technique.”
Blended: An Exhibition of Ceramic Works will be on display in the Todd Art Gallery 210, through Dec. 12, 2013. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Todd Art Gallery and its exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public. For details on parking and other information call (615) 898-5653.
