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9 10 IN PURSUIT OF ART IN CLAY ufacturers hired sculptors to model vases even the tiniest details. and dinnerware. By the 1940s, museums A brightly colored, fantastical world began showcasing the work of clay artists inhabits the delicate porcelain pieces by such as Eva Zeisel (still producing art at 100 Sunyong Chung of Ginko Studios in Austin. years old), who was invited to exhibit her Chung’s motifs depict fanciful and exotic 1946 “Museum Series” of fine china at the flowers, dragonflies, garlic blossoms, and Museum of Modern Art. fish. Her process is based on the time-hon- Today, Central Texas abounds with ored Japanese nerikome technique, in which artists using clay to create art objects of intricate surface designs and colors are cre- unique design and natural beauty. They are ated with inlays of sliced, sushi-like cross supported by galleries, studio spaces, and sections of a three-dimensional, compressed events devoted to their work. nerikome log. Chung’s native Korean culture and her mother’s traditional embroidery Artists Honoring Nature in Their Work influence her work, as do abstract forms The founder of Sunset Canyon Pottery from modern and contemporary art. In in Dripping Springs, Bridget Hauser, relies Austin, her work is available at Women & on nature’s forms for spiritual and artistic Their Work Gallery, which also keeps a bridal inspiration. For example, many of her bowls registry for Chung’s dinnerware. and vases transform into sculpted ears of corn, plants, or flowers. In her latest series of sculptural “earth pillow” pieces, she explores the textures of leaves, vines, fungus, and other “for- est debris” that blanket the land. For Earth Pillow Fungi, Hauser repli- By Anne Gilliam cated three-dimen- “I want to take a piece of your Hill Country in design, these pieces were usually con- sional, cup-like home with me,” a visitor from Scotland told sidered the result of acquired skill rather fungi emerging Susie Fowler at her Shade Tree Potter studio. than artistic inspiration. Clay works by the from a bed of The unusual indentations on his selected country’s European settlers were placed in leaves and twigs, stoneware piece were made using native the realm of daily necessities, as opposed to then placed the prickly pear cactus flowers and dirt daub- craft or art. bed atop a hol- ers’ nests. Not only will the handcrafted pot It wasn’t until the Aesthetic movement low, satin-smooth preserve his memories of Central Texas, but of the late 19th century and its offspring, the “pillow.” Hauser’s it will also serve as a prized addition to his art Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts movements, work reminds us of collection back home. in the early 20th century that the art world nature’s own mastery Contemporary ceramic art is not always dramatically emphasized art and ornamen- of artistic design in purchased or created for its functionality. tation in the production of decorative arts, Right: Bridget Hauser, Earth Pillow Fungi However, unlike most art forms, this one including “art pottery” and ceramics of all (detail), 2006, Stoneware and glazes, has its roots firmly planted in utilitarian kinds. No longer synonymous with “craft,” 11 1/2" in diameter and 5" in height, Sunset Canyon Pottery objects. Native Americans used clay to build ceramics charged into the category of col- vessels and figurines for culinary, ritualistic, lectible fine art. “Art potteries” handcrafted Left: Sunyong Chung, Dinner plate (detail), 2006, Colored porcelain and glaze, 10 1/2" in diameter, Women & Their Work and architectural purposes. Although rich clay vases and art objects, and pottery man- Gallery continued on 22 20 21 Clay Art, continued from 21 Clay Art, continued from 22

professional potters and serves as a teach- forms and elegant Consulting, rec- ing studio. To celebrate its 10th anniversary lines of his work, ommends group- in Spring 2006, ClayWays exhibited art by which includes ves- ing similar pieces many artists whose work and careers the sels and dinnerware, to create a “visual gallery fostered during the past decade. Two as well as sculpted inventory.” For well-known Central Texas potters who teach art pieces. The glazes example, consider classes and exhibit their work at ClayWays work in concert with displaying pieces are Diana Seidel and Stanley Irvin. the whimsy of his by one artist, or Diana Seidel works primarily with modular, engineered all teapots, all wheel-thrown stoneware and rich matte teapots, the surreal- figurines, or all glazes to make pieces for daily use in the istic foot-long spouts similarly themed Susie Fowler; Cactus Ranch; 2006; Stoneware, porcelain, slurry home, such as dinnerware, serving ware, of his ewers, and pieces, together painting, and designs made by deer teeth, veins of a prickly pear cactus, orchid root, and magnolia seed pods; 15" in diam- and vases. Although her work is conven- the nimble, three- on a wall, table, or eter and 10" in height; Shade Tree Potter tional in its functionality, there’s nothing dimensional swirl shelving. By being Susie Fowler also pays tribute to nature predictable about it. By constantly experi- designs on one of his serving ware series. organized, contained, and placed together, through her work by using organic “tools” menting with single details of form, color, Irvin says that the nature of the medium you can remember what you have, it “looks she gathers from around her country home glaze, and technique, Seidel fashions each reminds him of “the value of rhythm and collected,” and you can create focused con- to create her signature large-scale pots and of her pieces into an individually unique, commitment in one’s life and work,” but versation around the collection. functional ware. When asked about nature’s perfectly composed symphony of elements. that being playful and thinking outside the For one special piece of clay art, Jackson effect on her work, she explains: “While Her curvaceous teapot, for example, features box leads to the most surprising and fulfill- encourages collectors to allow the piece to caretaking my slice of the Hill Country, I a symmetrical design with flowing lines and ing aspects of creating in clay. Irvin is com- stand on its own merits. He recommends collect bits of nature’s textures and pat- tranquil, carefully juxtaposed colors, all mitted to spreading the gospel of clay—he against “posing” an artwork with other terns—deer teeth, seed pods, plants, feath- working to create an elegantly crafted and teaches students of all ages and has helped objects in a contrived vignette, or over- ers, and roots—and then actually imprint balanced work of art. found various Central Texas clay educational highlighting the object with a harsh spot- them into the stoneware slabs and finely Tactile, playful, and graceful describe the programs, exhibitions, and community light. Jackson suggests blending the object grained porcelain of my pots to make the imaginative work of St. Edward’s University groups. Irvin is also represented by Sunset into a room of balanced design, while using engraved design.” In doing this, Fowler art professor, Stan Irvin. He uses subtle, Canyon Pottery. elegant highlighting techniques, such as captures, preserves, and literally carves the earth-toned glazes to enhance the sensuous In 2004, five veteran Austin potters subtle and well-designed lighting, display- earth’s vitality into the clay where collectors Diana Seidel, Teapot, 2006, Stoneware and matte glaze, organized the first annual “Art of the Pot” ing it in a niche, or painting the wall behind may experience it daily. 9" in height, ClayWays Pottery Studio & Gallery and Sunset tour and exhibition, held Mother’s Day the object with a complementary color. Canyon Pottery weekend. On this special weekend, they To learn more about the artists, studios, A Supportive Clay Community open their studios to show their art, along and events mentioned, please visit the fol- The abundance of quality clay art in the with that of a number of exceptional Texas lowing Web sites: sunsetcanyonpottery.com, region is due, in part, to the large number and national ceramic artists invited to par- shadetreepotter.com, ginkopottery.com, of resources for amateur and professional ticipate. Austin’s active community of clay clayways.com, dianaseidel.com, myweb. ceramicists. One of the first clay studios artists has also formed The stedwards.edu/stanleyi, artofthepot.com, in Austin, Feats of Clay Pottery Studio & Area Clay Artists group that lists clay events and austinclay.org. Gallery, celebrated its 30th anniversary in and opportunities to exhibit. Anne Gilliam holds Bachelor’s and Master’s June 2006. The studio holds workshops and degrees in Art History and has worked pro- classes, and represents a number of clay art- Ideas on Displaying Ceramic Art fessionally in the arts and cultural industry ists in a changing display of wheel-thrown A challenging aspect of collecting ceram- for more than 16 years, in arts administra- and hand-built clay works. ics is learning how best to display the work tion, programming, and policy; arts writing; ClayWays Pottery Studio & Gallery, also in your home. Austin interior designer and museums and galleries. in Austin, showcases the work of over 35 Ryan Jackson, president of Laird Jackson Clay Art, continued on 24 22 23 A r t E v e n t s

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Austin Fine Arts Festival Texas Furniture Makers Show H Park, bordered by 3rd and 5th Streets Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett

and San Antonio and Guadalupe Streets, in downtown 830-895-2911 l l i Austin www.kacckerrville.com 512-458-6073 October 26–December 2, 2006 www.austinfineartsfestival.org Annual juried show featuring custom-made furniture by April 14–15, 2007, Open 11–6 Texas furniture makers. An artist reception and awards Over 200 juried artists from around the nation; an eclectic ceremony will be held November 4 from 6–8 pm.

mix of live music and delicious cuisine. Produced by C Austin Fine Arts Alliance, benefiting the Austin Museum of Art. Admission is $8 for adults, children under 12 free. Lake Region y r t n u o Austin Museum Day Spicewood Arts Roundup Various locations in Austin 25325 Highway 71 West, in Spicewood www.austinmuseums.org www.spicewoodarts.com September 10, 2006, Hours vary October 20–22, 2006, Open Saturday 10–5, Sunday 10–5 Organized by members of the Austin Museum Partnership. A free, citywide rediscovery of Austin educa- Spicewood-area artists offer painting, photography, tional institutions and science, history, and art museums. collage, pottery, jewelry, and more. Produced by the Admission is free to participating museums. Special activi- Spicewood Arts Society, an organization promoting per- ties for all ages. forming, visual, and literary arts in Spicewood. Red Hot Red Dot Sale Studio Tours at Women & Their Work Gallery 1710 Lavaca Street Spring: Art of the Pot—Austin Ceramic Studio Tour, 512-477-1064 www.artofthepot.com www.womenandtheirwork.org Spring and Fall: Art & Wine Trail, September 14, 2006, 6–8 pm www.artandwine.org A sale of fine art, donated by Texas artists, supports events Fall: East Austin Studio Tour, and education programs presented by Women & Their www.eastaustinstudiotour.com Work throughout the year. Admission is $60 for the open- Year-round: Art in the Hills—Second Saturday Art Trail, ing reception, otherwise free. www.artinthehills.com

First Night Austin—New Year’s Eve Celebration of the Arts! ABOUT THE HILL COUNTRY TITLE PAGE Congress Avenue, 2nd Street, and www.firstnightaustin.org December 31, 2006 An annual festival of the arts for the whole family, includ- ing an afternoon Family Festival, a Family Finale at City Hall, evening programming, and a Midnight Finale. Works of art will be featured in and on the fabric of the city. Fredericksburg Art Past Dark Various locations in Fredericksburg and the surrounding area Betty Rhodes, Earl and Pearl, Oil on canvas, 16" x 20" [email protected] www.artpastdark.com November 10–12, 2006 Wimberley artist, Betty Rhodes, has work available Workshops, demonstrations, lectures, and studio tours. at 1550 Gallery and Fredericksburg Gallery in Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Alliance of Arts & Fredericksburg, Gallery on the Square in Wimberley, Antiques. Admission prices and hours vary. and Wally Workman Gallery in Austin.

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D A R Y L H OWARD Charlotte Warren The first photograph to be mounted in the Wittliff Gallery for its opening in 1996. Keith Carter, Cosmos, Fine Art Photography 1995, Silver gelatin photograph, 15" x 15". By Mara Levy The year 2006 marks the 10th anniver- photographer, book publisher, and pro- sary of the Wittliff Gallery of Southwestern ducer. & Mexican Photography, at Texas State In the interest of full disclosure, I had University-San Marcos. Located on the the pleasure of working alongside Wittliff seventh floor of the Albert B. Alkek Library, during the gallery’s auspicious beginnings, this vast regional collection contains works initially hired by the university to catalog from the 19th century to the present day, the fast-growing collection and assist with with an emphasis on contemporary imagery. the installation of the inaugural show. The Wittliff Gallery is a treasure trove Two years later, I would go on to work as for art lovers and collectors across the Wittliff’s research, darkroom, and personal country. Yet the man behind the eponym, assistant in his Austin office. It was a job Rubrum Lily Bill Wittliff, co-founder along with his wife, that, at times, didn’t feel much like a job The Moon Placed Lotus Here Last Night Sally, is most often associated with a dif- at all; rather an unorthodox form of home Woodblock print Original black and white 22" x 22" ferent title: A-List Screenwriter. (His film schooling, where I was encouraged to study silver gelatin prints credits include The Black Stallion, Lonesome art, photography, writing, and the strate- Dove, Legends of the Fall, and The Perfect gies behind a mean game of Texas Hold’em. www.charlottewarren.com Storm.) Wittliff is also an accomplished Truth be told, my poker studies with Bill Austin 512-288-4744 DarylHoward.com 512.750-4636 continued on 60 56 58 • MAP B 59 • MAP B A r t M u s e u ms a n d c e n t e r s

Arthouse at the Jones Center 700 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 304 East 44th Street, Austin, Texas 78751 512-453-5312, www.arthousetexas.org 512-458-2255, www.ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney Founded in 1911, Arthouse is the oldest statewide visual In 1892, renowned European sculptress Elisabet Ney arts organization in Texas and the only one devoted solely (1833–1907) built a studio in Austin’s Hyde Park neigh- to contemporary art. Arthouse’s mission is to promote borhood, where she resumed her career as a portrait the growth and appreciation of contemporary art and sculptor. Today, the studio is the Elisabet Ney Museum, artists in Texas. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday a National Historic Landmark. Many of Ney’s portraits 11–7, Thursday 11–9, Saturday 10–5, and Sunday 1–5. from life, including Jacob Grimm, Arthur Schopenhauer, Admission is free. Otto von Bismarck, and King Ludwig II of Bavaria, are 74 • MAP A displayed together with legendary Texas statesmen and heroes. Open Wednesday–Saturday 10–5 and Sunday 12–5. Admission is free. 78 • MAP A

Austin Museum of Art–Downtown 823 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701 George Washington Carver Museum & 512-495-9224, www.amoa.org Cultural Center User-friendly. Austin eclectic. Dynamic. Educational fun. 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, Texas 78702 Austin Museum of Art–Downtown, the Museum’s main 512-974-4926, www.ci.austin.tx.us/carver exhibition site, distills the unique spirit of Austin into a The Carver Museum has the distinction of being the first multifaceted art experience. The museum presents chang- African-American neighborhood museum in the state of ing exhibitions of 20th century and contemporary art. Texas. The Carver Museum collects, preserves, and exhib- Come for a sojourn of inspiration, a stimulating gathering its artifacts documenting the history of African-Americans with friends, or a lunch-break jolt of creativity. Open from Austin, Central Texas, and beyond. It promotes a cli- Tuesday–Saturday 10–6, Thursday 10–8, and Sunday mate in which African-American artists can be recognized 12–5. Admission is $1 to $5. and appreciated for their culturally diverse heritage. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30–6, Tuesday and 75 • MAP A Thursday 9:30–8, and Saturday 1–5. Admission is free. 79 • MAP A

Austin Museum of Art–Laguna Gloria Harry Ransom Humanities 3809 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 Research Center Villa: 512-458-8191, Tours: 512-495-9224 21st and Guadalupe Streets, Austin, Texas 78712 www.amoa.org 512-471-8944, www.hrc.utexas.edu Picturesque beauty. Historic treasure. A natural setting The houses one of the world’s for art. Austin Museum of Art–Laguna Gloria incorpo- finest cultural archives with over 45 million items, includ- rates unique attributes of Austin into a memorable art ing extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, experience. Laguna Gloria is a complement of pastoral photography, film, art, and the performing arts. The refuge and urban energy. A legendary landmark, Ransom Center Galleries offer diverse exhibitions from AMOA–Laguna Gloria is one of the city’s most beloved the Center’s holdings as well as a permanent display sites. The villa is open daily 11–4. The grounds are open of the Gutenberg Bible and the First Photograph. Open Monday–Saturday 9–5 and Sunday 12–5. Admission is a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10–5, Thursday 10–7, suggested donation of $3. and Saturday and Sunday 12–5. Admission is free. 76 • MAP A 80 • MAP A

Blanton Museum of Art Hill Country Arts Foundation Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Congress 120 Point Theatre Road South, Ingram, Texas 78025 Avenue, Austin, Texas 78712 830-367-5120, www.hcaf.com 512-471-7324, www.blantonmuseum.org Since 1958 this non-profit organization has been provid- Art is the ultimate experience at the new Blanton! Its ing a cultural atmosphere on the banks of Johnson Creek inspiring collection of more than 17,000 works consists and the Guadalupe River. The Duncan McAshan Visual of Old Master paintings, modern and contemporary Art Center includes an art gallery featuring national and American and Latin American art, and an encyclope- regional artists, a fine art gift shop, studios, and an art dic collection of prints and drawings. Open Tuesday, library. Educational programs are offered for adults and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10-5, Thursday 10-8 children. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10–4. Admission to the (Free all day), Sunday 1-5. Admission is $3 to $5. gallery is free. 77 • MAP A 81 • MAP C

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