ON VIEW Making In Between: Contemporary Chinese American Ceramics On view March 14–August 23, 2020 Opens March 14, 6–9 p.m. Artist Talk at 7 p.m. Making In Between examines the works of first- and second-generation Chinese American ceramic artists Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Sin-ying Ho, Beth Lo, Cathy Lu, Stephanie H. Shih, and Wanxin Zhang. Julie Green: Flown Blue “My work has always dealt with identity, with the sense of being in- On view through February 23, 2020 between, an imposter, neither fully Flown Blue is the first mid-career Chinese nor Caucasian. I have learned retrospective for critically acclaimed Image: Beth Lo, What We Pass On, 2017. to live with the constant question social-documentary artist Julie Green. Porcelain. 22 x 7 x 4 inches. about my appearance: ‘What are you?’” - Jennifer Datchuck Image: The Last Supper (detail), 2000-present. learn more at amoca.org/2020/winter ON VIEW New Acquisitions from the Julianne & David Armstrong Collection On view January 18–June 21, 2020 Opens February 8, 6–9 p.m. Irreverent, spectacular, and notable, the latest gifts from noted collectors Julianne & David Armstrong are presented together for the first time. Artworks by over 40 artists are AMOCA Collects! Harrison McIntosh, Warren MacKenzie, featured in this exhibition: Victor Don Reitz, Porntip Sangvanich, Edwin On view through March 31 Babu, Ralph Bacerra, Bennett Bean, and Mary Scheier, Richard Shaw, Joe Bova, Frank Boyden, Rose Cabat, Robert Sperry, Victor Spinski, Glen An opportunity to see new Peter Callas, Tom Coleman, Philip Takai, Al Tennant, Remis VisGirda, acquisitions in conversation with Cornelius, Betty Davenport-Ford, Patti Warashina, and more. notable works from the permanent Richard DeVore, Josh DeWeese, collection. David Furman, Andrea Gill, Thomas Image: Richard Shaw, Untitled Platter, 2002. Hoadley, Sylvia Hyman, Yoshiro Ikeda, 22 inches diameter. Gift of Julianne & David Image: Patti Warashina, Water Boy (detail), Armstrong. 1991. Gift of the Artist with Millard Sheets Karen Karnes, Margaret Keelan, Gina mural in the background. Lawson, Jim Leedy, Ricky Maldonado, Janis Mars Wunderlich, John Mason, learn more at amoca.org/2020/winter ON VIEW The Artists of Mettlach Joanne Hayakawa: Chinese Bird Banquet A Wing & A Prayer II On view through August 2020 On view through June 30, 2020 On view January 11–April 19 A selection from the largest collection Opens January 11, 6–9 p.m. This exhibition features a selection of Villeroy & Boch’s Mettlach wares in Artist Talk at 7 p.m. of the 900+ antique Chinese bird the world. This exhibition examines feeders. These works exhibit a the work of twenty artists who A premiere of new work in opposition: remarkable range of techniques, designed for Villeroy & Boch from vulnerable and strong, extraordinary and comprehensively represent the 1840-1920. and mundane, and self-indulgent important aspects of Chinese ceramics technology and the human condition. Image: Ludwig Hohlwein for Villeroy & Boch, – in miniature form. Stein, 1908. Gift of Robert & Colette Wilson. Image: A Wing & A Prayer II, 2019 (detail). 52 x Image: Gift of Julianne & David Armstrong. learn more at amoca.org/2020/winter 30 x 12 inches. Ceramic, plaster and rubber. SHOP New Year, New Merchandise! Art from the Heart Swing into Spring We love our new totes! Celebrate your Give the gift of art to your loved ones Spring is the perfect time to give your love for all things clay with this stylish for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy 15% off a plants a new home (or neighbor!). and practical tote. Enjoy 15% off all hand-picked selection of festive works Enjoy 15% off a curated selection of AMOCA merchandise during the February 1–14. In-store only. planters and vases during the month month of January. In-store only. of March. In-store only. Image: Alina Hayes, Vase, 2019. Image: AMOCA Tote. Canvas. 8.25 x 6.25 x 4 inches. Image: Kim Lingo, Planter, 2019. Ceramic. 14 x 14 x 2 inches. 3.5 x 4.5 x 4 inches. learn more at amoca.org/2020/winter CREATE 2020 Workshops and Demos East Creek Anagama Firing April 3–19 Call (909) 622-0464 for information Heesoo Lee May 9–10 Susie Rubinstein September 12–13 Larry White Adult Programs Sandy Simon & Bob Brady October 10–11 January 18–19 $45 Teaser lessons • Ongoing 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $475 Steven Hill Soda Firing $200–$625 • Classes start January 7 Fall (dates to be announced) Participants will be introduced to a Call (909) 622-0464 for information Satisfy your curiosity with a fun and broad spectrum of ceramic techniques thorough introduction to ceramics spanning utilitarian pots and abstract in a two-hour teaser lesson, or jump Tom Wallick sculpture. Simon and Brady will be November 14–16 straight into a multi-week class. Wheel giving demos as well as interacting throwing, hand building, and sculpture with participants on every level in this classses are all available. New this two-day workshop. 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April 1. wood-fired pizza oven! learn more at amoca.org/2020/winter LUNCH + LECTURE & MONTHLY Monthly Docent Tours Lunch & Lecture: Jeff Picou Lunch & Lecture: Aida Lugo Last Saturday of the Month • 10–11 a.m. Friday, January 24 • 1–2 p.m. Friday, March 20 • 1–2 p.m. $15/person Jeff Picou teaches the ceramic arts at Aida Lugo is an artist in residence A docent-led tour is one of the best El Dorado High School in Placentia, at the dA Center for the Arts and a ways to experience AMOCA. Join California. His work explores the teaching artist at AMOCA. Her work a group of fellow enthusiasts for an tension between control and chance. explores the boundaries between art hour of art and conversation. Call “I loved drawing as a child, but fell in mediums. Lugo received a BFA in the museum or buy tickets online to love with art when I saw the Picasso Sculpture and New Genres from Otis register. show at LACMA in 1998.” College of Art and Design. Free with admission. 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