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Artist’s Talk “Marek Cecula on Contemporary Ceramic Art & Design”
Event on 2012-03-22 18:30:00

Presented by artist Marek Cecula, founder of Modus Design and former head and coordinator of the ceramics department at Parsons School of Design, New York (1983–2004)

Ceramics is no longer a field monopolized by potters and ceramists; a new generation of artists and designers is broadening the ceramics vocabulary. Technological advances have made it possible to coat clay with synthetic substances, cut it with precision, form it into complex 3-D models, and decorate it with computerized digital decals. Today, clay has become an adaptable and versatile medium for a wide range of applications, and an important player in contemporary artistic practice.

Polish-born artist Marek Cecula creates ceramic sculptures that challenge established conventions of making and materiality. “I am seduced by the role ceramic plays in our lives and the aesthetic values it carries. I am a watcher, an anthropologist, who is constantly discovering how we form relationships with these objects and their functions.” Cecula’s artistic practice has also evolved into Modus Design, a firm that produces domestic wares in both limited and mass-produced quantities, focusing on the “landscape of the table, and reinventing the conventional in contemporary ceramics.”

In this talk, Cecula explores the exciting new developments in the field of contemporary ceramics, and shares his own experiences with this unique material.

This lecture is open to the public and offered in conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary Ceramics: The Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection.

Admission is free. A reception to meet the speaker follows.

For related Spotlight Gallery Talks in May, click here.

at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet
Houston, United States

Top Contemporary Artists to Appear At San Diego Comic-Con International: From Van Eaton Galleries, The Largest Selection of Original Animation Production Art Anywhere In The World

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) July 12, 2006

Van Eaton Galleries of Sherman Oaks, will be showcasing four of the top artists in their field at their booth, Number 501, in Exhibit Hall A at the San Diego Comic-Con International.

Appearances will be made by Author, Illustrator, and Filmmaker Gris Grimly, Director, Graphic Artist, and Author, Ragnar, Puppeteers, Filmmakers, Authors and Stop Motion artists, The Chiodo Brothers, and Animator and Artist Glen Orbik.

Van Eaton Galleries will have an amazing selection of original Chiodo Bros art for viewing and sale – including a special display of rare props from ‘Killer Klowns’, ‘Critter’s’, exclusive new artwork from two perennial Comic Con favorites – Ragnar and Gris Grimly, all of which available for signings.

Van Eaton Galleries Schedule of Special Appearances

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

The Chiodo Bros: 11am – 1pm

Gris Grimly: 2pm – 4pm

The Chiodo Bros: 3pm – 6pm

Ragnar: 4pm – 5pm

Friday, July 21st, 2006

The Chiodo Bros: 12noon- 2pm

Gris Grimly: 2pm – 4pm

Ragnar: 4pm – 5pm

The Chiodo Bros: 4pm – 7pm

Saturday, July 22nd, 2006

The Chiodo Bros: 10am – 12noon

Gris Grimly: 2pm – 4pm

The Chiodo Bros: 2pm – 6pm

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

The Chiodo Bros: 12noon – 3pm

The Chiodo Bros. – Charlie, Stephen and Ed will be appearing daily at the Van Eaton Galleries Booth #501. The Chiodo Bros. are best known for the cult classic, “Killer Klowns from Outer Space.” circa 1988 and the puppetry in “Team America, World Police.” The Chiodo Bros. are Emmy Award winning, Producers, Writers & Directors.

Glen Orbik – Pulp Book Cover Artist with a Noir Style with appear at the Van Eaton Gallery Booth #501 on Saturday, July 22, 2006 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Orbik’s skills garnered him book covers for works written by Ray Bradbury and Stephen King. Additionally, Limited Edition Artwork will be available for sale from his DC Comic Fine Art.

Gris Grimly – New Original Art, “new” Limited Edition titled “Three Little Kittens” from the Wicked Nursery Rhymes Book. “new” Limited Edition titled, “Road to Nowhere” – original inspired art, Original Art from his infamous T-shirt designs from the year 2001. Gris will be appear daily from 2pm – 4pm.

Ragnar – New Limited Edition Releases include, “The Quitting”, “Late at Seven”, “….And In The Other Room” These are large format Giclee’s on Canvas. We will also feature his new Books, “Kings of the Road”, “Chromofile II”. Older book list include, “Got Your Nose”, Izzy’s Very Important Adventure.” Ragnar will appear at the Van Eaton Booth #501, Thursday, July 20th and Friday, July 21, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 5:00PM.

ABOUT COMIC-CON, SAN DIEGO

The San Diego Comic-Con International is the largest gathering of Comic Book and Pop culture Fans in the world. “We have been involved with this convention for over 13 years,” according to Van Eaton Galleries owners Janeen & Mike Van Eaton. “Each year the convention continues to grow. Our exhibit space has grown to over 1,000 square feet and the professionals that we are bringing in this year to discuss their trade, will be a highlight of the event.” Van Eaton Galleries will be showcasing thousands of pieces from original animation artwork as well.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS’

Noted storyteller and award-winning author Gris Grimly’s work is noted as being “stylish, funny, and gloriously ghoulish” by film director Clive Barker.

The fine art of Ragnar opens an alluring window onto a world of masterful graphic geography, sizzling with all the seduction of great film noir. Noted Animator/Director Ralph Bakshi has called Ragnar’s newest book “Kings Of he Road” “Brilliant Illustration and cartooning, a throwback to the golden age of magazine illustration in america…”

The Chiodo Brothers are notorious for their work in Team America: World Police, producing the puppets, and also the cult classic “Killer Klowns from Outer Space”, producing and directing the sci-fi horror film.

Pulp and comic book artist Glen Orbik’s work has been seen on the covers of Ray Bradbury and Stephen King books. His art has also been featured in several major Comic Book series, including Batman: Legend of The Dark Knight”, and “The Art of Marvel”.

ABOUT VAN EATON GALLERIES

Van Eaton Galleries has established themselves as a presence at the convention and as a force for the introduction of new and popular artists in the animation and Pop/Contemporary Art World.

For more information on Van Eaton Galleries visit http://www.vegalleries.com.

For more information on the San Diego Comic-Con International visit http://www.comic-con.org

Van Eaton Galleries

13613 Ventura Boulevard

Sherman Oaks, California 91423

Phone: 818.788.2357

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310-857-6970

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Question by raw91: Does Film Noir mirror the culture of contemporary America?
please answer, i need the answer as my thesis statement, thank you!!

Best answer:

Answer by sgoldperson
No, Film Noir isn’t even around anymore in the U.S. Film Noir in the U.S. is considered to be from the 40s or so, and wasn’t mirroring the standard back then either.

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Article by Jared Kramer

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Article by Angela Dawson-Field

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About the Author

Angela Dawson-Field is an expert in Tapestries and Textiles. In her spare time she works for The Tapestry House and has gained a reputation as an expert author.