
Randy Johnston
Squared Sushi Platter
13 x 13 x 2 inches
Photography: Jon Bolton
Mud: Handmade in the Midwest
March 16 – May 31, 2014
Organized by the Racine Art Museum Store, this exhibition showcases a selection of works created by ceramists who reside in the upper Midwest region. Handmade in the Midwest brings together a wide array of work with an emphasis on functional works as well as products made by studio potters from two generations. All works on display will be for sale.
The pieces range from the small-scale hand-carved porcelains of Sandra Byers to the utilitarian dinnerware and serving pieces of Paul Eshelman. A special grouping of vintage works created by John Glick from the 1970s through the present are a particular focal point of this display. In addition, two deceased artists, Margaret Ponce Israel and Toshiko Takaezu—with whom the Racine Art Museum has had close relationships over the years—will be represented by functional and sculptural pieces. Works by Glick, Johnston, and Oestreich are also featured in current exhibitions devoted to selections of ceramics from RAM’s permanent collection in the museum’s galleries. Takaezu’s masterwork, The Star Series, is also included in these shows.
Artists in the Exhibition
Robert Briscoe (MN), Sandra Byers (WI), Win Byers (WI), Karl Borgeson (WI), Paul Dresang (IL), Paul Eshelman (IL), John Glick (MI), Michael Gross (WI), Rick Hintze (WI), Randy Johnston (WI), Alex Mandli (WI), Jeff Noska (WI), and Jeff Oestreich (MN). Special works by the late Toshiko Takaezu (NJ), and Margaret Ponce Israel (NY)
Mud: Handmade in the Midwest
March 16 – May 31, 2014

Randy Johnston
Squared Sushi Platter
13 x 13 x 2 inches
Photography: Jon Bolton
Organized by the Racine Art Museum Store, this exhibition showcases a selection of works created by ceramists who reside in the upper Midwest region. Handmade in the Midwest brings together a wide array of work with an emphasis on functional works as well as products made by studio potters from two generations. All works on display will be for sale.
The pieces range from the small-scale hand-carved porcelains of Sandra Byers to the utilitarian dinnerware and serving pieces of Paul Eshelman. A special grouping of vintage works created by John Glick from the 1970s through the present are a particular focal point of this display. In addition, two deceased artists, Margaret Ponce Israel and Toshiko Takaezu—with whom the Racine Art Museum has had close relationships over the years—will be represented by functional and sculptural pieces. Works by Glick, Johnston, and Oestreich are also featured in current exhibitions devoted to selections of ceramics from RAM’s permanent collection in the museum’s galleries. Takaezu’s masterwork, The Star Series, is also included in these shows.
Artists in the Exhibition
Robert Briscoe (MN), Sandra Byers (WI), Win Byers (WI), Karl Borgeson (WI), Paul Dresang (IL), Paul Eshelman (IL), John Glick (MI), Michael Gross (WI), Rick Hintze (WI), Randy Johnston (WI), Alex Mandli (WI), Jeff Noska (WI), and Jeff Oestreich (MN). Special works by the late Toshiko Takaezu (NJ), and Margaret Ponce Israel (NY)
Gallery of Work
Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:
Platinum Sponsors
The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Windgate Foundation
Diamond Sponsors
Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Foundation for the Arts
Diane Zebell
Gold Sponsors
Anonymous
A.C. Buhler Family
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Anonymous
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Baird
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Sharon and Tom Harty
Dave and Judy Hecker
Paul Kalke
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Lang Family Foundation
Dorothy MacVicar
Jan Serr & John Shannon
Sandra Shove
Willard and Mary Walker
Bronze Sponsors
Carol Baylon
Rose and Peter Christensen
Dave’s Wine Garage
Educators Credit Union
Patricia and Richard Ehlert
Express Employment Professionals
Deborah Ganaway
Carol Griseto
Hitter’s Baseball
SC Johnson
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy and Nick Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
JoAnna Poehlmann
Rasmussen Diamonds
Harold and Lois Solberg
Kathy Stranghellini
Tito’s
Twin Disc
Janna Waldeck
Barbara Waldman