Edward Eberle
Wheeled Sage, 2002
Porcelain with terra sigilata glaze
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Karen Johnson Boyd
Photography: Jon Bolton
Stark Contrasts: Black and White Ceramics from RAM’s Collection
February 24 – May 5, 2013
This exhibition, one of a series of exhibitions at RAM showcasing work dominated by a black and white color scheme, juxtaposes ceramic sculpture from the last 40 years. This show offers a selection that includes established artists—who RAM has collected in depth—as well as emerging talents of the ceramic sculpture scene.
Whether narrative scenes or abstract forms, the sculptures featured in Stark Contrasts explore the formal and metaphoric potential of intense color and dramatic contrasts. The variety of approaches reflects the innovation and ingenuity of artists working with clay who are investigating the symbolic and practical use of color and dynamic composition.
Artists such as David Regan and Ed Eberle combine detailed black and white imagery with shaped surfaces. Christie Brown and Elizabeth Lurie explore the potential of using all white for narrative or functional forms. At the other end of the spectrum, Irvin Tepper emphasizes blended shades of black and white in his dream-like nonfunctional teapots.
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Artists in the Exhibition
Daniel J. Anderson, Gordon Baldwin, Christie Brown, Bruce Cochrane, Claude Conover, Philip Cornelius, Harris Deller, Richard DeVore, Paul Dresang, Ruth Duckworth, Edward Eberle, Susan Evans, Ken Ferguson, Robert Forman, Leopold Foulem, Verne J. Funk, Peter Gourfain, Chris Gustin, Anne E. Hirondelle, Nicholas Homoky, Yoshiro Ideka, Les Lawrence, James Lovera, Elizabeth Lurie, Tony Marsh, Karen Thuesen Massaro, Beverly Mayeri, Jennifer McCurdy, Matthew Metz, Richard Notkin, Jeffrey Oestreich, Dan Pilcher, David Regan, Nicholas Rena, Mary Roehm, Amy Sabrina, David Shaner, Mark Shapiro, Patrick W. Siler, Chris Spanovich, Robert Sperry, David A. Stabley, Christopher R. Staley, Irvin S. Tepper, Jason Walker, Kurt Weiser, and Liz Wolf
Stark Contrasts: Black and White Ceramics from RAM’s Collection
February 24 – May 5, 2013
Edward Eberle
Wheeled Sage, 2002
Porcelain with terra sigilata glaze
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Karen Johnson Boyd
Photography: Jon Bolton
This exhibition, one of a series of exhibitions at RAM showcasing work dominated by a black and white color scheme, juxtaposes ceramic sculpture from the last 40 years. This show offers a selection that includes established artists—who RAM has collected in depth—as well as emerging talents of the ceramic sculpture scene.
Whether narrative scenes or abstract forms, the sculptures featured in Stark Contrasts explore the formal and metaphoric potential of intense color and dramatic contrasts. The variety of approaches reflects the innovation and ingenuity of artists working with clay who are investigating the symbolic and practical use of color and dynamic composition.
Artists such as David Regan and Ed Eberle combine detailed black and white imagery with shaped surfaces. Christie Brown and Elizabeth Lurie explore the potential of using all white for narrative or functional forms. At the other end of the spectrum, Irvin Tepper emphasizes blended shades of black and white in his dream-like nonfunctional teapots.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Daniel J. Anderson, Gordon Baldwin, Christie Brown, Bruce Cochrane, Claude Conover, Philip Cornelius, Harris Deller, Richard DeVore, Paul Dresang, Ruth Duckworth, Edward Eberle, Susan Evans, Ken Ferguson, Robert Forman, Leopold Foulem, Verne J. Funk, Peter Gourfain, Chris Gustin, Anne E. Hirondelle, Nicholas Homoky, Yoshiro Ideka, Les Lawrence, James Lovera, Elizabeth Lurie, Tony Marsh, Karen Thuesen Massaro, Beverly Mayeri, Jennifer McCurdy, Matthew Metz, Richard Notkin, Jeffrey Oestreich, Dan Pilcher, David Regan, Nicholas Rena, Mary Roehm, Amy Sabrina, David Shaner, Mark Shapiro, Patrick W. Siler, Chris Spanovich, Robert Sperry, David A. Stabley, Christopher R. Staley, Irvin S. Tepper, Jason Walker, Kurt Weiser, and Liz Wolf
Gallery of Work
Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:
Platinum Partners
Anonymous
The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
Ron and Judith Isaacs
The Estate of Marilyn Rothschild
Windgate Foundation
Diamond Partners
David Charak
Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Arts Foundation
Diane Zebell
Gold Partners
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls Community Fund
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Silver Partners
Anonymous
Anonymous
Bader Philanthropies
Baird
A.C. Buhler Family
Dave’s Wine Garage
Paula and E.L. Donovitz Memorial Endowment Fund
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Tom Harty
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Luanne Frey and Mark Lukow
Sheri and Frank Sullivan
Wisconsin Arts Board
Bronze Partners
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Carol Baylon
Susan Boland
Rose and Peter Christensen
Educators Credit Union
Carol Griseto
Julia Ann Oas and Don Gloo
Hitter’s Baseball
Debbie and Chuck Hoffman
Susan and Dan Horton
Gary Van Wert and Ronald Jacquart
Paula Kalke
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
O&H Danish Bakery
Rita Petretti
Rasmussen Diamonds
SC Johnson
Harold and Lois Solberg
Twin Disc
Marc J. Wollman
Amy and Robb Woulfe
Media Sponsor
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