Fort Mason, SF Sept. 14-16
by Susannah Israel “CAA artists get a rare treat at California Shakespeare sculpture exhibition.” What do all these have in common? Last night we had the honor of being the guests of Artistic Director Jonathon Moscone and Sharon Simpson at a stunning performance of Spunk. After a catered picnic dinner, wines and great conversation, we were seated in the Bruns Ampitheater…
by Susannah Israel “CAA artists form critique group.” Tonight the las cadre critique group met at Red Brick Studio (1) in San Francisco’s Mission District, to review new work by Tom Michelson (2). In attendance were CAA artists Jennifer Brazelton (3), Susannah Israel (4), Juan Santiago (5) and Tiffany Schmierer (6). Not attending were Michelle Gregor (7) and Tomoko Nakazato…
by Susannah Israel “Independence Day: Free Your Mind.” While readying myself for a wonderful day and evening of relaxing, not writing, not firing kilns and most definitely not on facebook, I am thinking about independence. What we need most in ceramics is independence from notions. Notions about form that relate to function can enhance the work with clean design and…
by Susannah Israel “Invitational exhibition features CAA artists.” What Is A Rabbit? is an invitational exhibition highlighting the legendary rabbit in art. The most diversely represented animals in world culture and folklore, we find rabbits variously depicted as tricksters, fertility symbols, luck-bringers, cowards, or cuddly pets. Now eleven noted ceramic artists share their unique sculptural interpretations as they address the…