Once again we are pleased to be hosting a comprehensive look into Northwest contemporary woodfired ceramics – A Path of Flame. This years show features 14 regional artists dedicated to this amazing tradition.
Participating artists -
John Benn – Eva Funderburgh – Colleen Gallagher – John Harris – Sam Hoffman - Terry Inokuma - Chris Knapp – Jen Lee – Andy Lewis-Lechner – Susan Lochner – Hiroshi Ogawa – Reid Ozaki – Erin Solberg – Natalie Warrens
Kilns represented -
Hikarigama – “Illuminated Kiln” (Elkton, OR)
Santatsugama – 3 Dragons Kiln (Seabeck, WA)
Harstine Island Wood Kilns (WA)
Also featuring paintings by
Kirsten Gehrels (acrylic on canvas) and Amy Royce (encaustic on panel)
You can find more images from A Path of Flame – 09 as well as archived pictures from last year’s exhibition on our Gallery Page!
Join us for a reception for the artists Saturday February 21 from 3:00 – 8:00.
The Path – “of flame carries the wood ash over the pieces creating unique colors and textures on what was originally an unglazed surface, a blank canvas and which is literally being painted with fire…The surrender of ego, letting go of control and expectations, and living in the moment are the challenges and beauty of wood firing. It is a very rich, creative and spiritual journey…” Natalie Warrens (participating artist)
Artist Eva Funderburgh has an extensive catalog of images on Flicker and Vimeo. Of special note are slideshows and videos of Anagama kiln loading and unloading. The process is amazing! A kiln loading often can take two days. Though the unloading is faster it still takes several hours. These photos were all taken at the Santatsugama Kiln in Seabeck Washington.
