The magic of nature comes to life in this complimentary exhibition of fire and ice. Artists from East Creek Art, a community art studio and retreat, feature ceramic works fired in an Anagama wood-fired kiln. The collaborative firing process takes several days, with all works being “decorated by the river of flame and ash.” Alongside the unique vessels and wares, stunning photographs of ice formations on the Columbia River Gorge and thermal pools of Yellowstone National Park by photographer Don Jacobson spotlight fascinating textures, colors, and patterns from amazing terrains.
KATY’S WOOD-FIRED CERAMICS AND VESSELS WILL BE ON DISPLAY
Katy McFadden is a ceramic sculptor and printmaker who connects deeply with nature, yielding spirited and transformative pieces. With many years of creating, teaching and traveling, Katy uses her art to foster understanding and exemplify the commonalities between people. For decades, Katy has used her artistic platform to communicate the importance of nourishing the environment, both the collective and the individual.
Working from her nature-backed home studio in Southwest Portland, many of Katy’s pieces – including her human-scale forms – are fired in her large gas-fired kiln and as well as East Creek Anagama kiln. Katy teaches at Clackamas Community College, where she offers courses that highlight her artistic philosophy and inspire the next generations of creators.
WHEN: April 5 - May 20, 2022
WHERE: Walters Cultural Arts Center
Hillsboro, Oregon