The Functions of Ritual and the Vessels of Ritual - Artist Opening

Check out a few photos from past Fridays opening & artist talks.

The opening featured Jordan Pruett's "Vessels of Ritual" & Alison Young's "The Functions of Ritual"

Ginger Geyer has just arrived at our studio in the countryside!

We are already having fun at our studio in the countryside with the arrival of Ginger Geyer from Austin, Texas. Look out for her amazing works in porcelain. She is already working on the reflection of the Sistine Chapel on an old-fashioned flashbulb! Wow!

 

Opening and Artist Talks!

Stop by c.r.e.t.a. rome on Friday 25 October at 18:30 and check out our residents' work. Both Ali and Jordan will present talks about their work. The talks will be followed by a reception with food & wine! The exhibition will remain open through 29 October, from 2:30-7:30 every day.

Jordan Pruett: Vessels of Ritual 

& 

Alison Hatfield Young: The Functions of Ritual

final touches to the design

cleaning

 

glazing

A few final touches and sneak peak of the artists' work! 

Ceramics class this past Thursday had it all!

Work on the wheel, glazing, slab-making

coiling with our newest student helped by Paolo and our intern Christopher.

Paolo Porelli at Ceramics Annual of America 2013 today and tomorrow!! Here are some of the works on display. Look for the apintings too!!

NEWS FLASH!! 1 DECEMBER DEADLINE FOR SPRING RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS

NEWS FLASH!! THERE'S STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR A SPRING RESIDENCY AT CRETA ROME. OUR DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 1 DECEMBER TO ACCOMMODATE THOSE OF YOU WHO SAW THIS LATER DEADLINE LISTED POSTED ON CERAMICS REVIEW.

work by one of our current residents Jordan Pruett.

For details see our web-site at www.cretarome.com or contact us at cretarome@gmail.com.

 

Jeff Shapiro at c.r.e.t.a. rome chatting with our current residents Jordan Pruett and Ali Young

We are lucky to have Jeff Shapiro and Koichiro Isezaki visiting us at the studio today!

A sample page from Angi Curreri's "Gelato Chronicle"

Take a look at our former resident and friend, Angi Curreri's online journal documenting her time here in Rome!  The Gelato Chronicle: c.r.e.t.a. rome - residency July 2013

Here we come - S.O.F.A. Chicago 2013!

Look for this ad in the latest issue of Ceramics: Art & Perception. A huge thank you to Lucy Lacoste for the invitation to participate in S.O.F.A. Chicago 2013. The 'New Directions' show presents the work of Josephine Burr, Sunshine Cobb, Colby Parsons, Paolo Porelli ((his "Excess" appears above) and Linda Swanson.

Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design Fair is celebrating 20 years this time around! Read more about the event here on their website!

Fall Residents 2013

All smiles this week at c.r.e.t.a. rome as we welcome our third fall resident for 2013! We are excited to have these three talented artists in Rome! 

Check them out!

Alison Hatfield Young

Alison is an American artist specializing in ceramic art. She will be in residence at c.r.e.t.a for 6 weeks. You can follow Alison's experience in Rome on her tumblr, or check out her work on her website!

Jordan Vincent

Jordan is an American artist specializing in sculptural pottery. He will be in residence with us for 6 weeks. You can follow his work on his website Jordan Vincent Pottery.

Elizabeth Dychter

Elizabeth is an Argentinean ceramic sculptor. She will be in residence in Rome for 3 months. She just arrived on Monday but is already hard at work. Her work can be found on her website Elizabeth Dychter.