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March 6 – April 19 Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm |
Ceramic Sculpture by Debra Giller Opening Reception Thursday, March 6, 6:30pm |
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| Debra Giller's monumental ceramic sculpture will be on exhibit March 6 - April 19, 2008 in the gallery at The Arts Center In Orange. Boston artist, Debra Giller holds an MFA from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio and a BFA from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. She is currently an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics at Endicott College, Beverly, MA. Giller writes, "I create objects that convey a multitude of visual associations that relate to organic forms and man-made constructions. Many of these associations are suggested by flowers and mechanical objects. I like the intricate shapes and biological associations evoked in machines as well as the exterior worlds of cellular life." Her work combines both decorative surface embellishments and an extreme understanding of the malleability of clay. She creates delicate intricacies that belie the difficulties of working with the medium. She says, "My work process involves a combination of play, intuition and technical rigor. The large sculptures are made with thick coils and divided into sections like a Lego set. When the sections have stiffened, I carve and add shapes. I layer different glazes and fire the work several times to achieve rich layers of texture and color." Audience reaction and interpretation vary. The longer one looks, the more one sees, echinacea to extraterrestrial, pagoda to papaya. The exhibit is a rich experience. Ms Giller will be offering creative clay workshops for children and adults on April 19. To visit or for more information, The Arts Center In Orange is located at 129 East Main Street, Orange, Ph. (540)-672-731, Hours: 10am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat. and 1 - 3pm Sunday. (Learn more about Debra Giller at http://www.debragiller.com/) |
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The exhibit will run November 29, 2007 to January 28, 2008. Opening Reception Thursday, November 29 at 6:30pm. For more information, contact the Arts Center In Orange located at 129 East Main Street, phone: (540) 672-7311. |
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