Porcelain

Invented in China some time during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the creation of porcelain made it possible for artists to play more with the ceramic medium. Porcelain is both light and durable, making the possibilities for design, shape, and decoration endless. The oldest pieces of porcelain found are made from celadon, giving the porcelain a green hue rather than the classic white.

As trade relations developed and the years passed, porcelain became a major artistic outlet for many Asian countries, each creating its own style. Annabel Lee Allen is a self-taught potter and is fascinated by organic forms found in fractals, seashells, and nature. Her piece Enchanted Mushrooms uses hand-thrown porcelain to explore these forms and their relationship to space. Learn more about the history of porcelain with the line below, and see Allen’s take on the classic art form at the Gambrel Annex as a part of Art Beyond 2023.

https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/porcelain-history.htm

Graffiti

Commentary on ideas of property, ownership, and the accessibility of art can all be found at the heart of graffiti culture. Put under the broader category of street art, or independent public art, graffiti has the potential to give structures back to the people of a community. Famous names like Banksy, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat have pushed graffiti into the mainstream, but its homegrown roots of rebellion cannot be erased from the art form.

Muralist Xavi Panneton uses graffiti techniques in his works, creating paintings that span across different genres and perspectives. Learn more about the history of graffiti with the link below, and visit Panneton’s piece Deep Space Murmuration at the Gambrel Annex to see the way his piece brings new energy to the environment. 

https://www.theartstory.org/movement/street-art/

Anna Kruse

Best known for her sculptures, Anna Kruse received her MFA from the State University of New York. Her work has been displayed in Ohio, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and in 2021 she was awarded the International sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement award in Contemporary Sculpture. Her interactive piece Reaching the Top, which can be found at Willow-Witt Ranch, glimmers with golden leaves and a feeling of intimacy that can only be found in embracing nature. Learn more about Kruse from her website linked below, and visit the Willow-Witt Ranch to experience the seamless blend of art and landscape today.

https://www.annakruse.com/bio

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