I was recently invited to attend a private dinner and artist talk at Vessels Gallery in Boston MA, celebrating the opening of ceramic artist Angela Cunningham’s solo show.  I have shared Angela’s work before on DAM so it was a thrill to see the work and hear her speak about the inspiration and process.

Closer @ Vessels Gallery, Boston
Images of all of the pieces in the show here.

“The imagery in my pieces is drawn largely from forms in nature. I am inspired by the seductive textures, elegant lines, and fertile energy of flowers. Fruits and vegetables fascinate me with their tantalizing colors, dense seed structure, and grotesque beauty. The human body enters here and there—the curve of hip, the softness of belly.” Angela Cunningham

Cunningham’s sculptures all but scream out to the viewer, begging to be touched. I was intrigued by her process – she often throws forms on the wheel and then aggressively distorts the perfectly defined forms, stacking or joining them to create the other-worldly sculptures inspired by the details found in nature.

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Here are a few images from my evening at Vessels Gallery. Bobbie and Angela were gracious hosts, the conversation was lively, the food delicious, the art sublime. I recorded quite a bit of Angela’s talk, but unfortunately there was a problem with the recording and I could not include it in the slideshow. Trust me when I say she is articulate and passionate about her art. Kudos Angela – it is a grand show! The show runs through June 5th at Vessels Gallery in Boston, MA.

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Read a review of the show here.