FERRIN GALLERY - FOURSOME - One Reception - Four Shows

Four Shows, One Opening Saturday, May 29, 4 - 6 pm ReObjectification: Art + Object Multiples: Art/Design Zea Mays Printmaking: Liz Chalfin Gwendolyn Yoppolo Photo Caption: Kelly Garrett Rathbone, Detail of "After Takimori, After Velazquez", Ceramic Click HERE for link to Gallery Schedule 2010 ReObjectification: Art + Object group show of art + objects with links to their source inspiration Forty artists directly reference existing art, objects or found materials.  The exhibit explores relationships between source material and how information is translated, recontextualized and presented.  Local artists include: Michael Boroniec Donald Clark Cynthia Consentino Miriam Kaye Emmett Leader Maggie Mailer David Poppie Mara Superior Roy Superior Ven Voisey Michael Zelehoski Click HERE for link to ReObjectification @ FerrinGallery.com MULTIPLES: Art/Design surveys functional ceramics designed and produced using industrial processes and techniques. All works are designed by artists and mass produced in their studio, factories, or at the hands of other artisans. Dinnerware, Teapots, Tabletop & Domestic Objects available for purchase ONLINE Jonathan Adler, New York, NY Bauer Pottery, Los Angeles, CA Circa Ceramics, Chicago, IL KleinReid, Long Island City, NY Middle Kingdom Porcelain, Washington DC Frances Palmer, Weston, CT Jill Rosenwald, Boston, MA Laura Zindel, Guilford, VT For more on this subject read: DONALD CLARK: The Industry of Making Pots Photo Caption: Bauer Pottery, Tumblers and Pitchers. Photo courtesy Andrew Takeuchi, Bauer Pottery. Click HERE for link to MULTIPLES @ FerrinGallery.com Zea Mays Printmaking: Liz Chalfin FERRIN GALLERY and DREAM AWAY LODGE present Zea Mays Printmaking in the Loo(s), an exhibition series featuring prints by member artists of Zea Mays Printmaking, Florence MA.  Prints in the Loo @ Ferrin Gallery are displayed in conjunction with a summer-long exhibition series at the Loo Gallery at Dream Away Lodge, Becket MA. Liz Chalfin: featured artist through June 6. Lillianna Pereira:  June 10-July 4 All opening receptions take place at the Dream Away Lodge with a themed artist's dinner. Photo Caption: Liz Chalfin, "Family Dinner," etching Click HERE for link to information and links about Loo Gallery(s) @ FerrinGallery.com FEATURED STUDIO POTTER: Gwendolyn Yoppolo For ReObjectification: Art + Object this artist, designer and studio potter produced porcelain functional ceramic forms that interpret ordinary kitchen objects using references to the form and function of human cells, based on her work with a scanning electron microscope. Photo Caption: Gwendolyn Yoppolo, Scoop Bowl Service, porcelain Click HERE for link to Gwendolyn Yoppolo @ FerrinGallery.com BUY 24/7 ONLINE: American Studio Pottery AMERICAN STUDIO POTTERY: The Teapots Ongoing selection of teapots currently onview at the gallery.  Featured this month are three artists in ReObjectification: Art + Object Christa Assad Seth Rainville Gwendolyn Yoppolo Ferrin Gallery offers multiples, editions and studio pottery available for sale 24/7 using paypal. Photo Caption: Christa Assad, Wood Burner Teapot, Donald, British Columbia, white stoneware, oxides, glaze Click HERE for link to American Studio Pottery ONLINE DISH+DINE & EVENTS on FACEBOOK SCENE + SEEN May 2010 Photos of contemporary art events @ FERRIN GALLERY, The Berkshires and beyond are posted on our "FACEBOOK FAN PAGE".  You don't have to "login" to "browse." Photo Caption: Paul Graubard, painter, Pitcher, Christa Assad Click HERE for link to FERRIN GALLERY "FAN" PAGE on FACEBOOK CREATIVITY VISITS HERE!  apARTment 433 North Street Pittsfield, MA FERRIN GALLERY hosts meetings, dinners and offers the apARTment for short term guests. One bedroom with 3rd floor view of Berkshires, located in Upper North Street neighborhood within walking distance to theaters, restaurants and shopping.  Visitors from the media, artists, professional colleagues and the creative economy are welcome to contact the gallery to inquire about availability. 413.442.1622 info@FerrinGallery.com Photo Caption: apARTment - "rm w vu" HAVE YOUR NEXT AFFAIR WITH US! Upcoming Events BIFF OPENING NIGHT Pittsfield Party June 4 - Berkshire International Film Festival BARRINGTON STAGE TEAS ON TUESDAYS June 29 - Sweeny Todd with Julianne Boyd July 27- ART with Joe Thompson Great space for dinners, celebrations and special events! Photo Caption: Christa Assad & Kendrick Moholt, Photograph, "Battle of the Britches: Tea Party - Detail" Click HERE for link to Space Rental @ Ferrin Gallery.com