THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
"MULTITUDES" ON DISPLAY
A solo exhibition by Jessica Smith
March 8 - April 5, 2024
Influenced by elements as large as architecture and as small as candy, “Multitudes” is a collection of artwork that features hundreds of hand-molded gummy bear forms, which, when connected together, call to mind iron rebar and mathematical tessellations.
About the Artist
Jessica Smith is a ceramic sculptor based in Livingston, Alabama. She received her BFA degree from New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University (Alfred, NY) in 2002, and her MFA degree from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) in 2005. She is currently Professor of Art at the University of West Alabama.
"I am moved by spaces. My latest body of work is influenced by elements that vary from the largeness of architectural structures to the smallness of candy. If you look particularly closely at one of my clay sculptures, then you will see hundreds of hand-molded gummy bear forms. These forms also call to mind architectural rebar and mathematical tessellations. I work with shapes in space while holding childlike wonder about the artistic process." - Jessica Smith
A solo exhibition by Jessica Smith
March 8 - April 5, 2024
Influenced by elements as large as architecture and as small as candy, “Multitudes” is a collection of artwork that features hundreds of hand-molded gummy bear forms, which, when connected together, call to mind iron rebar and mathematical tessellations.
About the Artist
Jessica Smith is a ceramic sculptor based in Livingston, Alabama. She received her BFA degree from New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University (Alfred, NY) in 2002, and her MFA degree from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) in 2005. She is currently Professor of Art at the University of West Alabama.
"I am moved by spaces. My latest body of work is influenced by elements that vary from the largeness of architectural structures to the smallness of candy. If you look particularly closely at one of my clay sculptures, then you will see hundreds of hand-molded gummy bear forms. These forms also call to mind architectural rebar and mathematical tessellations. I work with shapes in space while holding childlike wonder about the artistic process." - Jessica Smith
CERAMICS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
We offer ceramics classes and workshops for all levels of clay artists, from total newbies to those with years of experience! Our 1,000-square-foot studio (located just down the hall from our gallery) has seven electric potter's wheels, a slab roller, wedging and work tables, and a selection of slips, washes, and cone 6 glazes.
Browse Upcoming Classes & Workshops
We offer ceramics classes and workshops for all levels of clay artists, from total newbies to those with years of experience! Our 1,000-square-foot studio (located just down the hall from our gallery) has seven electric potter's wheels, a slab roller, wedging and work tables, and a selection of slips, washes, and cone 6 glazes.
Browse Upcoming Classes & Workshops
GET CREATIVE IN OPEN STUDIO!
Already have some clay experience and just need space to work? Sign up for Open Studio at the Clay Center! Open studio hours are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or instruction. We recommend taking at least two beginner-level clay classes before signing up for Open Studio (with us or elsewhere).
We offer a monthly All Access option which allows you to use as many of the available Open Studio hours as you'd like in a month for a flat rate. If you have less availability, you can save some money by registering for a weekly time slot instead. It's like signing up for a class, but without an instructor.
If you have never worked in clay but would like to learn, please consider taking one of our classes!
Already have some clay experience and just need space to work? Sign up for Open Studio at the Clay Center! Open studio hours are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or instruction. We recommend taking at least two beginner-level clay classes before signing up for Open Studio (with us or elsewhere).
We offer a monthly All Access option which allows you to use as many of the available Open Studio hours as you'd like in a month for a flat rate. If you have less availability, you can save some money by registering for a weekly time slot instead. It's like signing up for a class, but without an instructor.
If you have never worked in clay but would like to learn, please consider taking one of our classes!
CLAY AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE IN PERSON AND ONLINE
We stock several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as 50-lb bags of No. 1 pottery plaster.
Check out our online supply shop for our in-stock items, purchase whatever you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready! You can also purchase clay and other supplies in person during our open hours.
We stock several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as 50-lb bags of No. 1 pottery plaster.
Check out our online supply shop for our in-stock items, purchase whatever you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready! You can also purchase clay and other supplies in person during our open hours.