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Thin-Legged Vases by Eri Sugimoto
"FORM, PATTERN, TEXTURE"
A solo exhibition by Eri Sugimoto
March 10 - April 14, 2023
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present "Form, Pattern Texture," a solo exhibition by artist Eri Sugimoto. Featuring Eri's functional ceramic vessels, this exhibition will be on display March 10 - April 14 2023, in our gallery in the heart of New Orleans.
Opening Reception
Friday, March 10, 2023, 5-8 pm
Complimentary drinks and snacks; free and open to the public!
About the Artist
Eri Sugimoto was born in Tokyo and raised in Yokohama, Japan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and a Master of Design degree in Industrial Design. While working as an industrial designer in Japan, Eri was introduced to the world of clay and started hand-building pottery. She moved to the United States in 2005, began wheel-throwing in 2006, and now maintains a studio in Orange County, California.
Eri's work features distinct patterns created through her hand-cut paper-resist technique. Using the body of the piece as a canvas, she arranges the paper patterns to create a unique and dynamic composition. After applying slip made from the clay body, or her own handmade glaze-slip, she peels off the patterns and carefully cleans up the piece before firing.
Of her work, Eri says, "The form of my pottery is as significant as the pattern. Beautiful, organic, and functional; these are the elements that I always keep in mind. In addition, I am always seeking an infinite variety of combinations of clay and slip that will make the pattern look as beautiful as possible. I am also attempting to make two-dimensional patterns look three-dimensional through the placement of the design on the organic surface. The techniques of asymmetry and dynamic composition in my work may have been influenced by my experience of studying Japanese Middle Age art on folding screens, ink paintings, sliding screen paintings, and illustrated scrolls in my early days as an art history student."
A solo exhibition by Eri Sugimoto
March 10 - April 14, 2023
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present "Form, Pattern Texture," a solo exhibition by artist Eri Sugimoto. Featuring Eri's functional ceramic vessels, this exhibition will be on display March 10 - April 14 2023, in our gallery in the heart of New Orleans.
Opening Reception
Friday, March 10, 2023, 5-8 pm
Complimentary drinks and snacks; free and open to the public!
About the Artist
Eri Sugimoto was born in Tokyo and raised in Yokohama, Japan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and a Master of Design degree in Industrial Design. While working as an industrial designer in Japan, Eri was introduced to the world of clay and started hand-building pottery. She moved to the United States in 2005, began wheel-throwing in 2006, and now maintains a studio in Orange County, California.
Eri's work features distinct patterns created through her hand-cut paper-resist technique. Using the body of the piece as a canvas, she arranges the paper patterns to create a unique and dynamic composition. After applying slip made from the clay body, or her own handmade glaze-slip, she peels off the patterns and carefully cleans up the piece before firing.
Of her work, Eri says, "The form of my pottery is as significant as the pattern. Beautiful, organic, and functional; these are the elements that I always keep in mind. In addition, I am always seeking an infinite variety of combinations of clay and slip that will make the pattern look as beautiful as possible. I am also attempting to make two-dimensional patterns look three-dimensional through the placement of the design on the organic surface. The techniques of asymmetry and dynamic composition in my work may have been influenced by my experience of studying Japanese Middle Age art on folding screens, ink paintings, sliding screen paintings, and illustrated scrolls in my early days as an art history student."