SNAG News Technical Article by Lisa Johnson

SNAG News Technical Article

"Slip Casting in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design"

by Lisa Johnson

http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/.docs/pg/10717

Arrowmont Artists-In-Residence Exhibition at Middle Tennessee State University

We set up our first exhibition of 2012 at MTSU on Saturday. The show is open to the public on January 12th and will run through the month of January. Wednesday January 18th will feature artist talks from 11:30am to 12:30pm and will be followed by a 6:00-8:00pm opening reception. We have included a couple images of our instillation with more completed instillation shots to come. Please visit the show or join us for our reception on the 18th.

Happy Holidays!!

Riga Porcelain Museum, Latvia

Porcelain jewelry by Lisa M. Johnson was shown at the Riga Porcelain Museum in Latvia during the International Exhibition of Small Forms Porcelain and will be part of the permanent collection. Learn more about the Riga Porcelain Museum at their website!



http://http//www.porcelanamuzejs.lv/?module=Articles&cat_id=1&view=list

Bear breaks into the Candy Kitchen in Gatlinburg

Playscapes: Exhibition by Chandra DeBuse at Charlie Cummings Gallery

Check out current resident Chandra DeBuse's new work online now through November 17th at Charlie Cummings Gallery.  Her exhibition is titled, Playscapes and is a response to living in South Florida and the mountains of Eastern Tennessee over the past year.  In her exhibition statement, she writes:

Dangling Acorn Butter Dish by Chandra DeBuse
Photo by Charlie Cummings

Recently I moved from south Florida to the mountains of eastern Tennessee.  Although Gatlinburg and West Palm Beach are 800 miles apart and are situated in different climates, the similarities between the two places are remarkable.  Both areas contain natural landscapes of astounding beauty, but many visitors forego trips to the ocean or the mountains for a more contrived setting, such as a world-class golf resort, theme park, or outlet mall.  Through observing landscapes of leisure in these two regions: (parks, golf courses, beaches, swimming pools), I am inspired to create voluminous three-dimensional forms with manicured, controlled surfaces and divided spaces.  I create salt and pepper landscapes, multi-level treat servers, and jars, plates, cups, or bowls with hand-drawn characters engaging in various playful activities.  Because I consider all surfaces of my objects as canvas, imagery often wraps around a piece.  These objects become playscapes for pattern and character to frolic, inviting human fingers to also roam the topography, seeking out their own morsels of delight.  . Often it is only through experiencing the piece: physically holding it, exploring it, and hopefully using it, can the whole image be seen.   It is my hope that through this interaction between user and object, a playful attitude is sparked.

Oh Puppy!

Puppy loves the fruit that is falling all over the library patio and other places around Arrowmont. He seems to be no longer afraid of people which prompted Park Rangers to set a trap. So Far Puppy has walked right past the Crispy Cream laden bear cage in favor of the abundant berries and crab apples on campus. Run Puppy Run!