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05.30 2022
Music in the Gallery June 1st: Michael Masaru Flora and Rawl
Michael will perform his new stochastic synthesis system based on the work of Iannis Xenakis.
http://michaelmasaruflora.com/
Rawl is Jack Wright, Ben Bennet, and Evan Lipson
With local support from Apologist and William Fields!
https://norentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/anhedonia-norent011
05.16 2022
Round-A-Bout
Work on view by Justine Kelley, Angela Rio, Eve Hoyt, Victoria Hutto and Len Davidson of the Neon Sign Museum
Opening Reception
June 10th, 2022 6-9pm
844 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130
04.22 2022
Backyard Drawing Sessions
Monthly sessions in the backyard of Space 1026 from 6pm to 8pm hosted by Jackie Small
Flowers and potted plants as drawing specimens
Paper, pencils, erasers, water jars provided / BYO painting supplies
844 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, entrance is on Carlisle Street
04.07 2022
April Events at Space 1026
Friday, April 8th
Meet the Artists
7pm-9pm
Cocktails & Snacks in the gallery. BYO Favorite Beverage. (Dancing and laughing optional.)
Tuesday, April 12th & Wednesday, April 13th
Ukrainian Egg Dying Workshop
6pm-9pm
Learn the history and basic techniques of creating traditional Ukrainian easter eggs “Pysanky” using the wax-resist method with Space member Roman and his sister Sofeeka. All materials will be provided. Ages 12+.
Thursday, April 14th
Jodi Rice Body Art/Moving Meditation Performance
and Artist Talk
7pm-9pm
Much like her art, love and light spill in and out of Jodi. Unique in nature and spirit, Jodi’s magnetism is present in her output. A Sherpa of play, she is not limited in material and finds a medium in the familiar and ordinary. Uplifting on approach, it forces the mind to slow down and acknowledge the soul, reclaiming and restoring the structures inherent to our humanity. -Leslye Rowland
Saturday, April 16th
The Heads Are All Talking Workshop with Vicky
11am-1pm
Come to Space 1026, and play with a ball of clay, add a nose, 2 eyes, 2 ears, a mouth, lots of(or no) hair, some clothes, and tada, it’s a head!! I know it will be really fun, and if you like what you’ve made, I will fire it for you.
Wednesday, April 20th
Yoga in the Gallery with Jodi
7:30pm-8:30pm
Bring your own mat and arrive 10 minutes before the start of class.
Donation based class and limited to 10 people so please sign up to reserve your spot!
Thursday, April 21st
Intro to Embroidery & Gallery Talk
7pm-9pm
Norma Gottlieb self-taught embroiderer will share the tips learned through trial and error on her embroidery journey.
03.11 2022
I Came to School For Your Class
For years we loved teaching. Now we work in our studios.
Work on view by Vicky Gold, Norma Gottlieb and Jodi Rice
Opening Reception
April 1st, 2022 6-9pm
Closing Reception
April 30th, 2022 3-6pm
844 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19130
I have been making objects out of clay, both functional and sculptural for my whole adult life. I was first drawn to pottery because I appreciated using handmade plates, bowls and cups as everyday dishes. I also also enjoyed the idea that a plate or a cup could be a piece of functional art, bringing joy to the user, and could be used every day. I studied at The Philadelphia College of Art with wonderful teachers who taught me both the craft, and the art of the work.
I have also taught, first adults at various art centers, then at The Baldwin School for 40 years. I loved sharing the ancient art of pottery with all of my students, and felt honored to be part of the chain of makers to pass on the craft of how to work with clay.
Past exhibitions of my work include the Philadelphia Airport, and at the Free Library on Logan Square along with many private commissions and large scale mosaics at Project Home on Fairmount Ave. and one at St James Church in Villanova.
I have been an associate at The Clay Studio since 2000, and have loved being in a shared studio with so many other potters and sculptors.
I never set out to be a teacher, I never set out to be a chef, I set out to be an artist. I graduated from Philadelphia College of Art in 1978 with a fine arts degree in Printmaking. What this education prepared me for was problem solving, just like the same you get reading from essay writing service reddit experts.
Along with a list of skills and willingness to work hard, my design mind-set could be adapted in multiple ways. Like so many other artists, e