Take a look at antique glass through the work of artist Amber Cowan. Research Curator Sachi Yanari-Rizzo walks us through Cowan's journey, and her elegant, nostalgic sculptures.
Treasures from the Vault: Amber Cowan
Art Term Tuesday: Painterly
Have you found yourself contemplating a work of art but struggling to find words to describe what you're seeing? Us too! Let's discuss a word to help you describe an artwork: painterly.
Artist Interview: Jess Davila
CHARGE! Bison or Buffalo? Like the National Park Service, #fwmoa asks that you don't touch our new sandstone bison by Jess Davila, #nowonview in the atrium. You can learn more about the artist in this interview with Davila and curator Jenna Gilley:
Art Term Tuesday: Maquette
When an artist decides to create, where do they start? Many begin with a sketch. Sculptors, who work in 3D, start with a maquette. Learn more about this preliminary step in this #arttermtuesday!
Now on View: Sockdolager
There's always a buzz around the #fwmoa when new art comes in, and this bronze sculpture by Clyde "Ross" Morgan is no exception. Now on view in the atrium, learn the true story of John Wesley Powell's exploration of the Grand Canyon:
Now on View: Jiha Moon
Lauren Wolfer, Associate Curator of Special Collections & Archives Jiha Moon’s art blends Asian cultural influences and American pop culture, masking dark themes with humor using multimedia approaches. Earlier this year you may have seen her lithograph on display in Landfall Press: Five Decades of Printmaking; now, we have a whole gallery of her works …
Treasures from the Vault: Stuart Fink
Stuart Fink, whose sculptural work is always on display on the northwest side of #fwmoa, also created drawings to visualize his 3D pieces. See how artists use drawings to develop their ideas in this #treasuresfromthevault post:
Let’s Talk SHOP: George Morrison
We're Fired Up! about our featured artist this month, ceramicist George Morrison. An experimenter who has dropped a bowling bowl on clay, learn more about his studio process and then see his work for yourself, #nowonview at #fwmoa.
Saturday Studio: Cryptic Treasures
Today in the #studio we're cleaning up! Inspired by Louise Nevelson and her use of found objects, we dug through our trove of things to create mystery "treasure boxes" like the ones collected by Dorothy Gillespie. See how here:
Historical Highlight: Roseville Pottery
The #fwmoa is blooming with inspiration, from Gillespie's outdoor garden party to our indoor floral ceramics, we're inspired by the lush and lavish florals of summer. Learn more about the collection of Roseville Pottery, donated by James and Janet Altman, here!