To Mexico & Back
Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to present a unique exhibit of clay and papier-mache works by nationally renowned artist Alison Palme r. An opening event and reception, with the artist will be held on July 7th, from 5-8pm in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery at 286 Whisconier Road. The exhibit will continue through July 29th. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday noon – 5pm, Saturday 11-5pm, Sunday Noon – 4pm.
Ms. Palmer resides in Kent. She received a BFA in ceramics from the California College of Arts. Her works are represented in numerous galleries, museum shops and catalogs throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Palmer’s work is about the celebration of life and the natural world. “Animal imagery in clay has always been my chosen expression. Sometimes I make pots into animals and sometimes animals out of my pots. My search is to find the balance between pottery form and animal form and make them fit as one. I strive to achieve a lighthearted meld”.
Spending time in Mexico has influenced her artistic direction and endeavors. “Spending the winter in Merida, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. There is limited access to good clay there, but I wanted to continue practicing my art. I began making papier-mache masks since I wanted to make art that was relevant to Mexican culture. Papier-mache is accessible to everyone. Every child has at least one piñata for their birthday. The parades are full of giant puppets, gigantes, with masks made of papier-mache. It is my way of meeting and connecting with people”.
Howard Lasser, Brookfield Craft Center Executive Director said: “we are always excited to provide local artists a venue to exhibit their work, and this exhibition of multi media work is an exceptional opportunity for the public to see and experience a mix of work and cultural exploration”.
Gallery and Shop hours are Tuesday – Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 11-5pm, Sunday 12-4pm.
info@brookfieldcraft.org phone: (203) 775-4526