Object Of Desire

While only a few pieces are created for art’s sake or to be functional, all of the artworks reveal thoughtful approaches to the subject matter. They include the artists’ choice of objects as cultural symbols and metaphors, deliberate selection of and fascination with the working material, and love of process in the creation of an object of personal desire.

The theme carries over from the main gallery group exhibition into our Artisan Gallery, see details on page two of this release. Exhibition Juror – Claire Wolf Krantz In addition to being an artist, Claire Wolf Krantz is an art critic, contributing to Art in America, Sculpture, Flash Art, ArtPapers, and other publications. She has curated exhibits for such institutions as The Spertus Museum, The State of Illinois Museums, Wood Street Gallery, and the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. She has lectured at various institutions and universities in the U.S., Europe, South Africa, and Indonesia.

Artists

Michelle Acuff, Juliet Araujo, Julia Atkins, Barbara Sistak Baur, Constance Berg, Sharon Borstein, Amy Chase, Melanie Deal, Julia Dennis, Anne Elizabeth, Sheila Ernst-Bifano, Susan Etcoff Fraerman, Sarah Gabel, Magdalene Gluszek, Rebecca Hamlin, Sylvia

Woman Made Gallery is free and open to the public and exhibitions will be up through November 13, 2008.

The image shows “Pampered Freak: Rosettino” by Phyllis Kloda; earthenware clay, glaze, decals and china paint 8.5 x 7.25 x 7 inches. -- www.womanmade.org