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Book Synopsis: Clay Pop documents the reinvention of ceramic sculpture by a new generation of artists. A medium that has often been characterized as more craft than art, clay is now an exciting platform for formal and conceptual innovation. Traditionally diverged from engagement with popular culture, clay is now adding a new dimension to Pop Art. Paralleling current concerns in painting, many of the thirty-eight artists featured in Clay Pop are also exploring issues of gender, race, and identity, using clay in novel ways to engage with social issues. Artists are employing the medium to create a personal narrative, pushing clay beyond the confines of craft and design. Much of the new work is exuberant and figurative, expanding on how the medium of clay has been traditionally used. Glazes are especially colorful, reflecting a range of influences that encompass vernacular commercial imagery and artistic sources from African American assemblage to Walt Disney. Funk art from 1970s Northern California is a source, as is the work of Pop artists like Claes Oldenburg. Some of the artists also draw on artistic influences from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Sections on each of the forty featured artists include a profile on their ceramic practice, images of their work, and a biography. The introduction describes the artists’ interconnected community while two longer essays place the work, mostly created in the past five years, in the context of the histories of Pop Art and ceramics.
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Are you ready to experience the reinvention of ceramic sculpture? Clay Pop brings you the exciting journey of a new generation of artists who are transforming clay into a medium of artistic innovation. No longer confined to craft, clay is now expanding the boundaries of Pop Art, adding a new dimension to this iconic movement.
But that's not all - these artists are not only pushing the limits of the medium, but also tackling important social issues. With themes of gender, race, and identity, Clay Pop goes beyond artistic expression to engage with the world around us. Through clay, these artists create captivating personal narratives that challenge conventions and inspire audiences.
Prepare to be captivated by the exuberant and figurative nature of the artwork featured in Clay Pop. The colors are vibrant, reflecting a multitude of influences - from commercial imagery to African American assemblage, from Walt Disney to Middle Eastern, African, and Asian traditions. This eclectic blend of inspirations creates a rich tapestry of visual storytelling that will leave you in awe.
Explore the ceramic practice of each artist through detailed profiles, stunning images of their work, and insightful biographies. Clay Pop isn't just a book - it's an immersive experience that takes you deep into the interconnected community of these groundbreaking artists. Two longer essays provide valuable context, placing their work within the histories of Pop Art and ceramics.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary exploration of clay's reinvention. Visit Clay Pop and discover the future of ceramic sculpture today!
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