emerging artist: Mónica Guerrero


Artist’s Statement
I believe every object, no matter
its humble function, may also serve as art. So, while I enjoy creating
something where the primary purpose is to provide beauty, I
favor that which provides practical utility. I hope my pots and
tableware are used daily.  
My pieces tend to depict a
narrative. I use different techniques, each a form of drawing—sgraffito, carving, slip trailing and painting—that
differ depending on the story or vignette I want to tell.  I
use free hand, which allows for spontaneous detail or for me to
change the original thought.
The ideas for my designs
come from many sources —nature, my background as a Peruvian Latin
American Art Historian, ethnic art from around the world, children’s book
illustrations, animation and cartoons. These influences can be seen throughout
my work in subtle or overt ways. I fixate on a number of details—I
have a constant fight, for example, with my tendency to respond to horror vacui.

call for artists: upcoming opportunities at Genesee Pottery

History in the Making | October 2014

Open to all original work, functional or sculptural, traditional or contemporary, that incorporates historically-based design elements, themes, materials, or applications. (Historical can be defined as a significant trend or tradition 20 years or older.) Mixed media pieces should be predominantly ceramics.

Juror: Fred Herbst

Fred Herbst is a Professor of Art at Corning Community College in Corning, New York. (view his website here)
Applications due: August 10, 2014.

You may make submissions using the form on their website, or click here to download the prospectus.
Exhibition Proposals | 2014–2015
The Firehouse Gallery is currently accepting proposals for solo and group exhibitions for its 2014–2015 gallery calendar. All ceramic-based work will be considered, mixed-media work must be predominantly ceramic. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply, please send the following:
A cd with 15-20 images of recent work. (300dpi jpeg)
Hardcopy of image descriptions including: size, materials, titles
CV/Resume
Artist statement
Letter of intent

Mail to: The Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

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