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January 30—April 11, 2009
Showcasing three solo exhibitions, the Bridge 10 Exhibition Series features functional stoneware vessels by Robert Briscoe, a studio potter from Harris, Minnesota, a series of chairs and functional furniture by nationally recognized furniture maker Tom Loeser from Madison, Wisconsin and and sterling silver hollowware and jewelry by metalsmith Christina Y. Smith from Los Angeles, California.
First presented in 1988, the Bridge Exhibition Series was established to heighten the public's awareness of the powerful work being produced by contemporary artists. Over the course of the series, SCC has presented solo exhibitions by 25 contemporary craft artists. Highlighting techniques in a broad range of media including clay, metal, fiber, wood and glass, the series has featured such nationally recognized artists as Sergei Isupov (Virginia), Bruce Metcalf (Pennsylvania), Thomasin Grim (California), Stephen Whittlesey (Massachusetts), Amy Sabrina (Minnesota), Po Shun Leong (California), John Garrett (New Mexico), Norma Minkowitz (Connecticut) and Michael Olszewski (Philadelphia) among others. To document the history of the series, brochures, containing an essay, biographical information and photographs, have been produced on each artist for each exhibition. Brochures for the Bridge 10 Exhibition Series are available at SCC by calling 412.261.7003 or may be downloaded.
Please click on any of the images below to see all the works by each particular artist.
Robert Briscoe
Vase with Handles, 2004
Stoneware
9” x 7” x 7”
Photo: Adam Kenney
Tom Loeser
Ladderbackkcabreddal #1, 2005
Wood, paint
87” x 41” x 21”
Photo: Bill Lemke
Christina Y. Smith
Gentleman’s ‘C’ (Brooch), 2002
Sterling silver
3 1/2” x 3” x 1”
Photo: Anthony Cunha
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