Roberto Lugo Workshop
Beyond the Surface:
Methods for Creating a Dynamic Narrative
August 11-12, 10-4 pm, $265
Artist Talk and Open of Lugo-Curated Show: US - Emerging Voices in Clay
Saturday, Aug 10, 6-8pm
In this two day workshop, Roberto Lugo will teach you how to create a dynamic narrative using overglazes (china paints), decals and printed materials. Lugo will use historical examples, demos and hand-ons projects to take students through the process of building powerful stories using overglaze and decorative techniques.
Workshop includes lunch and materials fee of $35/person for china paints, oils, brushes, calligraphy pens, custom decals, photo transfer paper and firing of ware.
Participants should bring 3 pieces of ware glazed with a clear or white glaze. The surface of ware should be light enough to show decorations. One piece should be larger - a vase or a plate for example - for use during the longer project on the second day. In addition, students may bring personal images that will be transferred onto water based photo transfer paper for use in decal work.
Net proceeds from this workshop, including Lugo's workshop fee, are being donated to young female artists who are participating in Lugo's curated show at the District Clay Gallery, US-Emerging Clay Artists.
About Roberto Lugo:
Robert Lugo is one of the most exciting and important ceramic artists on the scene today. This year Lugo was named the Ceramic Artist of the Year by Ceramics Monthly. Through his work, Lugo references problems and inequalities facing minorities, women and underserved communities by creating masterful and highly decorated narratives. He typically places these narratives on finely crafted and ornamented porcelain pieces that might be found in a wealthy Victorian home. Thus a teapot, a large platter, an immense covered jar are all transformed into a vehicle for creating new dialogues about current issues.
Growing up in poor immigrant family in Philadelphia during the crack wars of the 80s, Lugo, a former graffiti artist, discovered ceramics as a way to speak to the pain and dislocation around him. In 2012, Lugo received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and his MFA from Pennsylvania State in 2014. In 2015, Lugo burst on the ceramic scene after a powerful and heartfelt 2015 Emerging Artist talk at NCECA. In 2016 Lugo won the prestigious American Artist Award.
Lugo is currently Assistant Professor of Craft for Tyler School of Art at Temple University. He is on the board of directors for Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. His work is carried by the Wexler Gallery and, though a young artist, is already included in several museum collections. He works extensively to promote access to ceramics for minority and underserved populations.
Beyond the Surface:
Methods for Creating a Dynamic Narrative
August 11-12, 10-4 pm, $265
Artist Talk and Open of Lugo-Curated Show: US - Emerging Voices in Clay
Saturday, Aug 10, 6-8pm
In this two day workshop, Roberto Lugo will teach you how to create a dynamic narrative using overglazes (china paints), decals and printed materials. Lugo will use historical examples, demos and hand-ons projects to take students through the process of building powerful stories using overglaze and decorative techniques.
Workshop includes lunch and materials fee of $35/person for china paints, oils, brushes, calligraphy pens, custom decals, photo transfer paper and firing of ware.
Participants should bring 3 pieces of ware glazed with a clear or white glaze. The surface of ware should be light enough to show decorations. One piece should be larger - a vase or a plate for example - for use during the longer project on the second day. In addition, students may bring personal images that will be transferred onto water based photo transfer paper for use in decal work.
Net proceeds from this workshop, including Lugo's workshop fee, are being donated to young female artists who are participating in Lugo's curated show at the District Clay Gallery, US-Emerging Clay Artists.
About Roberto Lugo:
Robert Lugo is one of the most exciting and important ceramic artists on the scene today. This year Lugo was named the Ceramic Artist of the Year by Ceramics Monthly. Through his work, Lugo references problems and inequalities facing minorities, women and underserved communities by creating masterful and highly decorated narratives. He typically places these narratives on finely crafted and ornamented porcelain pieces that might be found in a wealthy Victorian home. Thus a teapot, a large platter, an immense covered jar are all transformed into a vehicle for creating new dialogues about current issues.
Growing up in poor immigrant family in Philadelphia during the crack wars of the 80s, Lugo, a former graffiti artist, discovered ceramics as a way to speak to the pain and dislocation around him. In 2012, Lugo received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and his MFA from Pennsylvania State in 2014. In 2015, Lugo burst on the ceramic scene after a powerful and heartfelt 2015 Emerging Artist talk at NCECA. In 2016 Lugo won the prestigious American Artist Award.
Lugo is currently Assistant Professor of Craft for Tyler School of Art at Temple University. He is on the board of directors for Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. His work is carried by the Wexler Gallery and, though a young artist, is already included in several museum collections. He works extensively to promote access to ceramics for minority and underserved populations.
