Spaces Gallery, Erie Prom: Enchantment Under the Lake

Spaces Gallery in Cleveland Ohio is once again "throwing a gigantic party full of tons of art made by local artists." Every year there is a theme to the annual benefit and this years theme is Erie Prom: Enchantment Under the Lake. These two mugs have been donated to the benefit so buy a ticket, have some fun and bid on these mugs.

SPACES 2220 Superior Viaduct Cleveland, OH 44113 216.621.2314
Gallery Hours: Tu - Sa: 11 - 5:30 Fr: open until 7 Su: 1 - 5 Free admission during normal hours.
http://www.spacesgallery.org/2009/benefit/index.html

Theresa Yondo
Concept to Creation

Teapot and Wabi Sabi

I recently visited Donna Iona Drozda's blog. Donna was blogging about a workshop she was teaching on Wabi Sabi. Wabi Sabi is a Japanese view of finding the beauty in imperfection. This is a reoccurring topic in the life of many artists. Recently, I revisited this topic with Mark Reibstein’s childrens' book Wabi Sabi, illustrated by the fabulous Ed Young. I used the book to teach collage and Haiku to a group of young ones. The young group easily understood the message in the lesson and the collage assignment of creating a house or area of refuge was easily understood in the context of a secret garden. Many young ones struggle constantly as their minds are often to advanced for the little bodies that they inhabit. It is a good thing for them to understand the beauty in imperfection. In some way, there is a connection between a small child understanding the beauty in imperfection and an artist continuing their work to advance their skills.

Years ago, as a young clay artist, I did find this same analogy to be true. My ideas were way to advanced for the skills I had with the clay. Thank goodness for passion, vision and dedication. I am currently working with this idea in a new series of teapots. By the way, thanks Jeanne for letting me know about Mark Reibstein's book Wabi Sabi, illustrated by Ed Young.

Theresa Yondo

Concept to Creation

Kent State University, Greetings from Kent

Greetings from Kent continued-see last post.

The other postcard reflects the time I spent with John Gill and Andrea Gill. Below are the words of remembrance on this postcard.

It might have been 1981 when I signed up for ceramic classes with John Gill. What a great year that was. John’s knowledge and playfulness that he shared in the studio generated explosions of ideas. Thanks John and Andrea for a great year.

Best Always,
Theresa Yondo

Kent State University, Greetings From Kent

I did my graduate work at K.S.U.

My time there was very challenging as I was working nearly full time and had some health issues going on. I felt like a zombie but did make it through the program.

Kent State University is preparing for a 100 year anniversary celebration and there is a call for artists to submit work for possible inclusion in shows.

One of those shows is titled Greetings from Kent.
"Artists may submit up to two works for inclusion in the exhibition. Works must be 4 inch x 6 inch postcards."

I submitted two postcards one in remembrance of the time I spent with Kirk Mangus and Eva Kwong and the other card reflects the time I spent with John Gill and Andrea Gill. Below are the words of remembrance on this postcard.

Starting graduate school in 1994 with Kirk Mangus was no easy task. Working my way through the program was exhausting. Sometimes Kirk would walk through the studio at midnight. I would take a break and Kirk and I would sit on the couch. Kirk would chat and I would listen. Too exhausted to every reply! Thanks Kirk Mangus and Eva Kwong for helping me make it through the program.

Best Always,
Theresa Yondo