In his first solo museum exhibit, LA based
artist Adam Silverman
intrigues us with his collection of experimental pottery. Known for his unique
mix of texture, glaze and color, Silverman shows us a rustic, yet futuristic
collection of pottery as part of Laguna Art Museum's Art and
Nature feature.
Many of the pots in the exhibit were fired
right here in Laguna Beach. Not only that, but the clay used to form the pots was
harvested right here in Laguna Canyon Silverman is known for his site-specific
and primitive form of firing. He uses as many locally forged materials as
possible in the making of his work. Once the pots are formed from the clay, he
then fires them in the fire pits at Aliso County Beach. He layers each pot in
the pits with wood chips from the Sawdust Art Festival, driftwood and seaweed
from the beach, and wood from the canyon, all as fuel for fire. He also collects 10 gallons of seawater
to make salt, which is also added to the fire. The results make for a truly
unique look to each and every pot.
The presentation of the fired pots also
follows this unique streak of Silverman. He has a background in architecture,
which is immediately apparent as you see his discerning detail in the displaying
of his work. He had a mason build a display that is reminiscent of a kiln, but
one that you can walk into and get up close and personal with his work. The
curved u-shaped dual displays pull the viewer in while also giving them a peek into
the contrasting collection of vivid blue pots beyond the Laguna pots.
His second collection of pots conjures up
futuristic ideas with their striking blue color and shimmering glaze that appears
to glow under the lights. And yet, the shape and texture of the pots reminded
one of prehistoric dinosaur eggs. Again, Silverman creates this dichotomy of
mixing opposing ideas to work into one awe-inspiring look of the convergence between
art and nature.
Clay and Space is one of the most
minimalistic and yet, awe-producing exhibits to come to Laguna Art Museum. It
stays with you and reminds you that art is forever linked and inspired by the
beauty and complexity of nature.
Be sure to see the installation before
January 19th.
307 Cliff Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Monday-Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am- 9:00pm, Friday-Sunday
11:00am- 5:00pm, Closed Wednesday
$7 General, $5 Students and Seniors; FREE
for children under 12 and active military
By Anne-Marie S.
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