Enrollment for Fall session of Introduction to Pottery and the New Open Studio has begun!
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The Gandee Gallery is pleased to present
John Jessiman and Steven Barbash
On View June 4- Sept. 6, 2010
The Gandee Gallery is proud to present the work of ceramist, John Jessiman, and painter, Steven Barbash. These two distinguished former professors of art taught together for almost 30 years at State University of New York, Cortland. The public is invited to hear the artists speak about their artwork and long friendship at the Gandee Gallery Saturday, June 5th, from 5-6 PM with a reception to follow, from 6-8 PM.
John Jessiman’s ceramic artwork is rooted in function and inspired by the abstract expressionist aesthetic. He received his MFA in Ceramics from Alfred University in 1963 at a time when artists where pushing the boundaries of their medium and he was drawn to ceramic artwork that “moved clay much as the expressionist painter approached painting.” This connection continues to inform his art practice. His work in the upcoming Gandee Gallery show will demonstrate his visceral forms and atmospheric surfaces.
Steven Barbash is a master draftsman. His work investigates the natural world with attentiveness and formal precision. A graduate of Yale (where he studied under Bauhaus proponent, Josef Albers), he applies abstract construction and structure to “the compelling images of life.” His proficiency with painting, printmaking, and drawing can be seen at the Gandee Gallery, offering the viewer a sampling of his techniques and subject matter, including studies of landscapes, flowers, birds, and the human figure.
John Jessiman- Wood Fired Jar
Steven Barbash- Iris
