By: Marsia Johnson
The SOAC gallery art show “It’s All in the Details” featured works from three Pacific Northwestern ceramists.
Artists Kristin Nelson, (kRIkRI studio) Cary Lane, (The Bowlmaker), and Nicole Pepper, (Modhome.ceramics), were featured in this season’s theme highlighting unique, modern home decor.
Kristin Nelson’s works included her VIT ceramics collection, a collection of mermaid lamps, bud vases, and platter bowl sets.
In the artist descriptions, Nelson said that “Vit” is the swedish word for white inspired by her art studies in Sweden.
As displayed, Vit is a fitting name withthe use of thin vertical stripes, amongst a smooth application of bright colors.
Cary Lane’s works included original cups and bowls inspired by nature. Lane’s cup collection in her Bowl Maker line have been designed and shipped abroad to be mass produced.
Blocker had collected work from all three artists, and actually went to school with ceramist Kristin Nelson.
Blocker intended for the show to exemplify what they could do in their career paths. Interestingly, Blocker chose female ceramist to exemplify the entrepreneurial route students can take in creating home decor.
The exhibition opened on September 19th and was on display until October 24th.
A few of the pieces displayed in the exhibit. These pieces were also featured on fliers for the event.
Nicole Pepper’s pieces featured bold collectables such as her feather dish, ring dish, square mod bowl, and zipper case. These items showcased her bold, graphic black and white designs.
You can find more of their work at local craft fairs and at the Seattle Art Museum Gift Shop. Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Design, Mare Blocker, cultivated the idea of the show and reached out to the artists over Instagram.
