Creative Directions is FUSION's new and exciting program for potters and sculptors designed to expand their technical skills, develop critical thinking and build confidence.
FUSION has partnered with the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, the Kawartha Potters' Guild and Artisans Centre Peterborough. Along with the generous assistance from the Ontario Arts Council and the Potters' Guild of Hamilton and Region, Creative Directions was able to launch in September 2016. Creative Directions 2016/17 is lead by Toronto based Artist and Educator, Michelle Mendlowitz. |
Exhibition:
August 19-September 9 Reception: September 8th 7-9pm Gallery A in Oshawa Artist talk: Sunday August 27th@1pm |
In collaboration with FUSION, artist and educator Michelle Mendlowitz is facilitating this innovative program of fourteen participants. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Design from the OCAD University. For over ten years she has been maintaining an active studio practice and teaching. Michelle regularly participates in group exhibitions, winning awards and grants, most notably Best in Ceramics at the Toronto Outdoor Exhibition, and an Ontario Arts Council Grant. She is represented by several of Canada’s leading galleries.
Michelle's work consists of both functional and sculptural objects. She is drawn to clay for its expressive nature as well as its ability to create utility. As an artist she is intrigued by layers and as a maker, process plays an important role in her work. Each working stage increases the depth of information and each action leaves its mark. The forms created are derived from landscapes and borrowed elements from nature, architecture and the human form.
Michelle's work consists of both functional and sculptural objects. She is drawn to clay for its expressive nature as well as its ability to create utility. As an artist she is intrigued by layers and as a maker, process plays an important role in her work. Each working stage increases the depth of information and each action leaves its mark. The forms created are derived from landscapes and borrowed elements from nature, architecture and the human form.