THE CAUSE
Gala
Patrons will have the opportunity during our Cause Auction to
contribute funds to help the Mint Museum of Craft + Design commission a
spectacular site-specific clay art piece from British Ceramic Artist
and 2011 Guest Artist Kate Malone, thereby making another step towards
completion of Project Ten Ten Ten.*
“Bulbous,
sensual, and luminous, the clay art of Kate Malone is unsurpassed in
its reinterpretation of the botanical world, with biomorphic shapes and
slick, luscious surfaces. An artist with a profound connection to
nature, and a deep appreciation for historic ceramics, Malone’s
inspiration comes from her worldwide travels, spending much time in
India in particular, as well as her native England. Known for her
generosity as a teacher, she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and
studio space with a broad range of international artists.”
Annie Carlano, Director of Craft + Design, The Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Mint Museum
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Kate says, “I aim to be at the
same time both very serious and quite silly, simple and clever, adult
and child. My aim to broadcast a sense of optimism through my work to
touch the emotions, the pleasure buttons of the spirit, and chase an
instinctive use of positive symbolism. I am motivated by a fascination
with clay and with nature. Transforming soft wet clay to fired hard
ceramic, then to a shiny glazed surface is addictive. |
Kate
Malone was born in London in 1959; she studied at Bristol Polytechnic
and received an MA in ceramics from the Royal College of Art. After
graduating she set up a studio in London and has recently acquired a
studio in the country. She has exhibited widely in London as well as
internationally and is known for her large scale works and public
commissions such as major additions to the courtyard of the Royal Devon
and Exeter Hospital commissioned in 1994, and in 2005, the Children’s
Library of the New Public Jubilee Library Brighton: Wall of a Thousand
Stories comprising 91 wall pieces to be used for improvised interactive
story telling.
Kate is represented by Adrian Sassoon and Clare Beck at Adrian Sassoon in London.
*Additional proceeds will enable the Founders’ Circle to support exhibitions and programs at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design.
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT
NOW >>
Attend Charlotte's
premier event to support the Mint Museum of Craft + Design...great art
and great fun!
OUR
2011 ARTISTS >>
Learn about the
artists whose work will be available at the live and silent auctions.
OUR
2011 SPONSORS >>
Learn about the
individuals and companies who make this event possible.
GALLERY OF GALAS >>
See all the art, artists and honorees from past Galas.
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