Sunday, September 21, 2014

Alchemy of Tea - part 1

ALCHEMY OF TEA

Barbara Bartlett's Mobilitea

"Alchemy of Tea brings together a group of national artists inspired by tea.

Mari Omori, Barbara Bartlett, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, Elizabeth Alexander (pedestal)

This unique and stunning collection of work provokes viewers to ponder the transformation of tea from its consumable and degradable form into art.

Bridget Conn, Barbara Bartlett (pedestal), Mari Omori

Tea has been part of sacred rituals across the globe for centuries. The fragility and golden hues found in this collection project the historical and spiritual roots of tea, while each artist's subjects juxtapose a contemporary take on tea as a medium and muse.

Rodney Thompson, Elizabeth Alexander (pedestal), Mari Omori

From installation to photography and porcelain to encaustic - this exhibition has something to inspire everyone.*

 Barbara Bartlett, Mari Omori, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, Elizabeth Alexander (pedestal)

Last weekend Pam and I met in Charlotte, North Carolina for the opening of Alchemy of Tea at the Cornelius Arts Center, curated by Jen Crickenberger. The six artists whose work comprise the show are Barbara Bartlett, Bridget Conn, Elizabeth Alexander, Mari Omori, Rodney Thompson and myself.

I am so honored to have been included in Alchemy of Tea. Many thanks to Jen for her in creating such a high quality exhibition.

Part 2 of this post will show the work in more detail than these gallery shots.

*text from Cornelius Arts Center
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15 comments:

  1. ChristineSeptember 21, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Looks well curated I look forward to seeing the detail images. Congratulations Jennifer!

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    1. JenniferSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:35 AM

      It really is a very well curated show. Jen did an amazing job. Many thanks Christine!

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  2. DebbieSeptember 21, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Looks fantastic, I also am looking forward to the detail.

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    1. JenniferSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:39 AM

      Thank you Debbie! It is a fantastic show. I wondered how a gallery filled with tea bag art would look...and the answer is that it looks very good. Enjoy!

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  3. Fiona DempsterSeptember 21, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    What a sympathetic grouping - the eye travels from one to the other keen to explore the detail and understand where the humble teabag has led each artist. Congrats - it looks beautiful and special!

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    1. JenniferSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:49 AM

      Thank you Fiona! Once again, you've so eloquently stated your thoughts. Jen Crickenberger did an excellent job all round - from contacting artists to curating the work and finally hanging it. The show has a flow and quiet appeal...all based on the humble tea bag.

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  4. india flintSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    Thanks for the virtual wander about. Looks rather lovely.

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    1. JenniferSeptember 23, 2014 at 5:25 AM

      You're most welcome India. Glad you like the tour. Enjoy!

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  5. Thread BornSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    What a beautiful tea..se! Can't wait to see what they look like up close!

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  6. BarrySeptember 23, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Hi J - what a stunning exhibition - there are some events one would like to attend in person and this is one. Love the texture and colour of tea bags - so much like rust and so many hues. Congratulations to the group. Go well. B

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  7. Kim Henkel CreationsSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Oh what a delight to see such beauty created from tea bags! I so love working with tea bags, and would love to see this in person. Thank you so for sharing these images, and I look forward to the details! It all looks stunning! Congratulations!

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  8. layersSeptember 25, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Congrats on being juried into this wonderful show... I am also a lover of tea and tea bags...

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  9. susan bowersSeptember 29, 2014 at 3:33 AM

    This is an exhibition I want to be in amongst - the small snippets of work I can see are just a tease as I can imagine how sublime all the pieces are. Like Kim - looking forward to seeing some of the details ... getting my nose in close enough to smell the tea.

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  10. Sharmon DavidsonOctober 9, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful collection of works; congrats on being includes in the exhibit!

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