Alchemy of Tea

Alchemy of Tea has traveled to Texas.

It opens tomorrow at Lone Star College-Kingwood Fine Art Gallery.

Home again for a bit

My pieces from the Alchemy of Tea exhibit at the Cornelius Arts Center arrived home safely over the weekend. I finally had time yesterday to open the tubes and hang the larger pieces in the studio. It's nice to have them home for a few months before they go adventuring in the spring.

Alchemy of Tea

Lone Star College-Kingwood Fine Art Gallery

May 20–June 24, 2015 
Reception/Artist Talk: Thu, May 21, 12pm

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