Cup-A-Palooza Display Is At In-Town Gallery

  • Monday, August 22, 2022
Cups by Jonathan Clardy
Cups by Jonathan Clardy

In-Town Gallery presents a joint show by master potters Laurie Graham and Jonathan Clardy. The title of their show is “Cup-A-Palooza”,  and that’s just what it is. They’ve created cups, mugs and all manner of drinking utensils in configurations from traditional to whimsical.

Mr. Clardy and Ms. Graham have stretched the limits of their craft and created something for everyone. “Cup-A-Palooza” will be a store of one-of-a-kind gifts. Beginning with a reception Friday, Sept. 2, from 5-8 p.m., “Cup-A-Palooza” will run through Sept. 30.

Native Chattanoogan, Mr. Clardy, has a BFA in Ceramics and Sculpture from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. While much of his work is wheel thrown, he also alters his pieces by hand to exploit design possibilities. Mr. Clardy said, “My love of rock climbing and the relationship between water and rocks that create soft lines and unexpected turns are shown in my wares.”

Ms. Graham, long known for amazingly inventive and whimsical work that combines functionality with humor and personality, received her BFA from Tennessee Technological University Appalachian Center for Crafts. “There are infinite ways one can manipulate clay to become whatever shape the mind holds,” she says. “I incorporate altering, hand building, extruding and carving into my work.”

In-Town Gallery is a cooperative gallery located on Chattanooga’s North Shore at 26A Frazier Ave.

 


Wine goblets by Laurie Graham
Wine goblets by Laurie Graham
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