No Object: An Art Show
No Object is an exploration of the material world around us. It is a celebration of our ability to respond directly to our environment. And it is an investigation, into what happens when you refuse to use prepackaged solutions, insist on doing things from scratch, and continue asking questions until you discover the essence of a thing.
Blurring the lines between artistry and craftsmanship, No Object examines the materiality of art and the sculptural character of everyday things. Ranging from tiny jewelry to towering totems, No Object is an exploration of the emotional impact of size and the experience of harmony and balance independent of scale.
Inspired by 20th century European Cubism, the Mingei (Folk Art) Movement of mid-century Japan, and the mixed media studios of Renaissance Italy, No Object blends the old and the new.
From traditional wheel-thrown pottery made with techniques that are as old as human civilization, to new experiments in metal and gemstone faceting, No Object is an adventure. The question is, what happens when you bring these things in one place, boil them down to their essence, and create something new?
Featuring Jared Presnell, Ryan Searls, Gavin Maricich, and Ruby Thometz.