FLORA/FAUNA | Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY

July 25- August 20, 2019, Opening Reception July 25th at 3:00pm

Strohl Art Center/Bellowe Family Gallery at the Chautauqua Institution

Stephen Bowers, Sin-ying Ho, Paul Scott, and Mara Superior present a series of work around the theme Flora and Fuana. Each artists weaves social commentary through the realm the decorative arts, using traditional technique in a new light.

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Recent Press about the show

Flora/Fauna, Chautauqua Institution, 2019, Installation view, Images courtesy of ALEXANDER WADLEY/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER at The Chautauquan

Stephen Bowers, “Rosella & Eucalyptus (Leaf, Flower & Gum-nut Entrée Plate)” 2019, white earthenware, under-glaze colors, clear glaze, gold luster, 10 x 10 x 1″

Stephen Bowers, “The Dodo’s Message” 2019, white earthenware, under-glaze colors, clear glaze, 8.25 x 8.25 x 1.5″.

Stephen Bowers,”Eastern Rosella & Botanical (18th c French Toile’ fabric print patterns)” 2019, white earthenware, under-glaze colors, clear glaze, 13.5 x 13.5 x 2.75″.

Sin-Ying Ho, “Source of Wealth” 2012, Porcelain, hand-painted cobalt pigment, transfer decal, 27 x 20 x 15″.

Sin-Ying Ho, “10.11.1985 Hong Kong” 2010, Porcelain, high fire reduction, hand painted cobalt pigment, decal transfer, enamel, 24 x 14 x 12″.

Sin Ying Ho, “Made in the Postmodern Era no.1” 2008, Porcelain, high fire reduction, hand painted cobalt pigment, computer decal transfer, terra sigillata, 20.5 x 11 x 11”.

Sin-ying Ho, “9.28.2014 Hong Kong” 2014, porcelain, cobalt, decal, terra sigillata, 23 x 12 x 15.5″.

Sin-ying Ho, “Future is in our Hand” 2008, porcelain, cobalt, decal, terra sigillata, 15 x 10″.

Sin-ying Ho, “Histogram No. 2″ 2007, porcelain, cobalt, decal, terr sigillata, 8 x 6 x 8”.

Sin-ying Ho, “Matrix no. 2″ 2007, porcelain, cobalt, transfer, terra sigillata, 8 x 4 x 8”.

Paul Scott, “Cumbrian Blue(s), The Garden Series, Bridgeless/Bridge” 2019, collage with kintsugi, ‘Chinoisserie Bridgeless’ by Minton, with ’St Alban’s Abbey’ by Henshall, (early 19th century transferwares), 10″ diameter.

Paul Scott, “Cumbrian Blue(s), The Garden Series, Bridgeless/Bridge” (back), 2019, collage with kintsugi, ‘Chinoisserie Bridgeless’ by Minton, with ’St Alban’s Abbey’ by Henshall, (early 19th century transferwares), 10″ diameter

Paul Scott, “Cumbrian Blue(s), The Garden Series, Bridge/Bridgeless’, 2019, collage with kintsugi, ’St Alban’s Abbey’ by Henshall with ‘Chinoisserie Bridgeless’ by Minton, (early 19th century transferwares), 10”diameter.

Paul Scott, “Cumbrian Blue(s), The Garden Series, Bridge/Bridgeless” (back), 2019, collage with kintsugi, ’St Alban’s Abbey’ by Henshall with ‘Chinoisserie Bridgeless’ by Minton, (early 19th century transferwares), 10″ diameter.

Mara Superior, ‘Les Fleurs’ 2013, high-fired porcelain, ceramic oxides, underglaze, glaze, 13 x 18.5 x 1.75″.

Mara Superior, “Mother Nature Says, ‘Wake Up'” 2010, porcelain, glaze, wood, pearls, gold leaf, 17 x 22 x 2″.