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Project Tag: Sergei Isupov

May

2017

NEW YORK CERAMICS & GLASS FAIR 2016

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ABOUT THE NYCGF

January 21–24, 2016
Bohemian National Hall
321 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021

HOURS

Thursday to Saturday 11:00am–7:00pm
Sunday 11:00am–4:00pm (no admittance Sunday after 3:30)

EVENTS

SELECTED LECTURES
Thursday, January 21, 4pm
ANDREW BASEMAN LECTURE: Past Imperfect: The Art of Inventive Repair

Friday, January 22, 2pm
PAUL SCOTT, BOUKE DE VRIES, & LESLIE FERRIN LECTURE: Fragile Beauty: Re-animate, Repair, Meld and Mend

Saturday, January 23, 2pm
STEPHEN BOWERS LECTURE: Ming goes Bling & the Slightly Satirical Aroma of Eucalyptus

Click here for full lecture schedule.

STEVEN YOUNG LEE
Steven Young Lee, "Maebyong Vases" 2016, porcelain, white slip, glaze, 14 x 20 x 14".

KADRI PÄRNAMETS

PETER PINCUS
Peter Pincus, "Vessels" 2016, porcelain, slip, gold lustre, 21 x 30 x 8".

PAUL SCOTT

CAROLINE SLOTTE

MARA SUPERIOR

KURT WEISER
Kurt Weiser, "Seed Collector" 2016, china painted porcelain, 9.5 X 9.75".

ABOUT THE ART OF INVENTIVE REPAIR

MENDED WAYS: THE ART OF INVENTIVE REPAIR
A special exhibition presented by Andrew Baseman

“Before the invention of Krazy Glue, broken household items were brought back to life with flair and ingenuity.” Examples of repaired historic pieces from Baseman’s collection will be complimented with work from contemporary ceramic artists whose work imitates, replicates, or honors the inventive repairs of the past.

May

2017

SERGEI ISUPOV at Kasher | Potamkin

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

May 1–16, 2015
KASHER|POTAMKIN
515 West 26th Street, New York, NY
PREVIEW OF FALL SOLO EXHIBITION
Becoming Human – Becoming Animal

In 2015 Isupov returns to his iconic form of the Humanimal, a series of standing oversized figurines.
A sculptural surrealist, this group of four are the latest in Isupov’s lifetime series of transforming, anthropomorphic sculptures that explore human relationships by blending expression and gesture of the combined species.

The fall exhibition will build on the works shown in this spring preview at KASHER | POTAMKIN.

EVENTS

Leslie Ferrin and Andi Potamkin invite you for
BRUNCH & CONVERSATION
Sat, May 16, 11–1 at KASHER | POTAMKIN

ABOUT SERGEI ISUPOV

Sergei Isupov is an Estonian-American sculptor internationally known for his highly detailed, narrative works. Isupov explores painterly figure-ground relationships, creating surreal sculptures with a complex artistic vocabulary that combines two- and three-dimensional narratives and animal/human hybrids. He works in ceramic using traditional hand building and sculpting techniques to combine surface and form with narrative painting using stains and clear glaze.

“Everything that surrounds and excites me is automatically processed and transformed into an artwork. The essence of my work is not in the medium or the creative process, but in the human beings and their incredible diversity. When I think of myself and my works, I’m not sure I create them, perhaps they create me.”

Isupov has a long international resume with work included in numerous collections and exhibitions, including the National Gallery of Australia, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (TX), Museum of Arts and Design (NY), Racine Art Museum (WI), Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MA), and the Erie Art Museum (PA), at which he presented selected works in a 20-year career survey Hidden Messages in 2017 and Surreal Promenade in 2019 at the Russian Museum of Art (MN).

MORE ON SERGEI ISUPOV

Sergei Isupov, “Close Your Eyes, Open Your Eyes” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 16 x 11 x 7″.

Sergei Isupov, “Something to Think About” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 14 x 10.5 x 10.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Winter–Summer,” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 16.5 x 8 x 8.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Butterfly Catcher” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 16 x 9 x 7″.

May

2017

FAMILY AFFAIR: Sergei Isupov, Kadri Pärnamets, & Roosi Isupov

Family Affair: Sergei Isupov, Kadri Pärnamets, & Roosi Isupov

Apr 25–June 7, 2015
Ferrin Contemporary
1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA

FAMILY AFFAIR is a show of porcelain work by the three members of Isupov-Pärnamets family. Five-year-old Roosi Isupov and her parents, Sergei Isupov and Kadri Pärnamets, spend half their year in Estonia and half in the US. They speak Russian, Estonian, English, and a visual language rich with complex imagery. Their work, spoken in a universal language of art, reveals courageous inquiries into what it is to be human — intense explorations of self, relationship, and family. This is a show of their most recent work produced during the last seven months at Project Art in Cummington, MA, USA.

Sergei Isupov and Kadri Pärnamets are represented by Ferrin Contemporary.
Click here to view more work by Sergei Isupov.
Click here to view more work by Kadri Pärnamets.

Click here for press release.

Kadri Pärnamets, “Nymph of Spring” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 14 x 13 x 7″. photo: John Polak

Roosi Isupov, plate, 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 8.5″. photo: John Polak

Roosi Isupov, “Dream of an Angel” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 8.5″.

Kadri Pärnamets, “The Customer” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 19 x 14.5 x 6.5″. photo: John Polak

Kadri Pärnamets, “Question of Honor — Lucretia, after Lucas Cranach the Elder, porcelain, slip, glaze, 11 x 10.5 x 5”. photo: John Polak

Kadri Pärnamets, “Past in Present” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 16.5 x 14.5 x 7″. photo: John Polak

Kadri Pärnamets, “St. Agnes, after Andrea di Bonaluto (14th century), porcelain, slip, glaze, 24.5 x 13 x 11.5”.

Sergei Isupov, “Sight Unseen” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 11 x 19 x 6.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Sight Unseen” bottom, 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 11 x 19 x 6.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Sight Unseen” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 11 x 19 x 6.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Crosscurrent” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 11.5 x 23 x 6″.

Sergei Isupov, “Sauna” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 9 x 11 x 4″.

Sergei Isupov, “Beach Combers” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 13.5 x 7 x 3″.

Sergei Isupov, “Secret Service” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 8 x 7 x 4″.

Sergei Isupov, “Shroud of Turin” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 12 x 9 x 10″.

Sergei Isupov, “Chaos” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 14 x 9 x 5.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Chaos” 14 x 9 x 5.5″ and “Order” 9 x 8 x 6.5″, 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze.

Sergei Isupov, “Order” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 9 x 8 x 6.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Winter–Summer,” 2015, porcelain, slip, glaze, 16.5 x 8 x 8.5″.

May

2017

NCECA 2015 Conference: “Lively Experiments”

NCECA 49th ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Lively Experiments
March 25 to 28, 2015
Providence, RI

The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) presents its annual conference “Lively Experiments” March 25 through 28 in Providence, Rhode Island, with a pre-conference symposium, lectures and discussions, collector’s tour, and related events in the area.

PRE-CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM

Sat & Sun, Mar 21 & 22, 8–5
Of Earth, Sea & Fire: A Symposium of Makers
Join sixteen artists for a weekend of lively discussion, demonstrations, and lectures.
Sergei Isupov to speak Sat, Mar 21, 4–5
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
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SOME PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Thurs, Mar 26, 9
Roundtable Discussion:
Pass the Peas: Food, Objects and the Making of Community
Vipoo Srivilasa is one of five panelists who will discuss themes explored in the keynote and share their insights on the complex ways that we understand place and memory through objects, food, and community engagement.
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Thurs, Mar 26, 1:30
Panel: The Social (Media) Experiment
Leslie Ferrin joins Amanda Barr, Brian Harper, and Justin Rothshank to address the myriad of ways today’s ubiquitous social media can be utilized in ceramic education, studio practice, and curation.
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Thurs, Mar 26, 2:30
Panel: Willows, Waterworks, and Wild Roses
Paul Scott, Andrew Raftery, and Sarah Carter will examine the historical contexts of transferwares depicting North American scenery produced in the early nineteenth century as well as their political and cultural functions, highlighting their relevance to contemporary artistic practice.

Click here for full program listing.

COLLECTORS TOUR

Sun, Mar 22–Fri, Mar 28
Leslie Ferrin (curator and specialist in contemporary ceramics) and Paul Sacaridiz (president elect of NCECA) will take collectors behind the scenes to visit private collections, enjoy talks, and discover new works by established and emerging artists.

Visit the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (with curator Emily Zilber); The Clark and Lacoste Galleries in Concord, MA; Harvard Ceramics (with Kathryn King); the New Bedford Whaling Museum; Chris Gustin Studio; and Anagama Firing. And other special events.

EVENTS CONCURRENT WITH NCECA

Of Earth + Sea: Contemporary Artists Respond to the New Bedford Whaling Museum Collection
A group show including the work of Sergei Isupov
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
Mar 12–Aug 12, reception Thurs, Mar 26, 5:30–8
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Paul Scott & Andrew Raftery: Transferware Scenery — Gardens, Bridges, Trucks, Turbines, and Willows
An exhibition of new work rising from transferware’s rich history of image and meaning.
Mar 25–28 or Mar 22–April 4, reception Thurs, Mar 26, 5–9:30
Benson Hall Gallery, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
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A Porcelain Menagerie: solo show of work by Mara Superior
Featuring painted porcelain platters, teapots and sculptures celebrating the beauty and fragility of the animal world.
Co-curated by Dana Salvo and Leslie Ferrin.
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Ceramics at Clark: Bruce Barry, David Furman, Linda Huey, Allison Newsome
Clark Gallery, Mar 10–31, Lincoln, MA
extended hours during NCECA: Mar 22–29, Sun–Sat, 10–6
reception during NCECA: Monday, Mar 23, 5–7

May

2017

EVERYTHING IS ALL WHITE: The New Year Show

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

January 8 – February 21, 2015
KASHER | POTAMKIN
515 West 26th Street, New York
kasherpotamkin.com

An exhibition of over thirty multigenerational artists tied together by the crisp and pure color of fresh snow. Show features work by Ferrin Contemporary artists Sergei Isupov and Vipoo Srivilasa.

Click here to inquire about available works.

ABOUT KASHER | POTAMKIN

Kasher | Potamkin is a boutique-meets-gallery concept located in the heart of Chelsea. Handcrafted, rare objects, and unique works of art and design are presented in an intimate, home-like environment, expanding the conversation on integrating art and life.

Sergei Isupov, "Seeds" 2009, stoneware, 29 x 19 x 18".

Sergei Isupov, "Bullseye" 2009, stoneware, 28.5 x 17 x 17".

Sergei Isupov, "Horsepower" 2009, stoneware, 32 x 19 x 17".

Sergei Isupov, "To Listen with Half and Ear" (edition of 6), 2003, vitreous china, 6 x 23 x 16".

Vipoo Srivilasa, "The Patience Flower" 2014, Jingdezhen super white porcelain, 10 x 6.6".

May

2017

A CLAY BESTIARY

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

September 27, 2014—January 4, 2015
Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton, NJ

This ceramics exhibition focuses on the animal kingdom, offering visitors the opportunity to see real and imaginary creatures of all shapes and sizes in fresh and unique ways. The works chosen are not ‘”literal” representations or depictions of animals, but artists’ concepts and interpretations.

This group show includes the work of Ferrin Contemporary artists Jason Walker, Red Weldon Sandlin, and Sergei Isupov.

EVENTS

September 28, 2pm
Artist talk with Garth Johnson

Sergei Isupov, “Strong” 2011, porcelain, slip, glaze, 14.5 x 7.5 x 7.5″.

Garth Johnson, “The Shar-pei Immortals” 2010, porcelain, 11.5 x 6.5 x 6.5”.

Jason Walker, “City Animal: Squirrel” 2008, porcelain, underglaze, luster, 17 x 10 x 4″.

Sergei Isupov, “Future” 2011, porcelain, slip, glaze, 15.5 x 6 x 8″.

Red Weldon Sandlin, “The Hurtea Gurdy Tales: A Nickel for the Monkey” 2006, ceramic, wood, acrylic paint, 16.5 x 11.5 x 11″, book 1 x 12 x 9″.

Red Weldon Sandlin, “Mystic Caravans of Dragon’s Well… Chapter Four” detail, 2000, clay, wood, acrylic, 18.5 x 13 x 5.5″.

May

2017

PROMENADE: New Work by Sergei Isupov

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

March 7–April 22, 2014
Perimeter Gallery, Chicago

A selection of recent works from ceramic artist Sergei Isupov was presented in the lower gallery of the Perimeter Gallery (Chicago, IL). The show was curated by Leslie Ferrin and presented in conjunction with Isupov’s mid-career survey at the Racine Art Museum, Collection Focus: Sergei Isupov, February 23–June 8, 2014.

Isupov transformed the lower gallery into a narrative installation using ceramic sculpture and site-specific painting. “I consider my sculptures to be a canvas for my paintings. All the plastic, graphic, and painting elements of a piece function as complementary parts of the work.” Born in Stavropol, Russia in 1963, Isupov now lives in Massachusetts and Tallinn, Estonia.

Read more, see more

Sergei Isupov is represented by Ferrin Contemporary.

EVENTS

Friday, March 7 from 5–8pm
Conversation with the Artist

ABOUT SERGEI ISUPOV

“Everything that surrounds and excites me is automatically processed and transformed into an artwork. The essence of my work is not in the medium or the creative process, but in the human beings and their incredible diversity. When I think of myself and my works, I’m not sure I create them, perhaps they create me.”

MORE ON SERGEI ISUPOV

Sergei Isupov, “Promenade” 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 55 x 27 x 15″

Sergei Isupov, “Wordless” 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 20.5 x 20 x 6.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Farewell to the Theater” 2013, porcelain, slip, glaze, 22.5 x 10 x 7.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Flying in a Dream and in Reality”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 12 x 16.5 x 11″

Sergei Isupov, “Spark”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 10.5 x 17 x 7″

Sergei isupov, “We are All from the Sky”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 15.5 x 11 x 10″

Sergei Isupov, “Offering”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 11 x 7 x 4″

Sergei Isupov, “Velvet”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 10.5 x 17 x 7″

Sergei Isupov, “There are No Miracles”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 16 x 10 x 9.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Elusive” 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 18.5 x 13 x 9.5″.

Sergei Isupov, “Anniversaries” 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 19 x 11 x 8″

Sergei Isupov, “Make Believe” 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 18.5 x 12 x 8″

May

2017

HERE AND THERE

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

June–November 2014
Vallauris Institute of Art
International Biennial of the Vallauris Institute
at the Hôtel de Ville, Vallauris, France

September 2013
HOP Gallery
Tallinn, Estonia

In this new body of work, Sergei Isupov surrounds his sculptural ceramic pieces with painted mural-like environments in site-specific installations.

Sergei Isupov is represented by Ferrin Contemporary. Click here for more information about this artist and works available in the USA.

ABOUT SERGEI ISUPOV

“Everything that surrounds and excites me is automatically processed and transformed into an artwork. The essence of my work is not in the medium or the creative process, but in the human beings and their incredible diversity. When I think of myself and my works, I’m not sure I create them, perhaps they create me.”

MORE ON SERGEI ISUPOV

Sergei Isupov with “Sunshine” and “Bright Image” in Estonia.

Sergei Isupov, “Farewell to the Theater” 2013, porcelain, slip, glaze, 22.5 x 10 x 7.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Flying in a Dream and in Reality”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 12 x 16.5 x 11″

Sergei Isupov, “Offering”, 2014, porcelain, slip, glaze, 11 x 7 x 4″

Sergei Isupov, “Sunshine”, 2013, 23 x 11.5 x 6″

Sergei Isupov, “Bright Image”, 2013, 3 x 5 x 4.75″

Sergei Isupov, “Adrift”, 2013, 36 x 40 x 12″

Sergei Isupov, “King”, 2013, 30 x 23 x 19″

Sergei Isupov, “Imprint Time”, 2013, 24 x 17 x 18″

Sergei Isupov, “Soaring Power”, 2013, 9 x 6.75 x 4.75″

Sergei Isupov installation at “Here and There” in Estonia.

Sergei Isupov, “Ukranian Dance”, 2013, 8 x 7.5 x 5″

Sergei Isupov, “Mediator”, 2013, 9 x 6 x 4″

Sergei Isupov, “Grounding”, 2013, 15 x 10 x 4.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Gravitation”, 2013, 17 x 14 x 8″

Sergei Isupov, “Duck Dance”, 2013, 5 x 3 x 4″

Sergei Isupov, “To Be or Not to Be”, 2013, 5 x 3 x 4″

Sergei Isupov, “Home”, 2013, 6.75 x 6.75 x 8.25″

Sergei Isupov, “Byzantium”, 2013, 16 x 10 x 12″

Sergei Isupov, “The Guild”, 2013, 23 x 11.5 x 6″

Sergei Isupov, “The Peacemaker”, 2013, 14.5 x 8.25 x 8″

Sergei Isupov, “Teacher”, 2013, 7 x 9 x 9″

Sergei Isupov, “Great Work”, 2013, 7 x 7 x 2.5″

May

2017

JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER 40th ANNIVERSARY

ABOUT THE EXHIBTION

through Aug 31, 2014
John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI

In 2014, the Arts Center will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Arts/Industry with an extensive exhibition, a comprehensive book, and educational programming. The project will also highlight the long-term residency program’s importance to artists and the art world.

The residency program has been managed by the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and hosted by Kohler Co. since 1974. Almost 400 artists have used the factory’s industrial materials, equipment, and techniques to create works of art that would have been difficult, if not impossible, to produce in their studios.

Work in the six-month exhibition will be drawn primarily from the collections of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Kohler Co. that includes a large body of work created by the resident artists. The exhibition, held at the Sheboygan facility, will open during the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference held in Milwaukee from March 19–22, 2014.

Ferrin Contemporary and Ferrin Gallery have been honored to work with several artists who have participated in the Arts/Industry program and offer selected works produced in the program for sale.

Jack Earl
Giselle Hicks
Sergei Isupov

Jack Earl, “CEL 001 Ohio Dog” 1976, vitreous china, 20 x 26 x 14.5″. (Pennington)

Giselle Hicks, “Floral Wave Tiles”, 2012, vitreous china, 80 x 45 x 1.5″

Giselle Hicks, “Floral Wave Tiles” (detail), 2012, vitreous china, 80 x 45 x 1.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Tile House (Man Woman)”, 2003, vitreous china, 86 x 43″

Sergei Isupov, “Girl with Cat (She Soon Comes)”, 2003, vitreous china, 58 x 24 x 3″

Sergei Isupov, “Fourteen Pleasures”, 2003, vitreous china, 43 x 74 x 3″.

Sergei Isupov, “Meteorite” (edition of 3), 2003, vitreous china, 9 x 12 x 3.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Likeness” (edition of 6), 2003, vitreous china, 18 x 12 x 6″

Sergei Isupov, “Figure” (edition of 7), 2003, vitreous china, 38 x 15 x 8″

Sergei Isupov, “Eye” (edition of 3), 2003, viterous china, 7 x 13 x 8.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Ear” (edition of 17), 2003, vitreous china, 13 x 6 x 6″

Sergei Isupov, “To Listen with Half and Ear” (edition of 6), 2003, vitreous china, 6 x 23 x 16″

May

2017

RAM COLLECTION FOCUS: Sergei Isupov

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

February 23 – June 8, 2014
Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI

A mid-career retrospective for an innovative artist who has pushed the possibilities of clay by combining two-dimensional narrative with three-dimensional ceramic form. Isupov explores the human condition. His vocabulary includes human beings and animals, gender, identity, and relationship issues, autobiography, art history, and symbolism.

ABOUT SERGEI ISUPOV

“Everything that surrounds and excites me is automatically processed and transformed into an artwork. The essence of my work is not in the medium or the creative process, but in the human beings and their incredible diversity. When I think of myself and my works, I’m not sure I create them, perhaps they create me.”

MORE ON SERGEI ISUPOV

EVENTS

Free First Friday in March
March 7, 2014, 10:00–5:00

Visitors can enjoy the Racine Art Museum for FREE the first Friday of every month. Located steps from Lake Michigan in downtown Racine, RAM is one of the nation’s most significant craft museums.

Meet The Artist | Sergei Isupov
Friday, March 21, 2014, 6-8:30 PM

The reception includes a meet and greet and book signings with Sergei Isupov, light refreshments, and a cash bar. Complimentary admission to NCECA attendees wearing their badge and to RAM members, $10 for all others.

Sergei Isupov, “Ray”, 2009, stoneware, 29″ x 20″ x 17″

Sergei Isupov, “Two Fish”, 2011, porcelain, 16 x 7 x 6″

Sergei Isupov, “Protection”, 1999, porcelain, 10.5 x 16 x 13″

Sergei Isupov, “Thin Line”, 2002, porcelain, 17.5 x 15.5 x 15″

Sergei Isupov, “Way of Thinking, It’s Like That”, 1997, porcelain, 10.5 x 15 x 6.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Passion”, 2005, porcelain, 7.75 x 14 x 3″

Sergei Isupov, “Attitude, Angle of Approach”, 1994-5, porcelain, glaze, stain, 9.5 x 7 x 17.25″

Sergei Isupov, “Balanced Moment”, 1998, porcelain, glaze, stain, 14 x 12 x 14″

Sergei Isupov, “Untitled (teapot), 1994, porcelain, glaze, stain, 5 x 9 x 4”

Sergei Isupov, “The Search” 1996, porcelain, glaze, slip, 5.5 x 9 x 4″. Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI.

Sergei Isupov, “The Delivery”, 1996, porcelain, glaze, stain, 5.5 x 11 x 4″. Collection of Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI.

Sergei Isupov, “Fan the Fire”, 1996, porcelain, glaze, stain, 6.5 x 8 x 4″. Collection of Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI

Sergei Isupov, “Symbol”, 1999, porcelain, glaze, stain, 12.5 x 8.5 x 19″. Collection of Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI.

Sergei Isupov, “Redemption Day”, 1998, porcelain, glaze, stain, 13 x 15 x 6.5″. Collection of Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI.

Sergei Isupov, “Never the Same”, 1997, porcelain, glaze, stain, 16 x 8.5 x 11.5″. Collection of Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI.

NOW AVAILABLE | PRINTS & WORKS ON PAPER

A selection of prints and works on paper are available for sale through the Racine Art Museum and Ferrin Contemporary.

View the complete collection HERE.

Sergei Isupov, “Old Man”, 2008, gouache on paper, 60 x 42″

Sergei Isupov, “Waiting”, 2010, charcoal on paper, 46.5 x 60″

Sergei Isupov, “Complimentary”, 2000, vitreograph, siligraphy, intaglio, image: 8 x 10″, paper: 14 x 16″

Sergei Isupov, “Metamorphosis”, 2004, image: 23.75 x 17.5″, framed: 30 x 22.5″

Sergei Isupov, “Help Your Self”, 2012, copper plate etching on archival paper, 17 x 15.5″

EXHIBITION CATALOG

This scholarly text includes essays on the significance of Sergei Isupov’s work to the ceramic field from Anthony Stellacio, Project Manager and Curatorial Research Specialist, Smithsonian, National Museum of African Art, and Lena Vigna, RAM Curator of Exhibitions. In addition, a conversation between Bruce W. Pepich, RAM Executive Director, and Leslie Ferrin, gallery owner and curator, explores the dynamic, supportive relationship between Ferrin and Isupov.

This 28-page booklet features 25 full-color images of Isupov’s pieces in RAM’s permanent collection.

Published in 2014 by Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI

Essays and images explore the artist and his place at RAM and in the larger universe of art.

• Captured Imagination: The Enigma of Sergei Isupov by Anthony Stellaccio
• Collection Focus: Sergei Isupov at RAM by Lena Vigna
• A Conversation between Leslie Ferrin and Bruce W. Pepich about Sergei Isupov

28-page, full-color exhibition catalog

Purchase the Catalog