Bouke de Vries

14
Nov
2018
BOUKE DE VRIES with New England Public Radio, November 6, 2018

BOUKE DE VRIES with New England Public Radio, November 6, 2018

BOUKE DE VRIES

WAR & PIECES/ MATRIX 180
WADSWORTH ANTHENEUM

Oct. 4th- Jan. 6th, 2019

Hartford, CT

‘At one stop in England, de Vries said a mother and daughter were arguing about the sculpture’s meaning.

“The mother said, ‘I see destruction!’ The daughter said, ‘No, I see hope,'” he said.

De Vries said the art is doing its job.’

-Jill Kaufman

Bouke de Vries is represented by Ferrin Contemporary.
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In A Staged Tabletop Battle, A Sculpture Of Porcelain, Sugar And Plastic

Bouke de Vries, "War and Pieces" 2018, Wadsworth Antheneum.

Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces”, 2018 Wadsworth Antheneum

Interview with Jill Kaufamn,

on November 6th, 2018

 

 

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26
Oct
2018
BOUKE DE VRIES in Architectural Digest, October 17th, 2018

BOUKE DE VRIES in Architectural Digest, October 17th, 2018

BOUKE DE VRIES

WAR & PIECES/ MATRIX 180
WADSWORTH ANTHENEUM

Oct. 4th- Jan. 6th, 2019

Hartford, CT

 

“Many of these banquets were held before big battles. At the Duchess of Richmond’s party [which was held in Belgium], Napoleon was advancing. All the men had to leave,” including almost every officer in the army of the Duke of Wellington. De Vries says. “I put the battle on the table. It’s a safer option.”

 — Bouke de Vries

Bouke de Vries is represented by Ferrin Contemporary.
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THE REPORT

Bouke de Vries Reinterprets Spun-Sugar Centerpieces in a Stunning Show at the Wadsworth Atheneum

Bouke de Vries, "War and Pieces" 2018, Wadsworth Antheneum

Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces” 2018, Wadsworth Antheneum

The Dutch ceramist uses antique porcelain to create sculptural forms

TEXT BY 

Posted October 17, 2018

 

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13
Oct
2018
BOUKE DE VRIES in the Hartford Courant, October 9, 2018

BOUKE DE VRIES in the Hartford Courant, October 9, 2018

BOUKE DE VRIES

WAR & PIECES/ MATRIX 180
WADSWORTH ANTHENEUM

Oct. 4th- Jan. 6th, 2019

Hartford, CT

“Many of these banquets were held before big battles. At the Duchess of Richmond’s party [which was held in Belgium], Napoleon was advancing. All the men had to leave,” including almost every officer in the army of the Duke of Wellington. De Vries says. “I put the battle on the table. It’s a safer option.”

 — Bouke de Vries

Bouke de Vries is represented by Ferrin Contemporary.
Click to see more and inquire.

Sculptor Uses Sugar, Porcelain And Transformers As A Commentary On Warfare

BOUKE DE VRIES– Susan Dunne of the Hartford Courant reviews War & Piece‘s US debut at the Wadsworth Atheneum, in Hartford, CT. On-view through January 6th, 2019.

 

Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces”, 2018 Wadsworth Antheneum
Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces”, 2018 Wadsworth Antheneum
Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces” 2018, Wadsworth Antheneum.
Bouke de Vries, “Glass Cloud 2″, 2017, 17th and 18th Dutch archaelogical glass fragments, mixed media, 21.5 x 13 x 13”
Bouke de Vries, “Glass Cloud 2″, 2017, 17th and 18th Dutch archaelogical glass fragments, mixed media, 21.5 x 13 x 13”
Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces” 2012-23, Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. photo: ©Charlottenburg Palace
Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces” 2012-23, Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. photo: ©Charlottenburg Palace
Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces” 2012-23, Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. photo: ©Charlottenburg Palace
Bouke de Vries, “War and Pieces” detail, 2012-23, Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin.

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June 6, 2017

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05
Oct
2018
UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

FALL & WINTER WITH FERRIN CONTEMPORARY

 

FERRIN CONTEMPORARY, located on the campus of MASS MoCA, lies in the heart of the Berkshires.

The gallery is located at 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams.

HOURS: Thursday- Saturday 11am–5pm and by chance

 

 

PETER PINCUS: Channeling Josiah Wedgwood

Artist Talk and Opening at Ferrin Contemporary, November 10th, from 5-7pm.

Slide Presentation at Project Art, November 9th, 7-8. Please RSVP, space is limited.

Workshop Peter Pincus: Colored Veneers and Plaster Prototyping. November 9th-11th at Project Art in Cummington, MA.

 

 

BOUKE DE VRIES– Curatorial Tour and discussion of  War & Pieces at the Wadsworth Athaneum in Hartford CT.

October 10th from 5-7pm

A exhibition tour and discussion with the newly appointed head curator of the Gardiner Museum in Toronto, Sequoia Miller and Linda Roth, Senior Curator and Charles C. and Eleanor Lamont Cunningham Curator of European Decorative Arts at the Wadsworth and Gallery Director, Leslie Ferrin.

 

 

 

Artist Workshop: SERGEI ISUPOV

Project Art, Cummington MA

3-Day Workshop: October 12–14, 2018

 

PARKING MADE EASY

MASS MoCA’s main parking area is adjacent to
Ferrin Contemporary in Building 13. Start or end your day with us. Explore The World of MASS MoCA and Downtown North Adams for more local art, food, and beer.

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FALL & WINTER WITH FERRIN CONTEMPORARY

 

FERRIN CONTEMPORARY, located on the campus of MASS MoCA, lies in the heart of the Berkshires.

The gallery is located at 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams.

HOURS: Thursday- Saturday 11am–5pm and by chance

 

 

BOUKE DE VRIES– Curatorial Tour and discussion of  War & Pieces at the Wadsworth Athaneum in Hartford CT.

October 10th from 5-7pm

A exhibition tour and discussion with the newly appointed head curator of the Gardiner Museum in Toronto, Sequoia Miller and Linda Roth, Senior Curator and Charles C. and Eleanor Lamont Cunningham Curator of European Decorative Arts at the Wadsworth and Gallery Director, Leslie Ferrin.

 

 

 

PETER PINCUS: Channeling Josiah Wedgwood

Artist Talk and Opening at Ferrin Contemporary, November 10th, from 5-7pm.

Slide Presentation at Project Art, November 9th, 7-8. Please RSVP, space is limited.

Workshop Peter Pincus: Colored Veneers and Plaster Prototyping. November 9th-11th at Project Art in Cummington, MA.

 

 

Artist Workshop: SERGEI ISUPOV

Project Art, Cummington MA

3-Day Workshop: October 12–14, 2018

 

PARKING MADE EASY

MASS MoCA’s main parking area is adjacent to
Ferrin Contemporary in Building 13. Start or end your day with us. Explore The World of MASS MoCA and Downtown North Adams for more local art, food, and beer.

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12
Mar
2018
NCECA PITTSBURGH

NCECA PITTSBURGH

REVIVE, REMIX, RESPOND
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh

Group show of contemporary artists who are breathing new life into the ceramic medium by reinvigorating age-old motifs, processes, and techniques. In 2017, artists were invited to respond to and produce new works that reference the art, objects, and social history of the collections.

Chris Antemann, Robin Best, Stephen Bowers,Bouke de Vries, Ed Eberle, Evan Hauser, Steven Young Lee, Beth Lipman, Crystal Morey, Kadri Pärnamets, Peter Pincus, Justin Rothshank, Paul Scott, Cindy Sherman, Kate Roberts, Caroline Slotte, Dirk Staschke, Mara Superior,and Kurt Weiser.

Click here for more about the exhibition.

 photo: Kurt Weiser

CHRIS ANTEMANN

Go Figure
group show at The Clay Penn
511 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh

Revive, Remix, Respond
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh
Click here for more about the exhibition.

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CRISTINA CÓRDOVA
Demonstrating Artist

at NCECA Conference
Convention Center Ballroom B
Thursday, March 15, 9am–12pm
Friday, March 16, 1–4pm

“I will demonstrate the construction of a large scale torso through the use of slabs. Utilizing proportional references the building strategy will involve developing individual elements that will later stack into a four- to five-foot-tall piece.” 

ONGOING:
CRISTINA CÓRDOVA: JUNGLA
solo exhibition at Alfred University Ceramic Art Museum, Alfred, NY

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ED EBERLE

Revive, Remix, Respond
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh
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Onview at the Carnegie Museum of Art

Eberle Studios
229 East 9th Ave, Homestead, PA

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KATE ROBERTS

Structures of Atmosphere
group show
7800 Susquehanna St (5th floor), PIttsburgh

Revive, Remix, Respond
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh
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JUSTIN ROTHSANK

Collaboration Companions
group show at Union Project
801 N. Negley Avenue, PIttsburgh

GrowlerFest
711 South 21st Street, Pittsburgh

Revive, Remix, Respond
The Frick Pittsburgh
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh
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Click here for link to available works.

JASON WALKER

Supermud / Futuremud
group show of Penn State alumni and faculty
Union Project
801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh
Click here for more about the exhibition.

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GrowlerFest
at Brew House Association

group show curated by Alexandra Jelleberg and Brad Klem connecting contemporary ceramics and the thriving craft beer movement

RECEPTION: Friday, March 16, 6-10pm
711 South 21st Street, Pittsburgh

Click for more on Brew House Arts.
Click for tickets and more about Growlerfest.

NCECA National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts, annual conference is in Pittsburgh, PA.  Each year the host city provides collectors and artists the opportunity to see regional museum collections, explore established and pop-up galleries and meet up with colleagues.  The exhibitions of ceramic sculpture and studio pottery are mounted throughout the city and provide an opportunity to survey current trends and discover young artists.

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12
Mar
2018
Revive, Remix, Respond at The Frick Pittsburgh

Revive, Remix, Respond at The Frick Pittsburgh

Revive, Remix, Respond: 
Contemporary Ceramic Artists and The Frick Pittsburgh

February 17–May 27, 2018

Revive, Remix, Respond

Showcases contemporary artists who are breathing new life into the ceramic medium by reinvigorating age-old motifs, processes, and techniques. Contemporary ceramicists were invited to respond to and produce new works that reference the art, objects, and social history of the collections at The Frick Pittsburgh, 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

photo: Mara Superior, “Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty/ A Collection” 2018.

Remix Your Friday Exhibition Preview

Friday, February 16, 5:30-7:30pm

Join us for a happy hour in The Frick Art Museum to celebrate the opening of this exhibition, Be among the first to see this unique exhibition, which features work from established and emerging artists. The evening will also feature gallery talks from exhibition curator Dawn Brean and exhibited artist Beth Lipman (pictured).
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photo: Beth Lipman working at John Michael Kohler Arts Center.

The Artists in Revive, Remix, Respond

Chris Antemann, Robin Best, Stephen Bowers, Bouke de Vries, Ed Eberle, Evan Hauser, Steven Young Lee, Beth Lipman, Crystal Morey, Kadri Pärnamets, Peter Pincus, Justin Rothshank, Paul Scott, Cindy Sherman, Caroline Slotte, Dirk Staschke, Mara Superior, and Kurt Weiser.

Click on individual artists’ names for more.
Click here for more about the exhibition.

photo: Crystal Morey, “Entangled Wonders: Across a Divide” 2017

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07
Jan
2018
2018 News and Resolution #1

2018 News and Resolution #1

LOOKING AHEAD IN 2018

Bouke de Vries: War & Pieces, coming to North America in 2018

NEW YORK CERAMICS & GLASS FAIR

January 18–21, 2018
Bohemian National Hall, NYC

SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Selected works from upcoming exhibition:
Revive, Remix, Respond: Contemporary Ceramic Artists at The Frick Pittsburgh
CONVERSATIONS WITH ARTIST & CURATORS
Friday & Saturday Lecture Series

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Click here for a COMPLIMENTARY TICKET to NYC&GF.

image: Dirk Staschke “Vanitas Vase”

CRISTINA CÓRDOVA: LA JUNGLA

Opening February 2
Solo Exhibition
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum
Alfred University, Alfred, NY
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image: Cristina Cordova, work in process, “Jungla”

REVIVE, REMIX, RESPOND

Opening February 16
The Frick Pittsburgh
20 contemporary artists respond to the art, objects, and history of the collections at The Frick Pittsburgh.
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image: Robin Best “The Knight of the Lions”

SIN-YING HO: PAST FORWARD

March 30–May 27, 2018
Hood Downtown, 53 Main Street, Hanover, NH
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image: Sin-ying Ho, “Histogram No. 2”

RESOLUTION #1 2018 VISIT THE BERKSHIRES

Let us help plan your visit with a curated itinerary. We can help you arrange studio visits, navigate various museum exhibitions and performance offerings, as well as recommend trails and outdoor adventures.
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image: Evan Hauser, “Preservation & Use (Teton Range by Thomas Moran)”

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04
May
2016
C-File: RE-Reamimate, Repair, Mend, and Meld

C-File: RE-Reamimate, Repair, Mend, and Meld

Bill Rogers, Managing Editor of C-File, reviews RE-Reanimate, Repair, Mend and Meld at Ferrin Contemporary. 

“The aesthetics of and philosophical questions surrounding repairs were explored in-depth with RE-Reanimate, Repair, Mend and Meld. The exhibition, originally presented at the New York Ceramics & Glass Fair, explored different inventive ways people have repaired ceramics in the past. It pushes that thread into discussions about repairs that rise above their station and make a work more unique and pleasing. There are even a few works that border on Theseus’ paradox, with some “repairs” being two entirely different plates fused together like a porcelain Frankenstein.”

Click here to read full article.

Click here to see more about the exhibition.

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