Sergei Isupov News

May

2022

Sergei Isupov: PAST & PRESENT Featured in the Berkshire Eagle

Sculptor Sergei Isupov creates never-ending narratives for the viewer to interpret

May 6, 2022

“Sergei Isupov’s newest sculptures are tiny universes filled with never-ending narratives in the round.

There are men and women engaged in intimate conversations, traveling in cars and on foot; a mechanic fixes a car; a cat looms large in the background as a couple lounges on a lawn gazing skyward. In all there is an air of urgency; of waiting for the other shoe to drop; of hope.

The work, he insists, is not in response to the war in Kyiv, Ukraine, where his parents, a brother, live and work.

“I made all of this listening to the stories on the radio and talking to my parents every day about what they are going through…”

Berkshire Eagle Sculptor Sergei Isupov creates neverending narratives for the viewer to interpret

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‘Composing Form’ in Stowe Today, July 18, 2019

‘Exposed.’ stays close to home

by Caleigh Cross | Stowe Reporter

July 18, 2019.

“Composing Form” at the Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, VT

“It’s really a broad sampling of contemporary ceramic work, ranging from abstract to figurative,” Moore said. Artists hail from Estonia, China, Vermont and Puerto Rico, among other places in the U.S.

-Cross referring to Executive Director Rachel Moore

More information about “Composing Form” HERE

‘Exposed’ stays close to home

by Caleigh Cross | Stowe Reporter

Oct

2018

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, "Vessels" 2017, porcelain, slip, gold lustre, 21 x 30 x 8".

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

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

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Aug

2018

CERAMICS ARE EVERYWHERE

private collections are on view in public museums
Massachusetts, California and Toronto

BEYOND FUNCTION:
CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS FROM THE DONALD CLARK COLLECTION

LAST CHANCE On View through September 2, 2018
D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA
An exhibit of extraordinary works from Donald Clark’s extensive private collection ranging from functional vessels to figural sculpture. The exhibition includes numerous works by artists from throughout Massachusetts in a collection built 1980 – present acquired from studios and the exhibitions at Pinch Pottery and Ferrin Gallery.

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LIVING WITH CLAY: CALIFORNIA CERAMICS COLLECTIONS

August 25–November 17
Opening Reception: Sat, Aug 25, 5–8pm
Living with Clay: California Ceramics Collections, curated by Rody N. López, pays homage to distinguished collectors that have amassed impressive collections of ceramic artworks from some of the most respected artists in the field, all reflecting an insatiable passion for clay.
Sergei Isupov, “Bow”, 1998, Sonny & Gloria Kamm Collection

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THE DIANA REITBERGER COLLECTION

August 29–Jan 2, 2019
Gardiner Museum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Reitberger Collection is significant for revealing new connections between Canadian artists and leading international makers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. (at left Peter Pincus, “Trio V”, 2017)

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CRISTINA CÓRDOVA: DEL BALCÓN

On View through September 16
Cristina Cordóva’s solo exhibition, Del balcón at Ferrin Contemporary is on view in the gallery at 1315 MASS MoCA Way in North Adams, MA

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FERRIN CONTEMPORARY FALL SCHEDULE

On view through September 16
Cristina Cordóva‘s solo exhibition, Del balcón
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September 27 – November 4
Canary Syndrome
Group exhibition featuring recent works by Elizabeth Alexander, Bouke de Vries, Elliot Kayser, Beth Lipman, Livia Marin, Paul Scott, Jason Walker.
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November 10 – December 29
Peter Pincus: Channeling Josiah Wedgwood
solo exhibition exploring new forms based on research work into collections at the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, AB
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PLAN YOUR TRIP TO THE BERKSHIRES

VISIT US IN ART COUNTRY

We can help you organize behind-the-scenes visits to artist studios, guided tours with curators and special farm-to- table dinners. Now scheduling 2019 tours for individuals, museums and collector groups.

Learn more about Art Country.

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VISIT US IN CUMMINGTON AT PROJECT ART

OUR SEASONAL GALLERY
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH OCTOBER
at Project Art
54 Main Street, Cummington
Selected works from Ferrin Contemporary,
private collections, and current projects.

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FERRIN CONTEMPORARY
in Building 13 on the MASS MoCA Campus

Start or end your day at FERRIN CONTEMPORARY when you explore the world of MASS MoCA, Downtown North Adams, and the Berkshires — we are happy to help you find your way to more art, local food, and, of course, fresh beer.

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Jun

2018

ARTIST NEWS: SERGEI ISUPOV SUMMER 2018

ARTIST NEWS: SERGEI ISUPOV

Ferrin Contemporary presents
DIRECTIONS: SERGEI ISUPOV
1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA

This exhibition explores a range of ideas leading in new directions. Isupov, an established sculptor based in Cummington, MA, and Tallinn, Estonia, is world known for his surrealistic, figure-ground personal narratives which simultaneously integrate painted imagery and dimensional surfaces.

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2018 MASTERS IN CRAFT

Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua, NY
June 24–August 20
Opening Reception Wednesday, June 27, 3–5pm

Several contemporary masters will be highlighted in this predominantly three-dimensional exhibition featuring work in wood, glass, clay, metal, fiber, and mixed media. A combination of well-seasoned and some newly recognized artists will be showing the best of their craft. Their unique styles will collectively create a symmetry of work in the Strohl Art Center.

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ISUPOV in “THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE”

In his article, Ferrin Contemporary Gallery ‘It’s about some sort of transition or searching,’ John Seven, Eagle Correspondent, explores “Directions: Sergei Isupov” with the artist himself. Why does Isupov do what he does? What is he looking to become? Where is he going with his work?

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FIGURE—GROUND:
Illustrated Sculpture Workshops with Sergei Isupov at Project Art, Cummington, MA

• September 23–29: Seven Day, Hands-On Workshop
• October 12-14: Weekend, Demonstration Workshop

Join internationally acclaimed sculptor Sergei Isupov for intensive workshops exploring the sculpted form in clay, the painted surface, and development of a personal narrative.

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ISUPOV WORKSHOP IN ESTONIA

July 14–18, 2018
Studio Asuurkeraamika
Tallinn, Estonia

FIGURE-GROUND with Sergei Isupov in Estonia is held at Studio Asuurkeraamika, a ceramics centre located in a medieval tower that once guarded Tallinn’s Old Town. The five floors include studio, classroom, and gallery of contemporary ceramics, all linked by spiraling limestone staircases. Information and registration form are available on Project Art’s website.

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ISUPOV FIRE SCULPTURE

Sergei Isupov and Andres Allik offer “Fire Sculpture” as a traveling production. Isupov, an acclaimed international sculptor, collaborates with Andres Allik, master kiln builder, to create a performative firing experience. The project climaxes with an opening of the tulip-like kiln while at peak temperature, with participation from the audience.
Event is available for hire.

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Sergei Isupov is represented by Ferrin Contemporary. Click to view work.

May

2018

Summer Events at Ferrin Contemporary & Project Art 2018

FERRIN CONTEMPORARY | Current and Upcoming

DIRECTIONS: SERGEI ISUPOV

on view through July 22
Ferrin Contemporary
1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams

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MARA SUPERIOR

Hilltown Open Studios Tour (HOST)
June 24–25
26 artists show their work in 24 locations in the Hillltowns of Western Mass.
Mara Superior is the featured artist at Project Art.

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MidSummer in the Berkshires | July 26 & 29

CRISTINA CÓRDOVA: DEL BALCÓN

Thursday, July 26, 2018
Preview during DownStreet Art in North Adams
Cristina Cordóva’s solo exhibition, Del balcón
on view through September 16.

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PROJECT ART OPEN HOUSE

July 28–29, 2018
Open House at Project Art
52 Main Street, Cummington
Selected works from Ferrin Contemporary,
private collections, and current projects.

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HILLTOWN6 POTTERY TOUR

July 28–29, 2018
Backroads, summertime, great pots.
Download the map and schedule.

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HOPS + POTS

Sat, July 28, 2018, 6:00–8:30pm
Local Beer, Food, Pottery, Music
Benefit Party and Sale for Studio Potter
Project Art, 54 Main Street, Cummington, MA

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CURATED ART TOURS

Let us help you organize a group itinerary to visit the Berkshires and get behind the scenes with artists, curators – now scheduling fall 2018 and spring 2019 tours for museum and collector groups.

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FERRIN CONTEMPORARY
in Building 13 on the MASS MoCA Campus

Start or end your day at FERRIN CONTEMPORARY while you explore the world of MASS MoCA and Downtown North Adams for more local art, food, and, of course, beer.

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May

2018

Berkshire Eagle: Ferrin Contemporary Gallery ‘It’s about some sort of transition or searching’

The Berkshire Eagle
May 14, 2018

Ferrin Contemporary Gallery ‘It’s about some sort of transition or searching’
by John Seven, Eagle Correspondent

NORTH ADAMS — Ceramics sculptor Sergei Isupov is populating the Ferrin Contemporary Gallery with his own personal population.

His show “Directions,” which opened this weekend, features people — individuals and groups — that pull from his own story with the intent of allowing viewers to wrap their own narratives around the gathering.

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Mar

2018

ARTIST NEWS: SERGEI ISUPOV shows and workshops

FIGURE—GROUND:
Illustrated Sculpture Workshops with Sergei Isupov

TWO UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
April 8–14, 2018
and
September 23–29, 2018
both at Project Art, Cummington, MA

Join internationally acclaimed sculptor Sergei Isupov for a week-long intensive workshop exploring the sculpted form in clay, the painted surface, and development of a personal narrative.
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ANIMAL KINGDOM

group show
March 7–April 21, 2018
opening reception: Saturday, March 10, 5–7pm

William Baczek Fine Arts
Northampton, MA

show features the work of 12 international artists and includes painting and sculpture

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DIRECTIONS

group show
May 5–July 22, 2018
Ferrin Contemporary
1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA

SERGEI ISUPOV
artist reception & demonstration
Saturday, May 5, 3-5 pm
In conjunction with ArtWeek in Massachusetts
April 27–May 6, 2018

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WORKSHOP IN ESTONIA

July 14–18, 2018
Studio Asuurkeraamika
Tallinn, Estonia

Studio Asuurkeraamika is a ceramics centre located in a medieval tower that once guarded Tallinn’s Old Town. There are five floors with studio, classroom, exhibition place, and gallery. All are linked by spiraling limestone staircases.

Information and registration form are available on Project Art’s website. Click for more.

Sergei Isupov is represented by Ferrin Contemporary. Click to view work.

Nov

2017

Sabbath: The 2017 Dorothy Saxe Invitational

Nov 12, 2017—Feb 25, 2018
Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, CA
Ferrin Contemporary artists Sergei Isupov, Jason Walker, Kurt Weiser, and Beth Lipman are among the diverse group of fifty-seven artists interpreting the Sabbath — the day of rest — from their own unique perspectives and engaging with its contemporary relevance. All work is three-dimensional as artists explore the theme through ceramic, wood, and glass.

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Click to browse Ferrin Contemporary’s Square Shop.

Sergei Isupov, “Life’s Work” 2011, porcelain, slip, glaze, 16.875 x 14.75 x 5.5″

Beth Lipman, “Distill #7” 2016, cast iron with rust patina, chrome, 8 x 12 x 5”. Photo courtesy of John Michael Kohler Arts Center/ Kohler Co.

Jason Walker, “Falling Into a Fish Ball” 2017, porcelain, china paint, stainless steel, 14 x 17 x 5″.

Kurt Weiser, “Solitude” 2017, porcelain, china paint.

Aug

2017

ARTIST NEWS: SERGEI ISUPOV | Fire Sculpture, Workshop, Exhibitions

SERGEI ISUPOV
Exhibitions & Workshop

Sergei Isupov, "Disrobe", 2007, 8.5 x 14 x 4"

SELECTIONS FROM
HIDDEN MESSAGES

Highlights from Sergei Isupov: Hidden Messages, originally shown at Erie Art Museum, are now on view at Ferrin Contemporary, 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA. The exhibit includes one of Isupov’s larger-than-life figural sculptures with smaller works blown across a full wall of wind and shadows. Hidden Messages is available for exhibition at other galleries and museums.
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FIGURE—GROUND WORKSHOP

Illustrated Sculpture Workshop with Sergei Isupov
September 17–23, 2017
at Project Art, Cummington, MA
This week-long intensive workshop explores the sculpted form in clay, the painted surface, and development of a personal narrative. The workshop will combine hands-on demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and lectures.
Click for more.
Click to register.

FIRE SCULPTURE

This towering sculpture was produced by Isupov in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Skælskør, Denmark, in July 2017.
Image courtesy Pricilla Mouritzen.
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Sergei Isupov, "Hidden Messages" 2016, porcelain, underglaze, glaze, 22.5 x 8.5 x 8".

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

This group exhibition was produced during artist residencies at Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Denmark.
Presented at
Guldagergaard, Skælskør, Denmark
September 30—October 30, 2016
and at Officinesaffi, Milan, Italy
June 22–July 14, 2017
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Click to view article in Architectural Digest.

SMALL WORKS BY SERGEI ISUPOV

Mugs, brooches, and other small objects are available through Ferrin Contemporary’s online shop.
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Sergei Isupov is represented by Ferrin Contemporary.
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