ICYMI - Applied Practice
The summer of 2021, Brea Gallery hosted a contemporary craft exhibit, Applied Practice: Constructing Notions on the Contemporary Craft Process. This show was an exploration of the skill-cultivation and dedication of makers from backgrounds such as ceramics, glass, metal working, fiber arts, and more. Focusing on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, and exploring the life-long relationship creators have with their materials, works on view will explore the ever-evolving questions in the world of craft of form vs function and utility vs conceptualization. By presenting artists working in a variety of approaches and styles, this show invites visitors to delve into the possibilities of these age-old materials and techniques.
Featuring these artists:
Dani Bonnet, Ashoke Chhabra, Austin Fields, John Flores, Alex Gano, Annette Heully, Erin Hupp, Nadim Kurani, Cecilia Lee, Diana Markessinis, Beatriz Mora-Hussar, Sheila Noseworthy, Aya Oki, Hannah Pierce, Anna-lena Sauer, Nao Yamamoto
The show was popular with visitors and got a feature in the LA Times, you can read about it here.
Unable to see it in person? Check out this walk thru video! You can also view a 30 minute walk through with curator Heather Bowling on the Gallery’s IG Live account: @breagallery
Click through the Image Gallery of art here.
If you came out to enjoy this exhibit, thank you so much. And congratulations to all the artists on all the incredible work!
