May 16-July 12, 2009
Works in Clay
North Carolina Living Treasures 2009: Cynthia Bringle and Norman Schulman.  These living treasure artists explore the transformative nature of clay as it presents itself both conceptually and literally.  From Grandfather Mountain to the North Carolina Coast, artists living their legacy have been honored since 1986 with the North Carolina Living Treasures designation by the Museum of World Cultures. The initiative celebrates the value of artists and their talents, art, and their contribution to education and society.  Cynthia Bringle has taught many workshops nationwide and at Penland School of Crafts for many years. She is a fellow of the American Craft Council and a recipient of the North Carolina Award for Fine Art. Her work is in the collections of the Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Burlington Art Centre, and the High Museum of Art.  Norman Schulman was born in New York City in 1924. He remained in the city and received a diploma from Parsons School of Design before attending New York University, where he earned a bachelor’s (BS) in Art. He received his master in fine arts (MFA) in ceramics from Alfred University, where he held teaching and research fellowships. With that degree in 1958, he changed from design work for an aircraft company to his lifelong career in ceramics, which, in addition to his studio work, included professor and head of ceramics and glass at Rhode Island School of Design and head of Ceramics at Ohio State University. His works are included in many public collections, including the Smithsonian, American Craft Museum, Museum of Art and Design (NY), Mint Museum, Cameron Art Museum and Schein-Joseph International Museum.

 

Cynthia Bringle & Norman Schulman pottery, respectively.

Join us on May 15th from 6-8pm for our Premiere Party and opening reception to engage at our gallery talk, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and the delightful music of Gray Young. Gray Young is a power trio out of Raleigh whose instrumental guitar, bass, and drums embody an ambient yet epic sound. Visit their website here.