Earth, Sky, Time, Light, Space: The Ceramic Art of Wayne Higby

January 17, 2017 - February 17, 2017
Mānoa Campus, Art Building, The Art Gallery at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

The exhibition Earth, Sky, Time, Light, Space: The Ceramic Art of Wayne Higby highlights the diverse work by esteemed and internationally-recognized contemporary ceramics artist Wayne Higby. Inspired by the American landscape, Higby has created innovative vessels, sculpture, and architectural installations. In addition, his experiences in China affected his ingenious efforts in porcelain and raku earthenware. Higby has been acclaimed as a living legend and visionary of the American Crafts Movement by the American Craft Museum.

The exhibition features a selection of approximately 21 works by Higby that include a variety of sizes, shapes, forms, and time periods. The exhibition is being held in partnership with Hawai‘i Craftsmen, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fine craft in the art community of Hawai‘i, and in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Higby will be in Honolulu to give his lecture, "Light Falling on Grass," which was previously presented to a sold-out crowd at George Washington University. He will discuss and explore how his innovative works use landscape imagery.

Artist's Statement: Earth, sky, time, light, space: my work is a meditation on the relationship between mind and matter.

Special events (free & open to the public):

Feb. 7: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Gallery walk-through with Wayne Higby; The Art Gallery

Feb. 9: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Reception, The Art Gallery

4:30 - 5:30 p.m., "Light Falling on Grass," Public lecture by Wayne Higby; Art Building, room 101

Image: "Cloud Construction: Winter, 2014," porcelain and wood. 22.625″ x 27.625″ x 7″. Courtesy of the artist.


Ticket Information
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 4:00; Sunday 12:00 - 4:00. Closed Saturdays. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Parking fees may apply.

Event Sponsor
Art + Art History, Mānoa Campus

More Information
Sharon Tasaka, (808) 956-6888, gallery@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/art/exhibitions+events/exhibitions/?p=2638

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