Joseph Pintz: Collected

june 3–july 31, 2010

Joseph Pintz’s functional and sculptural ceramic work explores the role that domestic objects play in fulfilling our physical and emotional needs. Inspired by his Midwestern roots, Pintz often recreates hand tools and other seemingly mundane objects. In the process, the dense meaning of these objects is transferred into clay. For the first time, The Gallery will present Pintz’s sculptural work along side his well known functional pieces.

See more work by Joseph Pintz.

Artist Lecture
July 15, 6 pm at MoCC
Free and open to the public

Artist Workshop
Form & Surface:  Designing with Artist Joseph Pintz
July 11, 10 am–4 pm at Oregon College of Art and Craft
Cosponsored by Musuem of Contemporary Craft
in partnership with Pacific Northwest College of Art

Free and open to the public. Attendance is limited to the first twenty people to pre-register. UPDATE: This workshop is at capacity.

Join ceramist Joseph Pintz for a hands-on, one day workshop at the Oregon College of Arts and Craft to explore hand built vessels. Utilizing a variety of handbuilding techniques including additive processes and reductive carving, participants will create an assortment of utilitarian and sculptural forms using bisque molds. There will be a strong emphasis on surface, not as an afterthought, but as an essential design element. Finishes that highlight surface texture such as terra sigillata will also be covered. Workshop will focus on creative experimentation; pieces will not be fired. Open to all skill levels.