Section: upfront
Under the Influence
"Under the Influence," an exhibition of new
works by Paul Soldner and James Coquia, is being exhibited through June
24 at the Xiem Clay Center Gallery (www.xiemclaycenter.com)
in Pasadena, California. Since 1999, the production and firing of many
of Soldner's pieces has been facilitated with the assistance of Coquia,
Soldner's junior by 51 years. Coquia cites his involvement with Soldner
as sparking new conceptual and technical initiatives in his own
creative development. The title of the exhibition, conceived by Kirk
Delman, curator of the Marer Collection at Scripps College and close
friend of both artists, salutes and satirizes the relationship of
Soldner and Coquia.
PHOTO (COLOR): Left: Paul Soldner's vessel, 16 in. (40 cm) in height, thrown and assembled low-fire clay, salt fired.
PHOTO (COLOR): Right: James Coquia's
"Dicephalopod," 17 1/2 in. (44 cm) in height, handbuilt earthenware
with copper oxide and terra sigillata; at Xiem Clay Center, Pasadena,
California.
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