The Illustrated Vessel: New Work by Terry Chastain and Stephen Hockey
With a combined 40 years of experience in artmaking across Texas, the Bay Area, and internationally, artists Terry Chastain and Stephen Hockey are joining forces for the first time to present a unique exhibit of hand-painted ceramic vessels. The two artists, who first met at the University of Texas Fine Arts Studios in the early 80’s, have each carved their own distinctive paths artistically. Now, decades later, their creative journeys converge in an extraordinary collaboration.
Stephen Hockey, a master ceramicist, is renowned for his ability to manipulate clay into oversized vessels that echo the timeless forms of ancient Roman amphoras. These powerful forms serve as the perfect canvas for Terry Chastain’s bold, imaginative paintings. Chastain, known for his eclectic visual narratives, brings a dynamic energy to the collaboration by layering western motifs——against an unexpected backdrop of jazz-inspired rhythms and interstellar imagery.
The resulting collection is an intricate dance between form and color, tradition and innovation, where the weight of history meets the whimsical possibilities of the future.
November 7 – December 9, 2024
Opening reception: Thursday, November 7, 5-8
East Side Third Thursday Late Hours: November 21, 6-8, and Artists talk beginning at 6:30
Event Links
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