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32 Artists in Calaveras County

September 23-24

​10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Michael Gustavson

Ceramics, sculptural raku
831.454.6531
5879 Fullen Rd., Murphys
gustavsonstudios. com
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Artist Statement 
Clay has been an art form that man has used since the beginning of time.  Every culture that has been discovered through archeology has historic record of uses for clay.  From utilitarian to sculpture this ancient historical record has always intrigued me.  Since my discovery of clay I have been learning and exploring the many different qualities of clay.
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As you look at my works you will note I use many different techniques to manipulate clay to express my personal aesthetic views. Clay itself has a lot to do with my aesthetic viewpoint.

The last 40 years I have used forms that I create, whether vessel or wall slabs, as a vehicle to express myself as a painter using glaze as my paint.  My most recent works are a series of large hand built tectonic forms.  With these forms I will continue to explore and express the language of clay.  As is the case with most artists, the analyzing and verbalizing of their works is really not the statement, the statement truly is the work itself.
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To support, nourish, and awaken the arts in our community.


Gallery Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11am - 5pm
Friday - Saturday: 11am - 3pm
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209.754.1774
goldrusharts18@gmail.com
The Calaveras County Arts Council is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation.  Founded in 1981, our purpose is to coordinate excellence in the presenting and promotion of the visual and performing arts of all cultures for artists, residents and visitors.  Our staff is comprised of an executive director, a consultant grant writer, and a part-time assistant under the direction of an 11-member volunteer Board of Directors.  FIN 94-2779793
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