Talking Through Tiles
Session 2 | June 22–July 4
Shirt by Shane Bishop, 2016. Ceramic, string. Body scale. Photo by Mercedes Jelinek.
What is a tile? A slab, a sculpture, a canvas, a pattern unit, a mathematical plane shape, a piece of history, a covering for architecture, or even for the body. Tiles can transcend utility, convey ideas, and tell a story. To this end, we will learn techniques for rolling, carving, press-molding, and slip-casting ceramic tiles. We will delve into the fascinating intercultural history of tile and use this as a foundation for expressing who we are as artists and human beings. All levels welcome.
Shae Bishop (he/him) creates sculptural garments from ceramic and textile, interweaving history and personal experience. Bishop received a BFA in Ceramics and Art History at the Kansas City Art Institute. His artist residencies include Kohler Arts/Industry and the Archie Bray Foundation, as well as programs in Austria, Hungary, Turkey, and Indonesia. Bishop has exhibited work at the Penland Gallery, the Kohler Arts Center, Visions West Gallery, and elsewhere. He co-founded Treats Studios in North Carolina and is now based in Virginia.