core show – The Penland Sketchbook

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Penland

Everything Must Go

Core fellows from left to right: Devyn Vasquez, Katherine Toler, Joshua James Fredock, Stormie Burns, Sarah Rose Lejeune, Kento Saisho, L Gnadinger, Corey Pemberton, Elliot Earl Keeley

Programs director Leslie Noell addresses each core fellow at the opening reception.

A view of the show during viewing hours in Northlight

"Everything Must Go" viewed from the back of the gallery

Students, family, friends, and community members enjoying the show during the opening reception

Stormie Burns and Sarah Rose Lejeune, “Just Some Baskets,” porcelain, glaze, luster, cotton, linen

Stormie Burns, "Triangle Bowl and Dash Cup," cast glass

Joshua James Fredock, “Bubble Cage,” steel, glass

Joshua James Fredock, “Vessel and Vase,” raised copper, hot glass

L Gnadinger, “Smaller Dangers 2,” layered abaca and cotton, graphite, wax, found danger

L Gnadinger, “Memorial 2,” cast bronze, housings

Elliot Earl Keeley, “Not in Use,” steel, wood, plastic, mixed media

Elliot Earl Keeley, “Divisions 2,” mixed media on paper

Sarah Rose Lejeune, “Worry Dolls,” cast bronze, copper

Sarah Rose Lejeune, “Loads,” handwoven cotton, silk, stainless steel

Corey Pemberton, “Untitled,” acrylic, inkjet print, sumi ink, panel

Corey Pemberton, “I have nothing to wear,” acrylic, bamboo parquetry, inkjet print on panel

Kento Saisho, “Untitled,” forged and fabricated steel, graphite

Katherine Toler and Devyn Vasquez, “Dog Party” (detail), plywood, found objects

Katherine Toler, “window seat,” monoprint, chine collé

Devyn Vasquez, “Checkered Brush,” birdseye maple, horse hair; “Bubble Brush,” ash, goat hair

Devyn Vasquez, “Passing Through,” airbrush on paper

Every year, the annual Core Fellowship Exhibition is a highlight of fall concentrations and an exciting opportunity to peek into the worlds of our core fellows as they explore new materials, ideas, and techniques across studios. This year’s, titled Everything Must Go, was certainly no exception. It featured the work of 2018-2019 core fellows Stormie Burns, Joshua James Fredock, L Gnadinger, Elliot Earl Keeley, Sarah Rose Lejeune, Corey Pemberton, Kento Saisho, Katherine Toler, and Devyn Vasquez. They curated and installed the show themselves in the Gallery North space of the new Northlight complex. The work ranged from delicate pâte de verre vessels to airbrushed paintings, with a strong unifying thread of experimentation and craftsmanship.

Congratulations on a beautiful installation, core fellows!

Everything Must Go will be on display through November 14, 2018. Viewing hours are Wednesdays noon – 3:00 PM, Saturdays noon – 3:00 PM, and Sundays: 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Penland

Core Show 2017

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Penland's A+ core fellows! Thomas Campbell, Eleanor Anderson, Kyle Kulchar, Elliot Keeley, Sarah Rose Lejeune, Stormie Burns, Rachel Kedinger, Corey Pemberton, and Alex McClay

Only a gold van is fit to chauffeur the core fellows on their big day!

BE IN TOUCH: 2017 Core Fellowship Exhibition

In addition to making all the work, the core fellows select the pieces to exhibit and do all the installation themselves.

Every year, this special night draws a crowd of staff, students, instructors, friends, family, and community members.

Director Jean McLaughlin welcomed everyone and introduced the Core Fellowship Program.

Penland's program director Leslie Noell introduced each core fellow with observations about their work and growth as artists.

A look through weaving by Sarah Rose Lejeune at the show on opening night

Alex McClay, Net Series, steel wire, sterling silver, linen knotted netting by Sarah Rose Lejeune

Alex McClay, May I Leave Now? etching on handmade paper

Corey Pemberton, On Separation, pen and ink on paper

Corey Pemberton, Auxiliary, Diptych (detail), fused glass

Eleanor Anderson, Studies from Penland Summer 2017, assorted media

Eleanor Anderson, Wood Quilt #1, plywood, paint, wire, waxed linen thread

Elliot Keeley, Bottle Permutations (details), wood-fired stoneware, steel, copper

Kyle Kulchar & Daniel Garver, Ikat Settee, ash, double weave-double ikat

Rachel Kedinger, Producing Connections, steel, enamel

Sarah Rose Lejeune, At least there were some good dreams, cast and dyed silk organza

Sarah Rose Lejeune, Neither here nor there, handwoven ondulé devoré in cotton, silk, and stainless steel

Stormie Burns, left: Skew Bowl, cast glass; right: Skew Bowl (with Courtney Martin), wood-fired stoneware

Stormie Burns, Everything is Fine, screenprint

Thomas Campbell, Bronze Pin Container, bronze, salvaged steel

Thomas Campbell, Brake Vessel, salvaged steel, stainless steel

Congratulations on such a beautiful show, Core!

The annual core show in October is one of the most special events of the Penland year. It’s a time for us to celebrate our nine incredible core fellows, who give so much energy, hard work, and life to the studios and the school for the two years they’re here. This year’s show, BE IN TOUCH, featured pieces in metals, wood, textiles, print, glass, and more. The work ranged in size from earrings and delicate baskets to furniture and a giant stitched accordion book that, even partially folded, stretched up to the ceiling. Each piece was an exquisite representation of the dedication, exploration, and talent of these emerging artists. Congratulations Thomas, Eleanor, Kyle, Elliot, Sarah Rose, Stormie, Rachel, Corey, and Alex—and thanks for such a great show!

The work from BE IN TOUCH is currently on display at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. It will be up through December 7 and is well worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Posted on October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 by Penland

NINE: 2016 Core Fellowship Exhibition

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Every year, the annual core show is a highlight of fall at Penland. It’s a remarkable event: nine core fellows come together to put on an exhibition, and they do all the parts themselves, from creating the work and designing publicity materials to preparing the space and curating the pieces within it.

This year’s show is titled NINE: 2016 Core Fellowship Exhibition. The work will span the range of Penland’s studios, from weaving and wooden furniture to objects in clay and concrete. In many ways, it’s a visual chronicle of one year in the lives of nine emerging artists—their ideas and explorations, their time, their energy, their passion.

Please join us on Friday, October 7th at 8 PM in Northlight to celebrate our core fellows as artists and as vital members of the Penland community. NINE will also be open for viewing October 8 and 9 from noon-6 PM and October 10 from 4-6 PM.

While the pieces below are just a small sampling of what will be up during the exhibition, they are absolutely representative of the creativity and skill that will be on display.

_mg_0281_72 — Enameled metal tea set by Rachel Kedinger

garver16c — Linen and wool ikat dyed tapestry by Daniel Garver, 50 x 35 inches

prowl_2 — Maple and walnut entry table by Kyle Kulchar

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