"Jugglefish"
2009
12.5" x 10.75" x .05"

White stoneware, press molded,
sculpted, carved, stamped, underglaze and glaze, fired to cone 6, found objects (vintage glass marbles), acrylic rods.

"Jugglefish", a deep relief tile with floating vintage marbles, was inspired by a 4 year old's fantasy of the adventures of a talented magical fish.  It was one of only 52 pieces of art selected to be included in the "Tell-Tale Tiles and Fractured Fantasies" exhibit.  Details are in the right hand column.

The side view to the right shows the dimension of the sculpted tile, which has nine layers in the deep relief.

"Tell-Tale Tiles and Fractured Fantasies"

March 19 - April 19, 2010
Opening Reception:  March 19
Location: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020-1026 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

“Tell-Tale Tiles & Fractured Fantasies” explores contemporary tile making and ceramic mosaic as a story-telling medium in the spirit of artists Henry Chapman Mercer and Isaiah Zagar. The scope of the exhibition will be broadened to include social, political, personal and family stories.

The exhibition is co-presented by Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) and the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF).

The exhibit features juried tile and mosaic artists from around the country and abroad who are making powerful statements in their medium that are socially meaningful to both themselves and the community.  

For more information:
www.philadelphiasmagicgardens.org