[FAC] ArtHop @ Clay Mix this Thursday

[Ritsuko Miyazaki]

Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition at Clay Mix
"BIG BLAST" by Sasha Koozel Reibstein
January 8 through February 28, 2009

Clay Mix is proud to present a solo exhibition by ceramic artist, Sasha 
Koozel Reibstein from January 8th through February 28th. Reibstein creates work which are like 
fantasy landscapes and organisms that resemble tangible objects and life-forms yet remain 
undefinable. The opening reception with the artist is at 5pm on Thursday, January 8th during ArtHop.

Sasha Koozel Reibstein received NCECA (National Council on Education for the 
Ceramic Arts) International Resident Artist Award in 2008 and spent last summer in Berlin, 
Germany. The work in this exhibit includes her work created in Berlin and work done since her return 
to the US.
Reibstein's organic forms look very much alive and give a sense of exploding 
with an overwhelming number of objects coming out from the form. Reibstein 
questions, "how will the natural world respond to the every growing demands we place upon it?" She is 
interested in expressing insecurities and premonitions about the uncertain future of our world. 
Reibstein uses different techiniques such as stenciling, screen printing and mold work in her sculptures, which 
allow the crisp lines of massproduction to interact with the more emotive and organic handbuilt 
elements. A unique aspect of her sculpture is that she uses different clay bodies within one piece. Reibstein 
says, "my working process is important to the content of the work. I employ my own form of recycling by 
saving all scraps of the clay forms and reusing them in future works. We produce an inordinate amount of 
waste in our lives and I want to bring that sense of personal history to my sculptures."
After the exhibition at Clay Mix, she will present her experience in Berlin 
at the NCECA conference in Phoenix, Arizona in April.
Reibstein holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Massachusetts College of 
Art in Boston. She currently teaches at Palomar College, San Marcos, CA.

Clay Mix is located at 1003 N. Abby Street, Fresno, California. The gallery 
is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Clay Mix is 
closed on Sundays and holidays. Call 559.485.0065 or visit www.clay-mix.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you at the opening.

Ritsuko Miyazaki
Clay Mix
1003 N Abby Street
Fresno, CA 93701
P.559-485-0065
F.559-485-0260
www.clay-mix.com
Hours: M-F 8:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Closed on Sundays and holidays 
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