[FAC] Exhibition opening reception at Clay Mix this Thursday (ArtHop)

[Ritsuko Miyazaki]

Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition at Clay Mix
"Field Trophies" by David Hicks
May 7 through June 27, 2009

 Clay Mix is proud to present a solo exhibition by ceramic artist, David 
Hicks from May 7th through June 27th. This exhibition entitled "Field 
Trophies" includes Hicks' most recent works, which are influenced by natural 
objects in the field. He creates abstract forms with colorful and fluid 
glazes, giving a sense of life and time in the still objects. The opening 
reception with the artist is at 5pm on Thursday, May 7th during ArtHop.

Hicks states that "Continuously I am drawn to the organic in nature, a place 
that is always in a state of flux. A flux between the germination and 
decomposition." Hicks' forms look like seedpods, a cluster of fruit, or 
organic forms in the process of becoming something else. Hicks takes 
advantage of the clay color and various glazes to execute his idea. No other 
media could produce these results. During the process of making a ceramic 
object, the clay and the glaze are continuously in a state of flux.

David Hicks holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York State College 
of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, New York. He currently creates his 
work in his studio in Visalia, California.

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.

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