FROZEN IN TIME
Atlantic Gallery - 548 W 28th St #540, New York, NY 10001
On View December 6–17
Artists' Opening Reception - Thursday, December 8 | 5pm - 8pm
FROZEN IN TIME explores the forces shaping our world through recorded moments of geologic change that are beautiful and mysterious and add to our collective appreciation of how we are connected to this process. Jeff Shapiro’s work responds to the artistic elements that exist in nature; texture, form, color, and composition, as well as the different stages of transformation that occurs with water; flowing ice, running water, lagoons. Jonathan Grengs examines a broader anthropological view with sculptures that reference contemporary consumer materials suspended into an archeological context reminding us of the ephemerality of life and existence.
Please visit www.jonathangrengsceramics.com to learn more about Jonathan Grengs
ACCORD STUDIO & GALLERY VISITS
Throughout the spring and summer months we will be offering reserved studio/gallery visits. Due to the restrictions of Covid, we are limiting the number of people at any given time to 4 in your party. We will of course use social distancing and masks. We have ample room inside and outside. The good news is that this creates a more intimate experience and allows me to give more attention to you individually. We are offering reserved time slots up to 45 minutes between 10:00am and 5:00pm each day. If visiting the studio/gallery in person is not an option, you may arrange a virtual Zoom session to view work in the gallery with us.
Contact Jeff to reserve a time by clicking here.
PAST EVENTS & WORSKHOPS
Jeff & Hinako Shapiro
ACCORD OPEN HOUSE 2022
Ceramic sculpture, flower, vessels, and tableware
Saturday, Nov 12 & Sunday, Nov 13 - 11:00-5:00
Come and see the most recent work from the 2 wood fired kilns
Enjoy a cup of sake, wine, or cider
Call for directions, or inquiries about purchasing work
Jeff & Hinako Shapiro
62 Raycliff Dr. Accord, NY - 12404
jeffshapiro62@gmail.com | T. 845 626 0684
HUDSON VALLEY POTTERY TOUR
OCTOBER 15-16 AT SIX ULSTER COUNTY STUDIOS
The sixth annual Hudson Valley Pottery Tour is a rare opportunity to view and purchase one-of-a-kind works, and get an intimate look at the inner workings of multiple artist’s studios. Admission to all the studios is free and open to everyone.
2022 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Jeff Shapiro Studio - 62 Raycliff Drive - Accord NY
Doug Peltzman Studio - Shokan NY
Kathy Erteman Studio - Kingston NY
Tim Rowan Studio - Stone Ridge NY
Anat Shiftan Studio - High Falls NY
Bryan Czibesz Studio - Accord NY
Accord Studio Open House November 20-21 & 27-28
We will be having our yearly open house on two weekends, just before and just after Thanksgiving. New work is available from the anagama kiln as well as from the multiple firing technique of Ice Flow and Oribe reborn series.
Time slots are still available for the November 20-21 weekend. Sign up before they're gone. Click the button below.
The weekend of November 27-28 will be in normal open house fashion. Stop in any time between 11:00am and 4:30pm Saturday or Sunday. We hope you are all vaccinated for your own safety. Please plan to wear a mask while you are here.
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Jeff & Hinako Shapiro
Ceramics in Japan & Italy Session Recordings Available Now
A Brief Historical Introduction with an Intimate Perspective
BY JEFF SHAPIRO
New York clay artist Jeff Shapiro joined Artful Journeys to discuss the history, evolution and aesthetics of ceramics in Japan and Italy. During 4 sessions, Jeff led us into the artistry of clay. Jeff, who has become a story teller as well as an artist, lived and studied for 9 years in Japan. 36 years ago he settled in Accord, New York where he resides with his wife Hinako. He has led many workshops and forums about the creative ceramic arts, kiln-building, and discussions about the Japanese aesthetic.
“This series is not meant to ‘spoon feed’ information. It is meant to peek one’s curiosity and encourages more questions"
Individual recordings are available now for $15 a session.
During his four 1-hour long Armchair Journey talks, he does a simple exploration into the history of Japanese and Italian ceramics, takes us to kiln sites, some of which he helped build, explores the characteristics of clay and how they affect the artistic creation, and introduces us to his colleagues and their work through his stories. Shapiro intertwines anecdotes from his experiences both in Japan and Italy to give some insight to this very special relationship of these two distinctively different cultures.
Cascades and Glacial Landscapes
CLAY SCULPTURES BY JEFF SHAPIRO
ONLINE ONLY FROM FEBRUARY 2021
Departing from the gallery’s Japanese art focus, Joan B Mirviss LTD is delighted to present the ceramic sculptures of prominent New York-based artist Jeff Shapiro in CASCADES AND GLACIAL LANDSCAPES. While living in Japan for nine years, Jeff Shapiro received training in the ancient Bizen ceramic tradition; he now creates highly independent and personal sculptural works that are uniquely his own. A selection of his recent sculptures will be available in a special online-only exhibition.