VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

Archway Gallery presents two exhibitions in April:   African Influences, by ceramic artist Albert Goldreich, and Whispering Landscapes, by Kirk Mullenax, on view April 3– April 29.  Artist’s Reception: Saturday, April 10.

Albert Goldreich has been fascinated with clay since 1975. His growth in his work has evolved into a remarkable combination of vivid textured designs, overlaid with unusual techniques of glaze applications.

The artist writes: My fascination for clay began back in 1975, while living in South Africa. The fact that the clay can be manipulated by throwing on the potter’s wheel, pinched, cut, coiled, slabbed, textured and joined, was especially appealing to me. It was my good fortune to be under the instruction of well-known South African potter, Digby Hoets.

After immigrating to the United States in 1981, I continued with pottery as a hobby, using my garage as a studio. In March 2005 my hobby became my fulltime profession. Whether creating by hand or using the potter's wheel in my new, FULLY EQUIPPED, air-conditioned studio, my unique designs reflect not only my South African heritage, but encompass contemporary, universal appeal, being both functional and decorative.

Through 30 years of growth my work has evolved into a remarkable combination of vivid, textured designs, overlaid with unusual techniques of glaze application. Pottery is a never-ending challenge to me, and I am constantly attempting new ideas, driven by the passion I have for this craft.

Kirk Mullenax is an abstract landscape painter.

Pictured above:  a vase by Albert Goldreich.