The Artist’s Studio: Lecture and Demonstration Series

Date: 

Saturday, April 3, 2021, 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat May 08 2021 except Sat Mar 13 2021, Sat Mar 20 2021

Location: 

Harvard Ceramics Program—Online

What leads an artist to work in clay? How does an artist develop their artistic voice and practice in clay? In this series, we’ll learn through conversation with eight multicultural contemporary artists and educators who use clay in ways that are functional, sculptural or performative.

May 8: Donté K. Hayes
The sculptural ceramic work of Donté K. Hayes pulls from his interest in hip-hop culture, history, and science fiction to explore themes in Afrofuturism, a projected vision of an imagined future which critiques the historical and cultural events of the African Diaspora and the distinct black experience of the Middle Passage. He combines ceramics with printmaking, installation, and performance to elevate his ceramic sculptures as a historical and creative base materials to inform memories of the past. Donté will present his work through images and/or a brief demo and host Fabio J. Fernández will guide the discussion through a range of topics including access, mentorship, and community.

Cost: $50 (free for Harvard College undergrads)

These events will be held live on Zoom and attendees will be able to ask questions, time permitting. Each event will be recorded, and registered participants will have access to the recording for 30 days.

Learn more about and register for The Artist's Studio: Lecture and Demonstration Series.