Applied Practice

Constructing Notions on the Contemporary Craft Process

Applied Practice was on view at the Brea Gallery from July 17th to September 10th, 2021. This group exhibition will be an exploration of the skill-cultivation and dedication of makers from backgrounds such as ceramics, glass, metal working, fiber arts, and more. Focusing on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, and exploring the life-long relationship creators have with their materials, works on view will explore the ever-evolving questions in the world of craft of form vs function and utility vs conceptualization. By presenting artists working in a variety of approaches and styles, this show invites visitors to delve into the possibilities of these age-old materials and techniques.

Artists: Dani Bonnet, Ashoke Chhabra, Austin Fields, John Flores, Alex Gano, Annette Heully, Erin Hupp, Nadim Kurani
Cecilia Lee, Diana Markessinis, Beatriz Mora-Hussar, Sheila Noseworthy, Aya Oki, Hannah Pierce, Anna-lena Sauer. and Nao Yamamoto

The exhibit was also presented virtually in a variety of ways including an Instagram Live Curator Tour, viewable here. More details can be found on the Brea Gallery website.