NCECA: Body, Object, Image
March 6 - April 18, 2020
Jennifer Ling Datchuk
BODY | OBJECT | IMAGE // JENNIFER LING DATCHUK, TERI FRAME, MARGARET MEEHAN, JULIE MALEN, JULIE MALEN, CLAIRE SHERWOOD, XIA ZHANG
Body, Object, Image brings together six artists, each with a history working with clay objects, photographic images, and the human body, to elevate their authentic, unvarnished female perspectives. The exhibition features works by Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Teri Frame, Julie Malen, Margaret Meehan, Claire Sherwood, and Xia Zhang. Each artist has approached using the body in their works from a distinct historical, personal, or cultural point in time; incorporating the body as a form in performative fashion, through two-dimensional and three-dimensional self-portraiture, as inspiration for figure modeling, and as a means to recast and recontextualize objects. The spirit of the conversations embedded in these works tie together the artists’ themes as they navigate and ameliorate both history and contemporary life; themes addressing ideas of power, equality, identity, comfort, femininity, and the metaphysical. The artists represented in this exhibition have each staked their claim in the legacy of female artists challenging the paradigmatic status quo, pioneering new paths for future generations.
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Jason Hackett is a professional artist and currently the studio manager for the Department of Craft and Material Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to obtaining his Master’s degree from VCU in 2005, Jason held studio management positions for both Jun Kaneko and Pewabic Pottery.
His artworks have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States at Alexandria Museum of Art, San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, The Mobile Museum of Art, The Virginia Museum of Fine Art, The Taubman Museum of Art, Arrowmont School of Art and Craft, The Craft Alliance Center for Art and Design, and Peter’s Valley School of Craft.
Jason has been awarded a Dean’s Exploratory Grant from Virginia Commonwealth University around the development of research to include the 3-dimensional printing of clay. He is also the recipient of a prestigious Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Professional Fellowship for his collaged ceramic works relating to the field of Craft.
Xia Zhang, Black & Blue BS Theory, 2020. Unique Sculpture Made of Ceramic, Metal, Gym Rope, Thread Rope: 234 x 4 x 4 inches, Concrete Pedestal: 4 x 32 x 32 inches.
Xia Zhang, Under the Weight of Model Minority Tears / Truck Nuts, 2017- 2018 (Install). Hand Pinched And Coiled Tears/Nuts (Yellow Stained Porcelain Fired to Cone 10 Oxidation), Worn on the Body as a Recorded Performance, Digitally Altered, Printed on Epson Archival Paper. Edition 1 of 1 Framed Portrait: 21 x 34 inches, Sculptural Arrangement: approx 30 x 12 x 6 inches.
Teri Frame, Elizabeth I, 2020. from the Performance, Video, and Photographic Series, Whitewashing: Clay and Skin, Pigment Print, 24 3/4 x 20 ½ inches Edition 1 of 1.
Teri Frame, Jesus of Nazareth, 2020, from the Performance, Video, and Photographic Series, Whitewashing: Clay and Skin. from the Performance, Video, and Photographic Series, Whitewashing: Clay and Skin, Pigment Print, 24 3/4 x 20 ½ inches Edition 1 of 1.
Teri Frame, Madonna and Child, 2020. From the Performance, Video, and Photographic Series, Whitewashing: Clay and Skin Pigment Print, 24 3/4 x 20 ½ inches, Edition 1 of 1.
Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Hit Me with Your Best Shot (Detail), 2019. Digital Photograph Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl 285gsm, Porcelain, Commercial Decals, 14 Karat Gold Luster, Made-in-China Cuban Link Bracelet, Lenox Oxford China Porcelain Plates, Acrylic Nails from GLAZE Nail Lounge, Plexiglass Box 16 x 20 inches, Edition 1 of 8.
Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Champs and Chains (Detail), 2017. Digital Photograph Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl 285gsm, Made-in-China Cuban Link Necklace, Rope Necklace, Lenox Oxford China Porcelain Plates, Plexiglass Box, 28 x 20 inches.
Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Champs and Chains, 2017. Digital Photograph Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl 285gsm, Made-in-China Cuban Link Necklace, Rope Necklace, Lenox Oxford China Porcelain Plates, Plexiglass Box 28 x 20 inches, Edition 1 of 8.
Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Hit Me with Your Best Shot (Detail), 2019. Digital Photograph Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl 285gsm, Porcelain, Commercial Decals, 14 Karat Gold Luster, Made-in-China Cuban Link Bracelet, Lenox Oxford China Porcelain Plates, Acrylic Nails from GLAZE Nail Lounge, Plexiglass Box, 16 x 20 inches.
Margaret Meehan, Through a Window. Over a Wall (detail). Bricks, Vintage Photos Dating from 1880-1980's, Silicone Bands. Dimensions variable.
Claire Sherwood, the sum of nothing, 2020. Glazed Earthenware and Liquid Emulsion on Aluminum, Images: 12 x 12 inches, Sculptural Objects: Varying Dimensions.
Julie Malen, Sauce, 2020. Earthenware, Inkjet Prints On Silk, Ceramic, Mesh Shirt, 20 x 33 x 7 inches.
Julie Malen, Brunch, 2020. Earthenware, Inkjet Print, Acrylic and Silicon on Cotton, Cast Silicone, Steel.
Julie Malen, Ways to Spook Yourself #1, 2020. Artist's Hair, Resin, Ceramic, Video Projection, 19 x 16 x 7 inches.
Julie Malen, A Cat Named Gorilla, 2020. Ceramic, Foam, Fleece, Neoprene, Zippers, Acrylic Nails, Acrylic Mirror, Inkjet Print on Vinyl, Steel, 31 x 31 x 20 inches.
Margaret Meehan, Momma Said, 2020. Ceramic, Magazine Collage, Plexi, Wood.
Margaret Meehan, Gentle Bird: Fuck You, 2019. Ceramic, Vintage Cabinet Card Collage 13 1/8 x 4 . x 3 . inches, Courtesy of Ulterior Gallery in NY.
Margaret Meehan, Greta My Love, 2020. Ceramic, Magazine Collage, Wool, Thread.
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