AMOCA in Pomona on October 21st.

On Wednesday the 21st, I returned to my one time home, Glendora, CA, to visit with Elise, a long time friend.  After lunch, we drove over to Pomona to the American Museum of Ceramic Art to explore their current exhibits.  Here are some of my favorites seen at the Museum:


The first three photos are of of a 78 foot long mural by Millard Sheets entitled "Panorama of the Pomona Valley," 1956, paint on canvas..  This was commissioned by Pomona First Federal Savings and Loan, where the museum is now located.  Sheets is from the Pomona Valley and lived most of his life there.  He portrayed the history of the valley just before the coming f the Spaniards in the late 18th century until the founding of the town of Pomona.

Sheets executed over  thirty major murals around the country including for the Home Savings buildings, now Chase Banks in Southern California.  He also created the 10 story "Touchdown Jesus" at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.  Sue Lautmann, a former pupil of Sheets assisted in executing the mural.

 "Peacock Screen," 1970's by Fern Ritchie.

 "Seagull Screen," 1970's by Fern Ritchie, mixed media, slab built, carved.

Both of the above works hang in the work shop where several artist created while we walked around.

The next exhibit was entitled "Beauty in the Imperfections," with works by Jim Romberg and Patrick Crabb.

 "Winter Path," by Jim Romberg, Raku wall piece.
Jim Romberg is a Professor Emeritus from Southern Oregon University where he headed the Ceramics Department for 18 years.  He is currently living in Sedona, Arizona where  he maintains his studio and is program director for the Eagleheart Center for Art and Inquiry.  

 "Untitled," by Patrick Crabb, Shard T-pot form.
Patrick Shia Crabb received his MFA from U.C.S.B and has been a professor of art at Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA.  Teaching Philosophy:  "Artists/teachers are innumerable, but how many leave the field of mediocrity?"  

 "Tripod Cup," by Patrick Crabb.

 "Occulus," by Patrick Crabb

 By Patrick Crabb.  He writes:  "I hope to convey a sense of mystery and visual power to my viewers.  Ancient cultures with its historical artifacts from many countries layer and imagery, resulting in a multi-cultural composition.  This is a reflection of our contemporary life."  

 "Autumn Shadow," by Jim Romberg

 "Sunrise Revelation," Raku Wall Piece by Jim Romberg.
"Stretchings of clay around volume, around experience, around aspiration, contain activities of the heart, mind, soul and body which are specifically directed toward a sense of time, movement, psychology, and speculation involved in abstract relations intended to provoke contemplation and discovery,"  Jim Romberg.

"Large Jar" by Tom Wallick.