Melissa Borrell has been designing and fabricating her own line of jewelry since 1999. She is currently a graduate student at Rhode Island School of Design and a Resident Artist though August 2004. “Functional art breaks the barrier that separates the viewer and the object. I combine simple shapes and subtle textures into sculptures that interact with the body.”
Barbara Chadwick has been working in clay for over 25 years. She holds a Bachelors and Masters in ceramics. She has exhibited her work nationally and internationally at top-rated shows such as The Smithsonian Craft Show. Images of her pieces can be seen in The Ceramic Design Book, 500 Cups and Teapot Collectors and Makers. The colorful surfaces of her porcelain objects are created with ceramic pigments, slip and a unique mono-print technique, which she high fires in an electric kiln. Recently, she has started exploring more sculptural house forms and experimenting with different surface treatments.
Masumi Kataoka is a metal artist that creates jewelry. Kataoka incorporates human hair in conjunction with precious metals. Kataoka’s interest in use of human hair ranges from Victorian mourning jewelry to blurring the boundaries between her jewelry and the body itself. While in residency, she continued to work with similar materials to expand her ideas about jewelry.
Thomas Perry is a potter that creates functional pots–cups and mugs, pitchers, plates, teapots and coffee pots. Perry enjoys developing and testing various glazes he uses on his pots. Working with clay for over 30 years, Perry is the Houston Regional Director of the Texas Clay Artists Association. You may also know Perry as one of HCCC’s devoted docents.
CJ Wood is a material-based artist who works with dressmaker pins and vinyl. She transforms materials into something new and innovative. While in residency, Wood will continue to work with pins and explore other materials including eyelets and double stick tape. “In this currently body of work, I have created tactile surfaces which compositionally express the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and issues.”
Bonnie Yetter is a fiber artist who creates works combining the controlled techniques of weaving and embroidery and various dye techniques that allow the element of surprise. “The control is a must in fiber work. Without it, you have a mess, but the uncontrolled processes allow you to think as you go.” Yetter has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth.
The Artist Residency Program is designed to offer time and space for craft artists to focus on their creative work and interact with the public. The program supports emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in all craft media, including but not limited to clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and mixed media.
The Artist Residency Program is designed to offer time and space for craft artists to focus on their creative work and interact with the public. The program supports emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in all craft media, including but not limited to clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and mixed media.
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