CraftTexas 2010

Shannon Brunskill Talks about Her Work and Being a “Glassie”

Posted November 21, 2012 in Blog

View of “CraftTexas 2012.” From left to right: Miguel Abugattas’ “Untitled,” Tybre Newcomer’s “Tool of the Latter 20th Century: 5 Gallon Bucket,” Shannon Brunskill’s “The Sandwich Generation,” and “Disintegration” by Shannon Brunskill. Photo by Eric Hester.

Glass artist, Shannon Brunskill, talks about how she found glass, being part of a larger artist community, and the inspirations behind her pieces featured in CraftTexas 2012, currently on view at HCCC through December 30, 2012.

My work is a series of responses to moments I have experienced in life.  These moments imprint in my mind and resonate with me for weeks, months or years until I respond to them physically. It typically begins with a realization of some situation I find myself in, then I begin examining the situation and exhaust all possible meanings (there is a lot of thinking going on). The actual making comes after I have deeply considered what I want the piece to say and how I want to communicate my experience to a broader audience. Although the mental process of creating varies per piece, sometimes it may take a year to completely flesh out the idea before I begin to construct the physical piece of work. The work in CraftTexas 2012 is no exception to this. Continue Reading »

InterPlay: Mechanical Objects at Southwest School of Art

Posted September 20, 2012 in Blog

Nathan Dube, Pop, Pop, Pop!
Brass, plexi-glass, cork, vellum. 8cm. x 38cm. x 1cm. 2012.
Photo courtesy the artist.

Those of us involved in the HCCC blog have recently decided to start including more posts that revolve around not just HCCC and Houston, but the exhibitions, events and news of the regional and national craft community. In an attempt to get this rolling, we thought it would be great to highlight InterPlay: Mechanical Objects, an exhibition currently on view at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas.  Continue Reading »

Preparation for a New Year – New Exhibits!

Posted January 6, 2011 in Blog

At HCCC, we are beginning our New Year with two exciting new exhibitions! Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard and Inverted Harmony: A Handmade Environment by Jenine Bressner open on Friday, January 21, from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Continue Reading »

Happy Holidays from HCCC!

Posted December 23, 2010 in Blog

We want to wish everyone a wonderful holiday break and happy new year from the HCCC “birthday blog.” Thank you to all of our supporters for making this a great year! Continue Reading »

What is your Craft Texas 2010 Favorite?

Posted December 17, 2010 in Blog

With the exhibition Craft Texas 2010 closing at the end of the month, we thought it would be fun for staff to share their favorite pieces from the juried show. Surprisingly, no two staff members chose the same work! If you haven’t had time to see the exhibition, it’s not too late. Continue Reading »

Introducing Our New Artists-in-Residence: Clark Kellogg

Posted November 13, 2010 in Blog

A native of Houston, TX, Clark Kellogg has been interested in woodworking and furniture making since he was 14, when he and his father started building small projects in the family garage. He received his BA from the University of Virginia. Continue Reading »

Want to Know More About the Award-of-Merit Winners from CraftTexas 2010?

Posted October 8, 2010 in Blog

We do! So, we took some time to talk with the three award winners and wanted to share a little more about the pieces that won. Continue Reading »

An Interview with the CraftTexas Jurors, Part III

Posted September 30, 2010 in Blog

CraftTexas 2010 is the sixth in a series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. To give our audiences a better understanding of the jury process, our three jurors have agreed to answer a few questions. Continue Reading »

An Interview with the CraftTexas Jurors, Part II

Posted September 25, 2010 in Blog

This Friday is the opening of CraftTexas 2010, the sixth in a series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. To give our audiences a better understanding of the jury process, our three jurors have agreed to answer a few questions. Continue Reading »

An Interview with the CraftTexas Jurors, Part I

Posted September 23, 2010 in Blog

This Friday is the opening of CraftTexas 2010, the sixth in a series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. To give our audiences a better understanding of the jury process, our jurors have agreed to answer a few questions. Continue Reading »