Syd Carpenter Exhibit: Planting in Time, Place, and Memory

Explore the fifty-year retrospective exhibition celebrating the art of Syd Carpenter, a seminal figure in the ceramic arts whose work is renowned for its conceptual depth and technical mastery. The exhibition will showcase the full breadth of her artistic journey, highlighting her innovative explorations that has redefined the boundaries of ceramics and explore the intersection of African American history, land and agriculture, the human body, and the elemental materiality of clay. This exhibition not only traces the evolution of her work but also situates her within the broader context of contemporary art, challenging traditional perceptions of ceramics as mere craft and affirming its status as a vital medium for artistic expression.

Course fee includes admission to Woodmere Art Museum.