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Ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, voted Special Guest Artist for 2008 Nisei Week celebration.

Anthony Foo is honored to be the Special Guest Artist for the California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild. He is presenting his works in the Ceramic Exhibition by the Guild as part of this year's Nisei Week celebration at the Japanese American Cultural Center (JACC) in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.

This exhibition runs Saturday and Sunday, August 16th - 17th, 2008. Admission is FREE. The JACC is located at 244 South San Pedro St # 505, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Tel#: (213) 628-2725.

Anthony Foo is an award-winning Orange County ceramic artist who has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - Cal Poly Pomona; California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea; McGroarty Arts Center, Tujunga, CA, and the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine, CA. He is also a ceramic instructor at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, teaching “Introduction to Paperclay,” and a practicioner of Japanese swordsmanship.

The following are some of his works on exhibit:

“Anemone 1,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/anemone.htm) makes me appreciate the complex natural beauty in a seemingly simple form.

“Last Boat Out,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/LastBoatOut.htm) is the latest in the “Earthship” series. It is inspired by a true life experience told by a friend of mine, escaping to find freedom.

To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com, or his blog at http: //antjhfoo.blogspot.com

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INTRODUCTION TO PAPERCLAY: July 9th - September 17th, 2008 (Summer session)

I will be teaching an introductory class in paperclay at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Avenue, Heritage Park, Irvine, CA 92604. Phone: (949) 724-6880. Wednesday evening 6:30PM to 9:30 PM. Ten evenings. No class 8/13.

Course title: Introduction to Paperclay. Course number: 61916

Course Description:

Learn the fundamentals of paperclay and its versatillity as a ceramic and sculpture medium with ceramic artist Anthony Foo. Practice making ceramics pieces larger, faster and lighter using this exciting meduim. Learn to make dry to dry , wet to dry joints, repair and add to bisqued pieces, and how to reduce warping and cracking. What you can do with traditional clay, you can do with paperclay with these added benefits! All skill levels welcome.

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Ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, showcases works at the 5th Annual Ceramics Exhibition & Benefit starting June 14th, 2008.

Anthony Foo is pleased to present his latest works at 5th Annual Ceramics Exhibition and Benefit from June 14th - July 3rd, 2008 at the McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tuhunga, CA 91042. Phone: (818) 352-5285.

Opening reception is on June 14th, 2008, Saturday from 5PM - 9PM.

Gallery hours are June 14th - July 3rd , Monday - Sat 10AM - 6PM. Admission is FREE.

Anthony Foo is an award-winning Orange County ceramic artist who has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona; California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea; and the Irvine Fine Arts Center. He is also a ceramic instructor at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, teaching “Introduction to Paperclay,” and a practicioner of Japanese swordsmanship.

The following are some of his works on exhibit:

“Guardian,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Guardian.htm) is a tall, monolithic face hewn out of a rock foundation. In the mouth sits the “pearl” we all search for in our lives.

“Landed,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Landed.htm) is the latest in the “Seed” series. Imagine an alien pod landed on Earth after travelling eons through space. The pod's outer shell opens to reveal its cargo inside.

To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com, or his blog at http: //antjhfoo.blogspot.com

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Ceramic sculptor Anthony Foo wins award at 23rd Annual “Made in California” exhibit.

May 31st, 2008. The City of Brea Art Gallery's 23rd Annual “Made in California” Juried Exhibition awarded ceramic sculptor Anthony Foo a cash prize for his “Earthship 1” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Earthship1.htm) and “Within Us” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Within.htm).

“I'm thrilled to have my pieces recognized with their different stories: “Earthship 1” explores how life came to be on earth while “Within Us” portrays a rough exterior protecting the soft interior within us. It is fulfilling for me to see the patrons connecting with the sculptures.”

Anthony Foo has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona, California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea; and the Irvine Fine Arts Center. More of his works will be featured in upcoming shows at the McGroarty Art Center, Tuhunga, CA, and during the Nisei Week Ceramic Exhibition in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA.

To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

Ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, showcases two works at the City of Brea Art Gallery's 23rd Annual “Made in California” Juried Exhibition, June 1st, 2008.

Anthony Foo is pleased to present two works, “Earthship 1” and “Within Us” at the 23rd Annual “Made in California.” This juried exhibition runs from June 1st thru June 27th at the City of Brea Art Gallery: Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821. Phone: (714) 990-7730. Opening reception is on Saturday, May 31st from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Sunday: 12-5PM, Friday and Saturday: 12-8PM. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. Admission is FREE.

Anthony Foo is an award-winning Orange County ceramic artist who has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona, California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; and the Irvine Fine Arts Center. He is also a ceramic instructor at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, teaching “Introduction to Paperclay,” and a practicioner of Japanese swordsmanship.

“Earthship 1,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Earthship1.htm) says Foo, “conceptualizes how comets brought in the primordial organic elements that gave rise to life on Earth. It combines paperclay and high-grogged sculpture clay to produce a sphere fragment representing the comet's exterior. Delicate white tentacles, representing precious life elements, emerging from dark brown pods cram the interior, protected from the heat of entry into the Earth's atmosphere by its thick textured shell.”

“Within Us,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Within.htm) he continues, “uses three different clay bodies, each with their own characteristics and color. It is an abstract representation of humanity - our outer rough shell protecting the two inner pods. The middle black pod shows how often people see the less noble side of their own kind while the innermost white porcelain pod captures the beauty and softness in all of us. Other than a light iron oxide wash on the outermost pod, no glazes are used. I really enjoy how their colors and textures play against one another.”

To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com.

PRESS RELEASE: Special Recognition for Anthony Foo's Ceramic Works

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Orange County ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, received Special Recognition for his works at the Upstream People Gallery “10th Annual Contemporary Art International Online Juried Art Exhibition,” which debuts this month on www.UpstreamPeopleGallery.com. His works: “Daily Assault", "Empty Calories", and "Last Boat Out” were chosen from approximately 250 entries. The show, which receives nearly 800,000 hits monthly, will be on view for nearly one year. (Links to all his exhibited works: “Daily Assault” “Last Boat Out” “Empty Calories” “Landed” “Where Have All The Forests Gone?”)

“Foo is an accomplished ceramicist,” said Larry Bradshaw, curator of the show and professor of art. “All of his pieces are strong and significant in today's contemporary ceramic art. “Daily Assault” is a dramatization of the effects of a daily bombardment. “Empty Calories” interestingly handles the idea of poor nourishment in some of our food choices today. Another striking piece is “Forest Gone”. And “Last Boat Out” continues with his play upon the circular element.”

Anthony Foo has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona, California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, and the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine, CA. More of his works will be featured upcoming shows at the City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA and at the McGroarty Art Center, Tuhunga, CA.

To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304, or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com

Diverse styles, artists on display at 'Ink and Clay'

By Daniel Torres

The PolyPost - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Issue date: 4/15/08

An appealing piece featured was a paper clay sculpture by Anthony Foo titled "Potential." When one first looks at the sculpture, an image of petrified excrement instantly comes to mind.

"I've been working with paper clay since 2004, and the beauty about paper clay is that you can add on and subtract from the clay at whatever stage in your process, so you really don't have to worry about waiting for it to be leather hard and then do your work," said Foo.

The outside of the piece looks dark, dirty and unfriendly, but in the center is a hollowed out space which contains a woeful, ball-type ceramic piece.

"I just wanted to convey the potential of everything, every being. We all look hard on the outside, but within each of us there is the potential to be something beautiful and delicate," said Foo.


		NEWS & LINKS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, voted Special Guest Artist for 2008 Nisei Week celebration. Anthony Foo is honored to be the Special Guest Artist for the California Japanese Ceramic Arts Guild. He is presenting his works in the Ceramic Exhibition by the Guild as part of this year's Nisei Week celebration at the Japanese American Cultural Center (JACC) in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. This exhibition runs Saturday and Sunday, August 16th - 17th, 2008. Admission is FREE. The JACC is located at 244 South San Pedro St # 505, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Tel#: (213) 628-2725. Anthony Foo is an award-winning Orange County ceramic artist who has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - Cal Poly Pomona; California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea; McGroarty Arts Center, Tujunga, CA, and the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine, CA. He is also a ceramic instructor at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, teaching “Introduction to Paperclay,” and a practicioner of Japanese swordsmanship. The following are some of his works on exhibit: “Anemone 1,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/anemone.htm) makes me appreciate the complex natural beauty in a seemingly simple form. “Last Boat Out,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/LastBoatOut.htm) is the latest in the “Earthship” series. It is inspired by a true life experience told by a friend of mine, escaping to find freedom. To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com, or his blog at http: //antjhfoo.blogspot.com BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! INTRODUCTION TO PAPERCLAY: July 9th - September 17th, 2008 (Summer session) I will be teaching an introductory class in paperclay at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Avenue, Heritage Park, Irvine, CA 92604. Phone: (949) 724-6880. Wednesday evening 6:30PM to 9:30 PM. Ten evenings. No class 8/13. Course title: Introduction to Paperclay. Course number: 61916 Course Description: Learn the fundamentals of paperclay and its versatillity as a ceramic and sculpture medium with ceramic artist Anthony Foo. Practice making ceramics pieces larger, faster and lighter using this exciting meduim. Learn to make dry to dry , wet to dry joints, repair and add to bisqued pieces, and how to reduce warping and cracking. What you can do with traditional clay, you can do with paperclay with these added benefits! All skill levels welcome. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, showcases works at the 5th Annual Ceramics Exhibition & Benefit starting June 14th, 2008. Anthony Foo is pleased to present his latest works at 5th Annual Ceramics Exhibition and Benefit from June 14th - July 3rd, 2008 at the McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tuhunga, CA 91042. Phone: (818) 352-5285. Opening reception is on June 14th, 2008, Saturday from 5PM - 9PM. Gallery hours are June 14th - July 3rd , Monday - Sat 10AM - 6PM. Admission is FREE. Anthony Foo is an award-winning Orange County ceramic artist who has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona; California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea; and the Irvine Fine Arts Center. He is also a ceramic instructor at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, teaching “Introduction to Paperclay,” and a practicioner of Japanese swordsmanship. The following are some of his works on exhibit: “Guardian,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Guardian.htm) is a tall, monolithic face hewn out of a rock foundation. In the mouth sits the “pearl” we all search for in our lives. “Landed,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Landed.htm) is the latest in the “Seed” series. Imagine an alien pod landed on Earth after travelling eons through space. The pod's outer shell opens to reveal its cargo inside. To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com, or his blog at http: //antjhfoo.blogspot.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ceramic sculptor Anthony Foo wins award at 23rd Annual “Made in California” exhibit. May 31st, 2008. The City of Brea Art Gallery's 23rd Annual “Made in California” Juried Exhibition awarded ceramic sculptor Anthony Foo a cash prize for his “Earthship 1” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Earthship1.htm) and “Within Us” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Within.htm). “I'm thrilled to have my pieces recognized with their different stories: “Earthship 1” explores how life came to be on earth while “Within Us” portrays a rough exterior protecting the soft interior within us. It is fulfilling for me to see the patrons connecting with the sculptures.” Anthony Foo has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona, California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea; and the Irvine Fine Arts Center. More of his works will be featured in upcoming shows at the McGroarty Art Center, Tuhunga, CA, and during the Nisei Week Ceramic Exhibition in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA. To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, showcases two works at the City of Brea Art Gallery's 23rd Annual “Made in California” Juried Exhibition, June 1st, 2008. Anthony Foo is pleased to present two works, “Earthship 1” and “Within Us” at the 23rd Annual “Made in California.” This juried exhibition runs from June 1st thru June 27th at the City of Brea Art Gallery: Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821. Phone: (714) 990-7730. Opening reception is on Saturday, May 31st from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Sunday: 12-5PM, Friday and Saturday: 12-8PM. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. Admission is FREE. Anthony Foo is an award-winning Orange County ceramic artist who has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA); Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona, California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana; Upstream People Gallery, Omaha, Nebraska; and the Irvine Fine Arts Center. He is also a ceramic instructor at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, teaching “Introduction to Paperclay,” and a practicioner of Japanese swordsmanship. “Earthship 1,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Earthship1.htm) says Foo, “conceptualizes how comets brought in the primordial organic elements that gave rise to life on Earth. It combines paperclay and high-grogged sculpture clay to produce a sphere fragment representing the comet's exterior. Delicate white tentacles, representing precious life elements, emerging from dark brown pods cram the interior, protected from the heat of entry into the Earth's atmosphere by its thick textured shell.” “Within Us,” (http: //www.anthonyfoo.com/Within.htm) he continues, “uses three different clay bodies, each with their own characteristics and color. It is an abstract representation of humanity - our outer rough shell protecting the two inner pods. The middle black pod shows how often people see the less noble side of their own kind while the innermost white porcelain pod captures the beauty and softness in all of us. Other than a light iron oxide wash on the outermost pod, no glazes are used. I really enjoy how their colors and textures play against one another.” To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304 or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com. PRESS RELEASE: Special Recognition for Anthony Foo's Ceramic Works FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orange County ceramic sculptor, Anthony Foo, received Special Recognition for his works at the Upstream People Gallery “10th Annual Contemporary Art International Online Juried Art Exhibition,” which debuts this month on www.UpstreamPeopleGallery.com. His works: “Daily Assault", "Empty Calories", and "Last Boat Out” were chosen from approximately 250 entries. The show, which receives nearly 800,000 hits monthly, will be on view for nearly one year. (Links to all his exhibited works: “Daily Assault” “Last Boat Out” “Empty Calories” “Landed” “Where Have All The Forests Gone?”) “Foo is an accomplished ceramicist,” said Larry Bradshaw, curator of the show and professor of art. “All of his pieces are strong and significant in today's contemporary ceramic art. “Daily Assault” is a dramatization of the effects of a daily bombardment. “Empty Calories” interestingly handles the idea of poor nourishment in some of our food choices today. Another striking piece is “Forest Gone”. And “Last Boat Out” continues with his play upon the circular element.” Anthony Foo has exhibited at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA), Kellogg Art Gallery - California Poly Pomona, California State University Fullerton - Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, and the Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine, CA. More of his works will be featured upcoming shows at the City of Brea Art Gallery, Brea, CA and at the McGroarty Art Center, Tuhunga, CA. To arrange an interview with the artist, please call (714) 528-9304, or contact him through his website at www.anthonyfoo.com Diverse styles, artists on display at 'Ink and Clay' By Daniel Torres The PolyPost - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Issue date: 4/15/08 An appealing piece featured was a paper clay sculpture by Anthony Foo titled "Potential." When one first looks at the sculpture, an image of petrified excrement instantly comes to mind. "I've been working with paper clay since 2004, and the beauty about paper clay is that you can add on and subtract from the clay at whatever stage in your process, so you really don't have to worry about waiting for it to be leather hard and then do your work," said Foo. The outside of the piece looks dark, dirty and unfriendly, but in the center is a hollowed out space which contains a woeful, ball-type ceramic piece. "I just wanted to convey the potential of everything, every being. We all look hard on the outside, but within each of us there is the potential to be something beautiful and delicate," said Foo.