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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.
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