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The Ninth Annual Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate Student Exhibition

Sponsored By Marge and Philip Kalodner

Jul 6th - Aug 12th, 2012

The MBKGraduate Exhibition showcases the finest work being made by Graduate studentsor recent Graduates from MFA programs at Colleges and Universities scatteredacross the United States. The workis selected from applicants responding to a national call for entry. 

In the life of an artist there are manydifficult times faced. Surviving Graduate School or transitioning from GraduateSchool to the life of a professional studio artist, are two of those times.Artists’ constantly question their abilities and their talent. They questionthe content of their work, its quality, its value (not monetary), theiraesthetic sensibility are their ability to build a life doing what they love todo. It is a time of uncertainty, where the realities of making a mark andbuilding a life for oneself, in an exceptionally challenging field, finallystart to become real. It is a time when support and affirmation are critical.

The Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate StudentExhibition provides this kind of support and affirmation. This annualexhibition, now in its ninth year, highlights the best work of students orrecent graduates, from the best graduate programs in Ceramics from across theUnited States. This exhibition identifies emerging artists whose work isdeserving of attention. It provides them a forum for the exhibition of theirwork and introduces our ceramics community to this next generation of talentedmakers. It also affords an opportunity to purchase the work of incrediblygifted artists, early in their careers. This exhibition is closely aligned withour mission of providing opportunity and support for emerging talent. Threeindividuals within the exhibition are singled out annually and awardedcash prizes in recognition of their exceptional work. This year Alia Pialtos, Margaret Dubbler and Kevin Rohde received prizes.

To purchase works please contact Naomi Cleary at 215-925-3453 xt 10 or naomi@theclaystudio.org

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All Works

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA -, Hone, 2011, Stained Earthenware and Glaze, 14" x 14" x 12", 0 $180

Alia Pialtos - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA: The Meeting of Our Parallels, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Engobes, 8"x 8"x3",

Alia Pialtos - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA

The Meeting of Our Parallels, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Engobes, 8"x 8"x3", $800

Aaron Sober - University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE: Fighting Parrots, 2012, Salt Fired Stoneware, 9" x 14" x 3",

Aaron Sober - University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE

Fighting Parrots, 2012, Salt Fired Stoneware, 9" x 14" x 3", $140

Ashley Drissell - Southern Illinois University, IL: Southern Illinois University, IL -, Build-A-Family, 2012, Stoneware, Luster, Wood, Cloth,

Ashley Drissell - Southern Illinois University, IL

Southern Illinois University, IL -, Build-A-Family, 2012, Stoneware, Luster, Wood, Cloth, $600

Ashley Drissell - Southern Illinois University, IL: Southern Illinois University, IL -, Impossible, 2012, Stoneware, Stain, Wooden Spindels, 12" x 8" x 13"

Ashley Drissell - Southern Illinois University, IL

Southern Illinois University, IL -, Impossible, 2012, Stoneware, Stain, Wooden Spindels, 12" x 8" x 13" $600

Christina Osheim - Cranbrook Academy of Art: 48" x 12" x 12", 0, Earthenware,

Christina Osheim - Cranbrook Academy of Art

48" x 12" x 12", 0, Earthenware, $110

Claudia Mastrobuono - University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA: University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, Weight, 2011, Ceramic, Cotton, 110"L x 27"H x 17"W 0

Claudia Mastrobuono - University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, Weight, 2011, Ceramic, Cotton, 110"L x 27"H x 17"W 0 $220

Cheyenne Chapman Rudolph - University of Florida, FL: Pickle Pal, 2011, Stoneware, 8" x 6" x 6",

Cheyenne Chapman Rudolph - University of Florida, FL

Pickle Pal, 2011, Stoneware, 8" x 6" x 6", $115

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL: Teapot, 2012, Porcelain, "6H x 8"D,

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL

Teapot, 2012, Porcelain, "6H x 8"D, $150

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL: Basin, 2012, Porcelain, 4"H x 14"D,

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL

Basin, 2012, Porcelain, 4"H x 14"D, $250

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL: Pitcher, 2012, Porcelain, 6"H x 9"D,

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL

Pitcher, 2012, Porcelain, 6"H x 9"D, $150

Deric Ence - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Stripper Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 16.25"H x 6."D,

Deric Ence - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Stripper Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 16.25"H x 6."D, $350

Deric Ence - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, King Kong Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 14"H x 4.5"D,

Deric Ence - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, King Kong Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 14"H x 4.5"D, $300

Erik Wilhemsen - University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA: University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, The Airy Sky Has Taken Its Place, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Cotton, Paper, 0

Erik Wilhemsen - University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, The Airy Sky Has Taken Its Place, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Cotton, Paper, 0 $333

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL: Cup Set 1, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 7.5" x 4.5" and 5.5" x 4.5",

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL

Cup Set 1, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 7.5" x 4.5" and 5.5" x 4.5", $140

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL: Cup Set 2, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3" x 4" and 5" x 4",

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL

Cup Set 2, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3" x 4" and 5" x 4", $140

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL: Cup Set 3, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3.5" x 6" and 3.5" x 2.75",

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL

Cup Set 3, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3.5" x 6" and 3.5" x 2.75", $140

Gratia Brown - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA: Basket Study, 2012, Porcelain, Slip, Decals, Glaze, 9" x 6" x 4" ,

Gratia Brown - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Basket Study, 2012, Porcelain, Slip, Decals, Glaze, 9" x 6" x 4" , $90

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI: , 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

, 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5" $100

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI: , 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

, 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5" $100

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI: , 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

, 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5" $100

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI: , 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

, 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5" $100

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO: University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0 $150

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO: University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill (detail), 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill (detail), 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0 $150

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO: University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, What If I Could See My Reflection, 2012, Porcelain, Platinum, 3" x 2.5" x 3",

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, What If I Could See My Reflection, 2012, Porcelain, Platinum, 3" x 2.5" x 3", $300

Kevin Rohde - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA: Greener Grass, 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 18" x 16", 0

Kevin Rohde - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Greener Grass, 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 18" x 16", 0 $520

Kevin Rohde - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Lost and Found , 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 16" x 12", 0

Kevin Rohde - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Lost and Found , 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 16" x 12", 0 $520

Laura Ashley - Alfred University, NY: Alfred University, NY -, Vases, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 6" x 6" x 6" each, each

Laura Ashley - Alfred University, NY

Alfred University, NY -, Vases, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 6" x 6" x 6" each, each $70

Laura Ashley - Alfred University, NY: Alfred University, NY -, Basket, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 13" x 13" x 6" each, each

Laura Ashley - Alfred University, NY

Alfred University, NY -, Basket, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 13" x 13" x 6" each, each $275

Ron Geibel - University of Montana, MT: Fondle,, 2012, Earthenware, 44" x 12" x 5", 0

Ron Geibel - University of Montana, MT

Fondle,, 2012, Earthenware, 44" x 12" x 5", 0 $100

Sigrid Espelien - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI: History Display from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Ceramics,  Found Objects, Walnut, Glass  40" x 35" x 5",

Sigrid Espelien - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

History Display from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Ceramics,  Found Objects, Walnut, Glass  40" x 35" x 5", $800

Sigrid Espelien - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI: Piece from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Porcelain, Bees Wax, Walnut, 40" x 35" x 5",

Sigrid Espelien - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

Piece from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Porcelain, Bees Wax, Walnut, 40" x 35" x 5", $800

Travis Winters - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Cinched, 2012 Porcelain, Luster, Leather, 7" x 7" x 4"

Travis Winters - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Cinched, 2012 Porcelain, Luster, Leather, 7" x 7" x 4" $650

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA -, Hone, 2011, Stained Earthenware and Glaze, 14" x 14" x 12", 0
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA -, Hone, 2011, Stained Earthenware and Glaze, 14" x 14" x 12", 0
The Meeting of Our Parallels, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Engobes, 8"x 8"x3",
The Meeting of Our Parallels, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Engobes, 8"x 8"x3",

Alia Pialtos - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA

Fighting Parrots, 2012, Salt Fired Stoneware, 9" x 14" x 3",
Fighting Parrots, 2012, Salt Fired Stoneware, 9" x 14" x 3",

Aaron Sober - University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE

Southern Illinois University, IL -, Build-A-Family, 2012, Stoneware, Luster, Wood, Cloth,
Southern Illinois University, IL -, Build-A-Family, 2012, Stoneware, Luster, Wood, Cloth,

Ashley Drissell - Southern Illinois University, IL

Southern Illinois University, IL -, Impossible, 2012, Stoneware, Stain, Wooden Spindels, 12" x 8" x 13"
Southern Illinois University, IL -, Impossible, 2012, Stoneware, Stain, Wooden Spindels, 12" x 8" x 13"

Ashley Drissell - Southern Illinois University, IL

48" x 12" x 12", 0, Earthenware,
48" x 12" x 12", 0, Earthenware,

Christina Osheim - Cranbrook Academy of Art

University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, Weight, 2011, Ceramic, Cotton, 110"L x 27"H x 17"W 0
University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, Weight, 2011, Ceramic, Cotton, 110"L x 27"H x 17"W 0

Claudia Mastrobuono - University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA

Pickle Pal, 2011, Stoneware, 8" x 6" x 6",
Pickle Pal, 2011, Stoneware, 8" x 6" x 6",

Cheyenne Chapman Rudolph - University of Florida, FL

Teapot, 2012, Porcelain, "6H x 8"D,
Teapot, 2012, Porcelain, "6H x 8"D,

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL

Basin, 2012, Porcelain, 4"H x 14"D,
Basin, 2012, Porcelain, 4"H x 14"D,

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL

Pitcher, 2012, Porcelain, 6"H x 9"D,
Pitcher, 2012, Porcelain, 6"H x 9"D,

Dandee Pattee - University of Florida, FL

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Stripper Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 16.25"H x 6."D,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Stripper Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 16.25"H x 6."D,

Deric Ence - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, King Kong Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 14"H x 4.5"D,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, King Kong Urn, 2012, Ceramic, 14"H x 4.5"D,

Deric Ence - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, The Airy Sky Has Taken Its Place, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Cotton, Paper, 0
University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA -, The Airy Sky Has Taken Its Place, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Cotton, Paper, 0

Erik Wilhemsen - University of Massachusets Dartmouth, MA

Cup Set 1, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 7.5" x 4.5" and 5.5" x 4.5",
Cup Set 1, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 7.5" x 4.5" and 5.5" x 4.5",

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL

Cup Set 2, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3" x 4" and 5" x 4",
Cup Set 2, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3" x 4" and 5" x 4",

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL

Cup Set 3, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3.5" x 6" and 3.5" x 2.75",
Cup Set 3, 2012, Porcelain, Decals, Wire, Luster, 3.5" x 6" and 3.5" x 2.75",

Grace Sheese - Illinois State University, IL

Basket Study, 2012, Porcelain, Slip, Decals, Glaze, 9" x 6" x 4" ,
Basket Study, 2012, Porcelain, Slip, Decals, Glaze, 9" x 6" x 4" ,

Gratia Brown - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

, 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5"
, 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

, 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5"
, 0, Porcelain, Cotton Thread, 12" x 27" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

, 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5"
, 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

, 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5"
, 0, Porcelain, Silk, 15" x 12" x .5"

Jackie Laurita - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0
University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill, 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill (detail), 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0
University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, Spill (detail), 2012, Earthenware, Glaze, Plexiglass, Monofilament, 0

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, What If I Could See My Reflection, 2012, Porcelain, Platinum, 3" x 2.5" x 3",
University of Colorado Boulder, CO -, What If I Could See My Reflection, 2012, Porcelain, Platinum, 3" x 2.5" x 3",

Kelcy Chase Folsom - University of Colorado Boulder, CO

Greener Grass, 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 18" x 16", 0
Greener Grass, 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 18" x 16", 0

Kevin Rohde - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Lost and Found , 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 16" x 12", 0
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Lost and Found , 2012, Earthenware, Interior Latex, Acrylic, 19" x 16" x 12", 0

Kevin Rohde - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA

Alfred University, NY -, Vases, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 6" x 6" x 6" each, each
Alfred University, NY -, Vases, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 6" x 6" x 6" each, each

Laura Ashley - Alfred University, NY

Alfred University, NY -, Basket, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 13" x 13" x 6" each, each
Alfred University, NY -, Basket, 2012, Earthenware, Terra Sigilatta, 13" x 13" x 6" each, each

Laura Ashley - Alfred University, NY

Fondle,, 2012, Earthenware, 44" x 12" x 5", 0
Fondle,, 2012, Earthenware, 44" x 12" x 5", 0

Ron Geibel - University of Montana, MT

History Display from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Ceramics,  Found Objects, Walnut, Glass  40" x 35" x 5",
History Display from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Ceramics,  Found Objects, Walnut, Glass  40" x 35" x 5",

Sigrid Espelien - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

Piece from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Porcelain, Bees Wax, Walnut, 40" x 35" x 5",
Piece from the Private Collection of Coilism, 2012, Porcelain, Bees Wax, Walnut, 40" x 35" x 5",

Sigrid Espelien - Cranbrook Academy of Art, MI

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Cinched, 2012 Porcelain, Luster, Leather, 7" x 7" x 4"
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA -, Cinched, 2012 Porcelain, Luster, Leather, 7" x 7" x 4"

Travis Winters - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PA