Karen Koblitz

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Karen is an internationally recognized artist and educator whose vibrant ceramic and mixed media works can be found in collections worldwide. She creates pieces for public and private commissions and is currently Head of Ceramics in the University of Southern California’s Roski School of Fine Arts.

Vessel Variations - Oct 7-Nov 4

September 11, 2017  /  Karen Koblitz

This group show features the work of eight artists who exhibit a variety of approaches to the making of the vessel. Peekskill Studio Director Jessica Dubin selected three pieces from my Tattoo Series, a series of simple vessels emulate objects found in ancient burials. Dotted sgrafitto patterns on the surface of these forms are repeated on the wall. These punctuated arrangements were inspired by an archaeologist’s drawings that map the surface symbology found on the vessel’s exterior.  Travels to Azerbaijan (2006 and 2008), the exotic crossroads of the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian Sea, provided inspiration for the Tattoo Series.

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 14th, 4 – 7 p.m.
Exhibition: October 7 – November 4, 2017
Location: Peekskill Clay Studios, 1000 N. Division Street, Suite #13A, Peekskill, New York 10566
Phone: (914) 739-2529      

Bull & Hare, 2009,  26.5” ht. x 23” w x 10” depth. Ceramic and graphite on paper.

Bull & Hare, 2009,  26.5” ht. x 23” w x 10” depth. Ceramic and graphite on paper.

Embroidered Memorial Update

September 10, 2017  /  Karen Koblitz

I would like to share the current on the progress on Embroidered Memorial. After a visit to the Czech Republic this year, I’ve not only made more progress in the sewing of the pieces but I now can put faces and stories to the names on this cloth. Please visit Recent Works and read more about this piece.

Recent image of the Embroidered Memorial (half done) in progress. 30” width. Cotton and embroidery thread.

Recent image of the Embroidered Memorial (half done) in progress. 30” width. Cotton and embroidery thread.

UPCOMING IN 2018 - Karen Koblitz – a mid-career survey solo exhibition

September 09, 2017  /  Karen Koblitz

This exhibition is a survey of my ceramic and mixed media works.

March 26 – April 26, 2018
Opening Reception: March 29, 7 – 9 p.m.
Artist’s Talk: April 3 - 1 p.m.
Artist walk through, Saturday (check back for exact date and time)

El Camino College Art Gallery 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA. 90506 310-660-3010
www.elcamino.edu/artgallery/

Cultural Diplomacy, 2015, detail,  13” ht x 16.5” w x 13.5” d . stoneware, soda fired

Cultural Diplomacy, 2015, detail,  13” ht x 16.5” w x 13.5” d . stoneware, soda fired