This exhibition places Ken Shores' work within the context of his home, travels and experiences. Juxtaposing wall-sized images of Shores' object-laden home with his own artwork, the exhibition provides connections between ancient objects and archetypal forms and Shores' personal vocabulary. Long-recognized for his global perspective, the exhibition seeks a new understanding of Shores' work in the context of his role as a student, teacher, leader, artist and foundational figure in the American Craft Movement.

An exhibition catalog will be published in conjunction with the exhibition. The publication includes essays by Gary Smith, Charissa Terranova and Namita Gupta Wiggers, and an introduction by David Cohen. This forthcoming publication will be available for purchase at The Gallery in 2009.

Download the exhibition brochure (PDF)

VIDEO
Ken Shores Interview
View short interviews between Ken Shores and Curator Namita Gupta Wiggers (conducted between March and August 2007):

On his work and early career
3:14 minutes

On the early days of Oregon Ceramic Studio
2:54 minutes

On historical movements in ceramics
3:04 minutes

RELATED PROGRAMMING

DISCUSSION GROUP
Kaffeeklatsch
Tuesday, June 3, noon

PUBLIC DIALOGUE
A Conversation Between Friends
Sunday, June 8, 2 PM

DISCUSSION GROUP
Kaffeeklatsch
Tuesday, July 1, noon

EXHIBITION TOUR
Generations: Ken Shores
Tuesday, July 8, 11 AM

This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust, investing in Oregon's arts, humanities and heritage:

Images (top to bottom):

Ken Shores, Warrior, 1960; Stoneware; From the collection of Joan Triplett

Ken Shores, Feather Fetish, 1970; Ceramic, parakeet feathers, mirror, Plexiglas; approx. 7 x 7 x 6 in.; Collection of Ken Shores; Photo by John Clark

Ken Shores' living room; Photo by Aaron Johanson

Ken Shores, Little Red I, 1962; Acrylic on clay; 24.75 x 13 x 9 inches; Collection of Museum of Contemporary Craft; Photo by Dan Kvitka