The Cooley Gallery is excited to announce our upcoming artists for the month of March 2014. The opening is March 7, 2014 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. The Vintner will be pouring for this event. Come by and meet the artist's and check out Chris Cooley's new pots!
BRADLEY BIRKHIMER
Since 2006, Brad has been creating one of a kind, wood and soda fired and gas fired ceramics for exhibition and the home. My studio is now located at my home in Manassas, VA. I also service ceramic equipment for schools, local potters, and art centers in the DC Metro area. I have been an Adjunct Professor at Hood College since 2011 for the Ceramic Arts program.
"The gas fired work is fired to 2370 degrees Fahrenheit and most glazes are sprayed with baking soda to enhance colors and surface textures. This emulates the wood fired surfaces and allows for more consistent results. All of the pottery is made with my personal white stoneware blend, custom ash and mottled glazes. Daily use and enjoyment are these pots intentions and I hope you can see the beauty and truth in them."
"My experiences in China have given me a framework to combine Chinese architecture, my Christian faith, and American culture into my ceramics. Western utilitarian pottery is my foundation throughout my forms. Please enjoy using this unique pottery everyday, for it is safe in all aspects of the modern kitchen. Thank you for all your support!"
"The gas fired work is fired to 2370 degrees Fahrenheit and most glazes are sprayed with baking soda to enhance colors and surface textures. This emulates the wood fired surfaces and allows for more consistent results. All of the pottery is made with my personal white stoneware blend, custom ash and mottled glazes. Daily use and enjoyment are these pots intentions and I hope you can see the beauty and truth in them."
"My experiences in China have given me a framework to combine Chinese architecture, my Christian faith, and American culture into my ceramics. Western utilitarian pottery is my foundation throughout my forms. Please enjoy using this unique pottery everyday, for it is safe in all aspects of the modern kitchen. Thank you for all your support!"
MEREDITH HANNON
Meredith Hannon is a self-taught artist who began her career by utilizing her bedroom walls as a canvas. Inspired by impressionist masters, she painted a full-sized mural of an Italian seaside village, and with the encouragement of family and friends, expanded into painting murals across Northern Virginia. Over the years, she switched to working exclusively in oils on canvas as a full-time artist.
A native of Northern Virginia, Meredith loves painting scenes of the DC area, and in addition, she specializes in Mediterranean and Caribbean cityscapes. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections in the U.S., and internationally in Germany and the Cayman Islands.
Meredith has an M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Georgetown University and currently resides in Herndon with her husband, Patrick, and dog, Wrigley.
A native of Northern Virginia, Meredith loves painting scenes of the DC area, and in addition, she specializes in Mediterranean and Caribbean cityscapes. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections in the U.S., and internationally in Germany and the Cayman Islands.
Meredith has an M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Georgetown University and currently resides in Herndon with her husband, Patrick, and dog, Wrigley.
KURT TETTER
Ceramic vessels connect us to some of the necessities of life. They connect us to the foods we eat, and the acts of indulgence as we partake food and drink. These wares are made for use and connecting people with these daily human needs. They are made to feel special, yet comfortable and allow us to take a moment out of the routines in life and enjoy the simple pleasures of a coffee, tea, casserole, or dinner gathering.
My surfaces are in essence derived from ancient Creten ceramics. I found immense beauty in the reds, browns and whites of the ‘Kamares eggshell Ware.’ Through these Creten colors and simplified patterning derived from Chinese blue and white ceramics I have created what I feel are comfortable pots. These are objects that could be used everyday and enjoyed in every aspect of daily use.
Kurt Teeter was born in Keene, New Hampshire, raised in Provo, Utah, and received his BFA from Utah Valley University in 2007. There, he studied under Joseph Germaine, Mark Talbert, and Brian Jensen. From the advice of his mentors he attended West Virginia University and attained his Masters of Fine Arts degree in May, 2011. In 2008 He received a grant through the Luce Foundation to study in Jingdezhen, China for the Fall Semester. In 2009 he assisted Professor He (a Chinese visiting artist) on a stone sculpture for the upcoming West Virginia University art museum. He also received the Global Education Opportunities Grant through WVU to study Talavera ceramics in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Currently, he is works at Zenclay in Morgantown, West Virginia as Owner, Teacher, & Resident Artist. He also teaches the art of ceramics to people who look to the arts as a release from the everyday tasks and helps with the organizing of artists exhibitions in the three galleries Zenclay offers.
His works have been shown nationally and internationally and currently has work in the Chait Gallery in Iowa City, IA as well as Zenclay in Morgnatown.
My surfaces are in essence derived from ancient Creten ceramics. I found immense beauty in the reds, browns and whites of the ‘Kamares eggshell Ware.’ Through these Creten colors and simplified patterning derived from Chinese blue and white ceramics I have created what I feel are comfortable pots. These are objects that could be used everyday and enjoyed in every aspect of daily use.
Kurt Teeter was born in Keene, New Hampshire, raised in Provo, Utah, and received his BFA from Utah Valley University in 2007. There, he studied under Joseph Germaine, Mark Talbert, and Brian Jensen. From the advice of his mentors he attended West Virginia University and attained his Masters of Fine Arts degree in May, 2011. In 2008 He received a grant through the Luce Foundation to study in Jingdezhen, China for the Fall Semester. In 2009 he assisted Professor He (a Chinese visiting artist) on a stone sculpture for the upcoming West Virginia University art museum. He also received the Global Education Opportunities Grant through WVU to study Talavera ceramics in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Currently, he is works at Zenclay in Morgantown, West Virginia as Owner, Teacher, & Resident Artist. He also teaches the art of ceramics to people who look to the arts as a release from the everyday tasks and helps with the organizing of artists exhibitions in the three galleries Zenclay offers.
His works have been shown nationally and internationally and currently has work in the Chait Gallery in Iowa City, IA as well as Zenclay in Morgnatown.
What's New At The Cooley Gallery
We are excited to announce the gallery is now offering fine art classes that are starting in March 2014
CHRIS COOLEY'S ART IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE!
CHRIS COOLEY
Chris has been painting since college days when he was an art major at
Utah State. During the last few years he has focused more on his
pottery experiences. While his first firings were accomplished in an
electric kiln, during the last year he has fired hundreds of pots
in home made raku kilns. In June 2009 he and potter colleagues -- Bill
van Gilder, John Thies, and Richard Busch -- constructed a wood firing
kiln and this has become the major method for his most recent
firings. He works on his paintings in a home studio and has recently had
a large studio constructed where he throws and glazes his pots. Shop
Chris Cooley Pottery and Paintings
New pots and paintings by Chris Cooley will be available at the First Friday event. http://thecooleygallery.mybigcommerce.com/chris-cooley-pottery/
We also have a wide variety of other artisans from paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodworking etc.
If time is a problem, please be sure to visit our online store and we can ship the item directly to you. http://thecooleygallery.mybigcommerce.com/
We also have a wide variety of other artisans from paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodworking etc.
If time is a problem, please be sure to visit our online store and we can ship the item directly to you. http://thecooleygallery.mybigcommerce.com/
LAWS
A big thank you for everyone's participation for our first Cups for a Cause charitable event for LAWS. It was a huge success for all involved and great appreciation for all the community support!
We are excited to announce private appointments beyond normal business hours. Please call The Cooley Gallery to set up an appointment time 703-779-4639.
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Sunday 12-4pm
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Wednesday 12-5pm
Thursday through Saturday 11-6pm
Sunday 12-4pm
