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Reflections on Water

June 2-24, 2007

Opening reception June 2, 6-9pm

Layering computer-generated images upon celadons, Liz Worthy creates contemporary pieces with the depth of ancient ceramic history.

Celadons, watery blue-green ceramics, were developed in China approximately 3,500 years ago to mimic jade. Curiously, it’s a small amount of iron oxide (essentially rust) added a clear glaze, that creates the blue-green color when pots are fired in a reduction atmosphere.

Harnessing iron oxide once again, contemporary ceramic artists, such as Liz Worthy, have discovered its presence in the toners of laser printers. Hewlett Packard ink cartridges, containing up to 60% iron oxide, are the ideal choice. Iron oxide helps toner hold its magnetic charge on the printer’s drum. The iron oxide, heat-resistant enough for the laser printing process is also resilient enough to withstand the 2000 degrees Fahrenheit plus temperatures of the ceramics kiln. The toner’s other pigments and fillers burn off, leaving the iron oxide to decorate the ceramic pot with rich dark brown designs. Laser printers, first introduced in 1984 by Hewlett Packard have only in the last decade become practical for graphical use. The 1984 model could only print a low quality 1-inch image, and even then was priced at over $3,000.

Worthy combines her homemade decals, scanned ink drawings depicting images from her life, such as the steps to make her favorite waffles or the trials of cutting one’s hair, together with contemporary decals such as red and orange goldfish that she discovered during a ceramics residency she held a year and a half ago in Jingdezhen, China.

Liz Worthy has shown her work locally as well as in China. She has been studying ceramics for over 7 years.

Reflections on Water runs June 2-24, 2007. An opening reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, June 2, 6-9pm. Ruby’s Clay Studio is located at 552A Noe Street in the Castro between 18th and 19th Streets. Ruby’s is a non-profit studio space for clay artists and has a gallery space where local artists display their works in clay. Hours are 10am-7pm, 7 days a week.

Preview the show on Flickr.

haircut decal

Liz Worthy
Reflections on Water
June 2-24, 2007
Opening reception June 2, 6-9pm

Ruby’s Clay Studio
552A Noe Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

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	Reflections on Water June 2-24, 2007 Opening reception June 2, 6-9pm Layering computer-generated images upon celadons, Liz Worthy creates contemporary pieces with the depth of ancient ceramic history. Celadons, watery blue-green ceramics, were developed in China approximately 3,500 years ago to mimic jade. Curiously, it’s a small amount of iron oxide (essentially rust) added a clear glaze, that creates the blue-green color when pots are fired in a reduction atmosphere. Harnessing iron oxide once again, contemporary ceramic artists, such as Liz Worthy, have discovered its presence in the toners of laser printers. Hewlett Packard ink cartridges, containing up to 60% iron oxide, are the ideal choice. Iron oxide helps toner hold its magnetic charge on the printer’s drum. The iron oxide, heat-resistant enough for the laser printing process is also resilient enough to withstand the 2000 degrees Fahrenheit plus temperatures of the ceramics kiln. The toner’s other pigments and fillers burn off, leaving the iron oxide to decorate the ceramic pot with rich dark brown designs. Laser printers, first introduced in 1984 by Hewlett Packard have only in the last decade become practical for graphical use. The 1984 model could only print a low quality 1-inch image, and even then was priced at over $3,000. Worthy combines her homemade decals, scanned ink drawings depicting images from her life, such as the steps to make her favorite waffles or the trials of cutting one’s hair, together with contemporary decals such as red and orange goldfish that she discovered during a ceramics residency she held a year and a half ago in Jingdezhen, China. Liz Worthy has shown her work locally as well as in China. She has been studying ceramics for over 7 years. Reflections on Water runs June 2-24, 2007. An opening reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, June 2, 6-9pm. Ruby’s Clay Studio is located at 552A Noe Street in the Castro between 18th and 19th Streets. Ruby’s is a non-profit studio space for clay artists and has a gallery space where local artists display their works in clay. Hours are 10am-7pm, 7 days a week. Preview the show on Flickr. Liz Worthy Reflections on Water June 2-24, 2007 Opening reception June 2, 6-9pm Ruby’s Clay Studio 552A Noe Street San Francisco, CA 94114 ###
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