Artist Talk | Eric Serritella

Sharing Spaces | Eric Serritella | Ceramic Artist Ever wonder what makes an artist tick? From where do they get their inspirations? How do their life experiences translate into great works of art? And how do they create art with a message that matters? A lively, humorous and entertaining speaker, artist Eric Serritella reveals his journey in “Sharing Spaces” a PowerPoint presentation filled with images that bring this story to life. He sheds light on how he expresses himself through his ceramic trompe l’oeil sculptures and explores how both his conscious and subconscious contributed to the development of several bodies of work, culminating with his signature birch master works and why they matter. Plan to leave with new knowledge, perspectives and laughs on the inner workings of an artist’s mind. Originally from New York, Eric is now a North Carolina based ceramic artist specializing in hand- carved trompe l’oeil vessels transformed into birch and weathered logs, along with colorful works in cast glass. His one-of-a-kind sculptures are internationally recognized and have been exhibited, awarded and collected on five continents for their exquisite design and incredibly realistic textures. Dozens of Serritella’s works are included in public collections, including among others The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Mint Museum. He has contributed to over 160 exhibitions and has shown at the world’s top art and design fairs in the USA and Europe. For more information visit ericserritella.com. Free & Open to the Public | Friday January 15th, 5pm-7pm Ceramic Birch Bark Basket Workshop with Eric Serritella