An Artist Talk with Mike Seymour: Aug. 27

@ No Address Found Thursday, August 27 Artist Talk: 6–7 p.m. Reception: 7–8 p.m. Free and open to the public Location Touchstone by the Falls 1 Sherman Street Ohiopyle, PA Join Canadian artist Mike Seymour for an evening exploring the ideas, research, and creative process behind his residency with Fallingwater and Touchstone Center for Crafts. Through images and conversation, Seymour will share how time spent at Fallingwater and in Touchstone’s studios inspired a new body of sculptural ceramic chandeliers created for Fallingwater’s 90th anniversary. Developed through a partnership between Fallingwater and Touchstone Center for Crafts, this residency invited Mike Seymour to draw inspiration from one of the world’s most celebrated works of architecture before creating new work in Touchstone’s studios for exhibition at Fallingwater. The artist spent one week immersed at Fallingwater, followed by two weeks creating in Touchstone’s ceramics and blacksmithing studios before returning to Fallingwater for the exhibition installation. Following the presentation, guests are invited to stay for a meet-and-greet reception from 7–8 p.m., offering an opportunity to meet the artist, ask questions, and continue the conversation. Join Canadian artist Mike Seymour for an evening exploring the ideas, research, and creative process behind his residency with Fallingwater and Touchstone Center for Crafts. Through images and conversation, Seymour will share how time spent at Fallingwater and in Touchstone’s studios inspired a new body of sculptural ceramic chandeliers created for Fallingwater’s 90th anniversary. Developed through a partnership between Fallingwater and Touchstone Center for Crafts, this residency invited Mike Seymour to draw inspiration from one of the world’s most celebrated works of architecture before creating new work in Touchstone’s studios for exhibition at Fallingwater. The artist spent one week immersed at Fallingwater, followed by two weeks creating in Touchstone’s ceramics and blacksmithing studios before returning to Fallingwater for the exhibition installation. Following the presentation, guests are invited to stay for a meet-and-greet reception from 7–8 p.m., offering an opportunity to meet the artist, ask questions, and continue the conversation. Seymour’s finished work will be on view on the Pottery Terrace at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater for visitors touring the house from August 29 through September 30. A display of Seymour’s ideas, concepts, and creative process will debut at the artist talk and remain on view at Touchstone by the Falls during regular retail gallery hours following the event. Interested in what comes next? Stay tuned for details about the 2027 Fallingwater + Touchstone artist residency and how to apply. About Mike Seymour Mike Seymour is a Canadian artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose work bridges craft, architecture, and design. Working across ceramics, metal, glass, and industrial processes, he creates sculptural works that explore material, light, and place. Trained in architecture at the University of Manitoba, Seymour’s practice draws on both architectural thinking and hands-on making. His work has been exhibited internationally, including Milan, and this residency provided the opportunity to unite those two disciplines in a site-specific body of work for one of the world’s most celebrated houses. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live