Ryana Lawson
“because I could not stop for Death”
presented by Pottery Northwest
Opening Reception:
Friday, July 14 | 6-8PM | FREE
Pottery Northwest presents “because I could not stop for Death,” an exhibition by resident artist Ryana Lawson. This exhibit explores the theme of tension through the physicality of Lawson’s pieces and the interaction of built forms: a large snake constricts against a pot, the necks of two swans are entangled in a knot and two slugs are entwined in their intricate dance of love. Each original handbuilt piece acts as a memento mori — a curious contrast between fauna and flora that exist among us, the preciousness of life, and the reminder of how fleeting it is.
The Gallery at Pottery Northwest
220 3rd Ave S, Lower Level
Seattle, WA 98104
The exhibit will shine a light on ceramicist and resident artist, Ryana Lawson.
The opening reception will be held at The Gallery at Pottery Northwest and is FREE and open to the public — between 6-8pm on Friday, July 14th.
Additionally, Lawson will hold an artist talk on Friday, July 21st from 7-8pm as well as a hands-on ceramic workshop on Monday, July 24th from 6-9pm. Don’t miss your chance to listen and learn directly from Lawson’s years of ceramic expertise.
For more information or to schedule a gallery visit, please call 206-209-1094 or visit potterynorthwest.org. Pottery Northwest is located at 220 3rd Ave South, Seattle.
FRIDAY, JULY 21 | 7-8pm
From the Mouths of Foxes is a free artist talk by resident artist Ryana Lawson. In this talk, Ryana will cover her artistic journey and inspirations by diving deep into her thought process around her current exhibition and the changes in influence and technique that lead her there.
Come see the show and hear the artist's own thoughts and reflections.
Monday, July 24 | 6-9pm
As a part of her exit show, resident artist Ryana Lawson will be hosting a workshop making moth plates. Moths have become a staple in Ryana’s work, being delicate creatures with colorful and unique wing patterns, often camouflaged in nature to resemble something more deadly. In this workshop, we’ll be crafting paper templates as a guide and then pinching our own moths in Ryana’s style. You will be able to design and decorate your moth with underglazes as a way to further connect with her exit show, because I could not stop for death, currently on view.