Visions In Clay 2023
Joe Schumacher
Bio:
Joe Schumacher is a multimedia artist from Sacramento, California. Joe received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis in metalsmithing from Colorado State University and his California Teaching Credential from Sonoma State University. After a successful 30-year career in public education, Joe happily retired in 2017. Post retirement, Joe immersed himself in the ceramics program at Sacramento City College and finds “being back on the other side of the desk” to be both satisfying, entertaining and challenging. Joe’s work has been included in The Pence Gallery—Small Works Exhibition, The University of California at Davis—International Mask Competition, The California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts—Student Exhibition and The Sacramento City College—Juried Student Exhibition.
Artist Statement:
The inspiration for “Bob’s Bait Shop” and “20 miles north of here” comes from my experiences growing up in northern Colorado, watching Saturday morning cartoons and summer fishing trips that always seemed to include a stop at the local tackle shop. My hope is to tap into the viewer’s similar experiences while inviting them to explore the work with a sense of humor and nostalgia.
Bob’s Bait Shop
Cone 5 ceramic, wood, acrylic paint and collage
9.5” x 9.5” x 10”
2023
$400
20 miles north of here
Cone 5 ceramic, brass, wood, plastic tubing and acrylic paint
19” x 9.5” x 9.5”
2023
$400
Exhibition Season:
Visions in Clay 2023