Raku Ceramic Art Exhibition by Jim Romberg

Clay Mix holds a raku ceramic exhibit by Jim Romberg, Professor Emeritus of Art at Southern Oregon University from September 4th through November 1st. The exhibition includes painterly sculptures and wall pieces. The opening reception with the artist is at 5pm on Thursday, September 4th during Art Hop.
Jim Romberg has developed an integration of surface, color, and raku effects that present a very contemporary expression of an age old aesthetic in ceramics. Romberg is currently Artist-In-Residence at Eagleheart Center for Art and Inquiry in Abiquiu, New Mexico. His work has been represented in many galleries and collections and he has been conducting workshops in the US, Canada and France. Romberg will be conducting a workshop “Raku: New Glazing and firing Procedures” at Clay Mix in Fresno on Saturday, September 6th from 9am to 4pm. The fee is $50 in advance and $60 at door if there are still seats are available. Lunch is included.
Raku, which originated in Japan during the 16th century, became popular in the United States after Paul Solder introduced it as a quick firing technique in the 60’s. In stead of finishing a firing in the traditional way, raku firings involve pulling a piece out from a red hot kiln and putting the piece in container full of newspaper or saw dust to get a unique reduction effect. Some contemporary artists took this firing technique further. Jim Romberg is one of them. He is a leading artist who created a unique painterly approach to process of raku.
Clay Mix is located at 1003 N. Abby Street, Fresno, California. The gallery is open during regular store hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Clay Mix is closed on Sundays and holidays. Call 559.485.0065 for more information.

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