The Harvey Preston Gallery will debut The Heffron Collection with a public opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, presenting legacy works from the collection of Valerie and Paul Heffron.
The exhibition will stay on view through Aug. 10, showcasing influential ceramic artists including Betty Woodman, Lucy Rie, Toshiko Takaezu, Peter Voulkos, Michael Cardew and Bernard and David Leach.
“There is nothing like seeing the artist’s hand in design and in construction of objects,” Harvey Preston Gallery owner Sam Harvey said. “The Heffron Collection offers a rare glimpse into the personal relationships Valerie Heffron built with the artists she collected during the early years of their careers. Alongside exceptional ceramic works, the exhibition includes handwritten letters and notes that reveal those connections. I hope visitors leave inspired by experiencing these works in person, many of which are typically only seen in museum collections.”
Harvey is a ceramic artist, curator and educator who has been part of Aspen’s arts community for more than two decades, including nine years at Anderson Ranch where he mentored emerging artists. He is a 2019 USA Fellowship Award recipient and has led the Harvey Preston Gallery for over 20 years, where he champions contemporary ceramics, sculpture and works on paper.
For those attending the reception, Harvey advises: “If you’re walking around with your cocktail, you must also see Lucie Rie, several works by Paul Soldner, who is a local legend, and Rick Dillingham. Those are stellar pieces.”
For more information, visit harveypreston.com.