Students from the Fresno City College ceramics classes had the opportunity to display their projects at Art Hop from Nov. 6 to Nov. 29 in an exhibition called “EARTH2.”
The student artwork was sheltered at Clay Hand Studios, and this marks the second time that ART-15 and ART-20 students had their ceramics presented at Art Hop.
Roxanne Arias, a ceramics student at FCC, had her art showcased and believes that despite the fact the showcase is over, the medium of ceramics can withstand the test of time.
Photo of ceramic project done by Roxanne Arias. Inspired by the animated child cartoon series Bluey. Titled: Bingo Heeler. On Nov.19 (Photo by: Logan Payne)
“Our teacher teaches us that ceramics is the kind of thing that can withstand centuries or even 1000s of years. So look back, one of us might have a piece that would stand the test of time. So it’s not a sad thing to do ceramics,” Arias said.
Arias said one of the best things about the class is see each others’ ideas and get inspired from their projects.
“It’s just a good place to kind of release all of your thoughts, whether they’re good or bad, we also experience that here in our in our art, as well,” Arias said.
Evelyn Luna Flores talked about how supportive their art teacher Hiromi Iyoda is, no matter how many times they fail a project.
Photo of ceramic project was done by Evelyn Luna Flores. A combination of Mexican culture with a popular Pokémon character named Pikachu. Titled: Pikachu Libre. On Nov. 19 (Photo by: Logan Payne)
“What makes her unique is that she’s very supportive, even if your project falls down like some 100 times, just simply, can you find a way to either make it better, make it blender, find some people different ways to help you out what to do,” Luna Flores said.
Halie Finney said that patience is the most important thing to have when you’re making something new, otherwise you’ll make mistakes that could have been easily avoided.
Hailie Finney working on some ceramic project on Nov 18. (Photo by: Logan Payne)
“The biggest thing I’ve learned is that you really need patience when you’re working in any type of art aspect, especially ceramics, because sometimes you’ll mess up and you have to restart all over again,” Halie Finney said.
Stephanie Ortiz is thrilled to already have her piece of art out for display in her first semester as an Art Major at FCC.
Photo of ceramic project done by Stephanie Ortiz. Titled: Little Dragon Dreams. On Nov. 19 (Photo by: Logan Payne)
“It’s pretty exciting. This is my first semester doing the art major, so it’s really neat to have a piece of my artwork out already,” Ortiz said.
Catilina Gomez talked about how accessible ceramic art mediums are for everyone else.
Photo of ceramic project was done by Cataline Gomez. Titled: So Here I Lay on Nov. 19
(Photo by: Logan Payne)
“In terms of clay, Kilns are $8,000 so it’s definitely not the most accessible art medium. But the good thing is, there’s always studios around that have memberships for people,” Gomez said.
Fresno Ideaworks is a “makerspace” that offers ceramics classes and resources, along with Scarab Creative Arts, Inc. and Good Dirt Pottery Studio.
(standing left to right) Halie Finney, Sabie, Stephanie Ortiz, Roxanne Arias, Evelyn Luna Flores pose for a photo with (sitting left to right) Evelyn Contreras, Hiromi Iyoda and Catalina Gomez in the Art-15 and Art-20 class on Nov. 18. (Photo by: Ivan Heredia)
The people in the photo who dilated their ceramic art pieces in the Art Hop all volunteered for it.
Photo of ceramic project done by Dakota Olivas. Titled: Star Born. On Nov.19