poreclain, bronze, copper, sterling silver, japanese silver leaf, fluorite, and amethystEhrlich Steinberg
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
Joel Otterson's sculpture "Tobacco Road" features a predominantly blue ceramic form, enveloped by intricate, golden metalwork studded with colorful, jewel-like elements. The central motif of the piece is the text "TOBACCO ROAD," directly inscribed on the ceramic, evoking connections to Americana and industrial motifs, juxtaposed with a sense of crafted elegance through its decorative framework. The work's bold yet refined craftsmanship blurs lines between art and utility, echoing Otterson's exploration of cultural identity and the melding of high and low cultural elements. ...
For the past 30 years, Joel Otterson has made sculpture, which combines aspects of domestic handicraft with traditional sculptural materials. Copper pipe, woodworking, pottery, porcelain, china, earthenware, concrete, marble, stained glass, quilting and lacemaking are the raw materials of Otterson’s sculpture. Utilizing practices such as sewing, and quilting, traditionally associated with feminine craft making, Otterson turns these humble materials into muscular art. The artist blurs the line between high and low culture, art and craft to create poignant sculptures, which are both utilitarian and de-constructivist sculptural objects. Through this endeavor, Otterson explores various cultural and political phenomena such as Rock N Roll, Baseball, and what it means to be an American. ...
Ehrlich Steinberg is an LA-based contemporary art gallery founded in 2023. The gallery exhibits national and international artists with a focus on emerging and research-based practices.
