CHRISTMAS CONCERT and EXHIBITION
ELECTRIC SOMA
22 December (Sat) 8 pm
In Memoriam Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928 – 2007)
Joe O'Callaghan – Steinberger Guitar - VG8 Roland
CSL Parker – Grand piano, Fender Rhodes and keyboards
Patrick Crowe – Drums, percussion
Following their recent debut recording with producer Leo Pearson Electric Soma resume their continued dedication to new wave Jazz.
This evening also marks the exhibition of recent artworks
by Tunde Toth – Fibre artist and papermaker
22 - 23 December (Sat - Sun) only
Concert tickets: € 10 – inc. mulled wine reception
Exhibition opens at 12pm.
For bookings and tickets contact KOZO Gallery: 056-7793265
www.kozogallery.com
The JAZZ and Classical Concert Series at KOZO Gallery is
organized
by C.S.L. Parker, composer and concert pianist.
KOZO Studio and Gallery have opened their Christmas Art-
and Craft Exhibition on the 24th November. Exhibitions continue until 6pm
23rd December.
The arts programme at Kozo Studio and Gallery during the Kilkenny Arts Festival features an extraordinary classical recital by the talented virtuoso flautist Patricia Goggin accompanied by Stephen Parker on grand piano.
Friday 8 August 1pm
Programme:
‘Rondo in E minor’ by Franz Xavier Mozart
‘Orange dawn’ by Ian Clarke
‘Five pieces for flute and piano’ by C.S.L. Parker
‘Sonata for flute and piano’ by Carl Vine
Admission is free
This concert is part of the opening reception of two visual art exhibitions:
INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS EXHIBITION
presented by CERAMICS IRELAND
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2008 – Visual Arts Programme,
Strand 2
featuring works by Jason Walker (USA); Frances Lambe
(Ireland); Jim Robison (UK); Kira Campbell
(USA); Jim Turner (Ireland) and Mike Dodd
(UK).
“LAND – SCRIPTS” – an exhibition
by fibre artist Tunde Toth
showing selected pieces from her recent works
Exhibitions opening times:
8 August - 8 September, 10am-6pm daily
www.kozogallery.com
INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS EXHIBITION
Exhibiting Artists:
Frances Lambe –
Ireland
Lambe's sculpture is drawn from a convergence of contrasting sources.
Examining the geography of landscape and seascape, her work contains the counterpoint
of opposites: smooth and textured, microscopic and vast, still and moving...
Observed effects of time and weathering on surfaces influences the form and
texture of the work.
Lambe’s sculptural forms are hand-built using different clays which
vary in colour and texture.
The work is abstract, ambiguous and sometimes whimsical.
Jason Walker – USA
Walker explores through his work the question of “What it means to be
human in the present time?” Addressing issues such as ‘What is
Nature? This question is the guiding force behind my work. I feel we use the
term nature very loosely in our language today, and in my work I am searching
for a place or an object that embodies the word nature. According to Webster’s
Dictionary, nature is something in its essential form untouched and untainted
by the hands of a human being.’
Jim Robinson – UK
In his work Jim Robinson extends ceramic methods, particularly hand-building
and surface treatments, through an exploration of the making process itself.
Formal shapes, surface textures, patterns and painting are tried and treated
to modifications prior to construction of each ceramic piece.
Kira Campbell – USA
“Most people change their bodies through plastic surgery, or intensive
diets, or by immersing themselves in a digital avatar. I change my body by
reinventing it again and again and again. Recreating myself in porcelain,
I can mutilate, hybridize and streamline the ultimately unwieldy and banal
spaces of my living form. I can try on as many versions of myself as I wish
with joyous and feral abandon.”
Jim Turner – Ireland
Jim's current work is focused on creating textured surfaces unique to the
ceramic process. The bottle, trophy and pod sculpture forms are constructed
from altered extrusions and paper clay sheets.
These surfaces are treated like a canvas on which he applies slips and glazes.
Mike Dodd – UK
Influenced by medieval and Asian ceramics Mike expresses himself through the
traditional skills of throwing pots. His forms and glazes express the relationship
between disciplined technique and the free play of the heart.
“LAND – SCRIPTS” by Tunde Toth
As a fibre artist and paper
maker Tunde has been working with natural fibres (abaca, esparto, bamboo,
rush, straw, grass…etc), handmade papers, silk fibres and textiles for
the past eleven years.
By using natural beeswax on fibres and textured surfaces and ‘manipulating’
these fibres by burning and scorching she is also creating a distance from
the material.
“Land – Scripts” is the theme of her recent experimental
works - papermaking processes as creations of exciting, dynamic images of
interacting fibres and layers of colours. Reading textures as visual references
to actual scripts – writings, old texts, parchments and manuscripts.
Exploration of traces, marks, imprints and “fading messages” of
times and environments. A creative attempt to capture “maps of surfaces”,
fragmentation, disappearance and reappearance.
CHILDREN’S ART CLUB continues at KOZO Studio
and Gallery
Age group: from 6 years
SUMMER TERM: 3.30 – 5.15 pm every Tuesday and
Wednesday
starting on the 8th of April (Tuesday)
This terms activities will include: Felt Making, Textile Arts, Hand Papermaking, Clay Works, Musical Instruments Making, Painting and Drawing
Facilitator: Tunde Toth – fibre artist and Stefanie Gulde – teacher and arts facilitator
“RAINBOW” – the exhibition of works by children participated in the Spring term continues until 11th of April at the Gallery.
Fee for each workshop is € 15/ € 20 for felt making and silk fibre classes - payable on arrival. The fees include all art materials and children can bring snacks and refreshments.
This programme is organized for small classes, parents are
advised to book places in advance by contacting Tunde at KOZO Gallery:
056-7793265
E: tundetune@gmail.com
CERAMICS IRELAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION And
‘LAND – SCRIPTS’ by Tunde Toth
Two exciting exhibitions continue at KOZO Studio and Gallery until 7 September 2008.
Ceramics Ireland International Festival presents an exhibition of visiting ceramic artists at Kozo Gallery.
Featured in Kilkenny Arts Festival’s Strand 2 Programme,
this exhibition is also an integral part of the Ceramics Ireland International
Festival, which takes place at the Pottery Skills School, Thomastown, from
5 - 7 September, during which the exhibiting artists will give talks and demonstrate
their skills.
This powerful exhibition of visual drama, form and colour features the work
of Jason Walker (USA);
Frances Lambe (Ireland); Kira Campbell (USA); Jim Turner (Ireland) and Mike
Dodd (UK).
A unique opportunity to experience a dynamic and diverse range of contemporary
ceramic practice by renowned artists.
‘LAND – SCRIPTS’ is an exhibition of selected
recent works by fibre artist Tunde Toth.
As a fibre artist and paper maker Tunde has been working with natural fibres
(abaca, esparto, bamboo, rush, straw, grass…etc), recycled materials,
handmade papers, silk fibres and textiles for the past eleven years.
“Land – Scripts” is the theme of her recent experimental
works – exploring papermaking processes as creations of exciting, dynamic
images of interacting fibres and layers of colours.
Opening times:
MONDAY – SATURDAY: 11.30 am – 5.30 pm
SUNDAY: 12 – 4 pm
Plus long opening hours during Ceramics Ireland Festival Weekend 5
– 6 – 7 September: 10am – 6.30 pm
INFORMATION and CONTACT: 056-7793265
www.kozogallery.com
www.ceramicsireland.org
tundetune@gmail.com
The very popular ART CLUB for children at KOZO Studio and Gallery continues this Autumn.
Starting on the 7th and 8th of October
workshops will be taking place on TUESDAYs and WEDNESDAYs 3.30 – 5.30
pm.
For children 6 years of age and older
This term’s theme will be ‘Light’ and the programme will
be organized as an art project, focusing on the creative process and activity
in an artistic, non-competitive, encouraging environment. Similar to the ‘Rainbow’
project during Spring 2008 – we are planning an exhibition of the children’s
works at the Gallery in December, before Christmas.
This terms activities will include: tapestry weaving (small
and large scale), glass painting, paper-, fibre- and textile works, print
making (mono prints, relief printing), painting, batik,
hand papermaking from recycled materials and plant fibres.
All workshops will be held at KOZO Studio and Gallery for
small classes.
Fee for each workshop is € 20 – payable on arrival.
The fee includes all art materials and refreshments – children may bring
lunch/snacks.
Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. Participating children are encouraged to attend as regularly as possible to keep the integrity and continuity of the project but no booking fees or payments are required in advance. KOZO Studio and Gallery operates a child protection policy.
www.kozogallery.com
E-mail: tundetune@gmail.com
T: 056-7793265