mikhail zakin retrospective catalog
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Mikhail Zakin’s Journey in Clay
A Retrospective Show & Sale
Mikhail Zakin’s Journey in ClayA Retrospective Show and Sale
May 4 - June 4, 2013Mikhail Zakin Gallery, Demarest, NJ
Introduction:
The Art School at Old Church is thrilled to be exhibiting the work of the visionary artist and mentor Mikhail Zakin. Exhibited at the nonprofit organization she cofounded almost 40 years ago are over 250 works from different times and places in her artistic career. Although Mikhail envisioned herself as a mentor before being an artist, she was prolific in the creation and execution of a large body of work throughout her life.
Very traditional in execution and technique, Mikhail’s work is also radical in its scope and breadth. Many of the works are so complete in both their formal and conceptual qualities they seem to have been created effortlessly. The thunderous rage of a waterfall, the subtle folds of implied fabric and the seeds of future alien life forms are just a few of the references that shine through Zakin’s work.
Mostly found in smaller intimate works, these ideas embodied in her work are also direct translations of her own philosophy on life and creativity. Her work brings forth the prehistoric, the modern, and future times to come, sometimes all in one sculpture. Seemingly created with such ease, many pieces are very much like Mikhail’s own personality, bold and fully articulated, yet tempered with a subtlety and nuance that only a true master could embody.
A warm thanks to all of Mikhail’s students and members of the Art School community for being part of the journey Mikhail initiated. Through her vision and dedication to art and creativity Mikhail’s journey will continue in all the lives she has touched so profoundly.
Maria DanzigerExecutive Director
Edward WhittemorePresident, Board of Directors
John J. McGurkGallery Director
“...there are still worlds to discover, still lessons to be learned from people and from clay. I have been sustained by the love of dear teachers and friends, who opened doors and showed me the way, by students (who were also my teachers), who allowed me to share what I knew and who nourished me as they grew. I have felt priviledged to play some small part in this great yearning for mean-ing in life through art and craft making.”
- Mikhail Zakin Mentor and Artist
51. Untitled (Waterfall), 12.5 x 4.5 x 3”, salt glazed stoneware 111. Untitled (Waterfall), 13.5 x 6 x 2”, salt glazed stoneware 115. Untitled (Waterfall), 12 x 4.5 x 3”, carbonized stoneware
Waterfalls
112. Untitled (Waterfall), 10.25 x 3.5 x 2”, salt glazed stoneware 113. Untitled (Waterfall), 11.5 x 3.5 x 3”, carbonized stoneware 109. Untitled (Waterfall), 14 x 5.5 x 4”, salt glazed stoneware
144. Untitled (Fissured Earth), 3 x 16.5 x 14”, salt glazed stoneware 133. Untitled (Seascape), 2.25 x 18.5 x 18.5”, salt glazed stoneware
Standing Platters
137. Untitled (Seascape), 2.5 x 17.5 x 16”, salt glazed stoneware
151. Untitled (Platter), 2.5 x 16 x 11.5”, stoneware
29. Untitled (Platter), 1.5 x 13 x 8”, stoneware
134. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 3 x 6.5 x 6”salt glazed stoneware
157. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 3.5 x 5.75 x 4.5”salt glazed porcelain
88. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 3 x 6 x 6.5”salt glazed stoneware
Metamorphic Forms
159. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 3.25 x 7.75 x 7.5”salt glazed stoneware
140. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 4.5 x 8 x 8”salt glazed stoneware
64. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 2.5 x 5.5 x 4.5”carbonized stoneware
48. Untitled (Fruit Tray), 2 x 16.5 x 4.5”, salt glazed stoneware
62. Untitled (Tray), 1.75 x 12 x 5”, stoneware
41. Untitled (Candle Tray), 1.5 x 11 x 4”, carbonized stoneware
Functional Trays
43. Untitled (Fruit Tray), 2 x 14 x 3”, porcelain
40. Untitled (Candle Tray), 2 x 13 x 4”, stoneware
199. Untitled (Candle Tray), 3 x 10 x 6”, stoneware
213. Untitled (Taos Form), 11 x 4 x 4.5”carbonized stoneware
56. Untitled (Taos Form), 7.25 x 3.5 x 3”salt glazed stoneware
54. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 8.25 x 4.5 x 5”salt glazed stoneware
Standing Forms
55. Untitled (Metamorphic Form), 10.25 x 5.5 x 4”salt glazed stoneware
107. Untitled (Taos Form), 12 x 3.5 x 3”salt glazed stoneware
147. Untitled (Taos Form), 9.5 x 4.25 x 2.5”salt glazed stoneware
7. Untitled (Metamorphic Form, lidded), 2.5 x 8.5 x 5”, salt glazed stoneware
35. Untitled (Sea Creature), 2 x 8 x 3”, salt glazed stoneware
121. Untitled (Incense Holder), 1.5 x 9.5 x 4.5”, salt glazed porcelain
Functional Creatures
233. Untitled (Bug Form, lidded), 2.5 x 7 x 2.5”, carbonized stoneware
189. Untitled (Metamorphic Form, lidded), 4.5 x 8 x 3.5”, salt glazed stoneware
124. Untitled (Incense Holder), 1.5 x 3.25 x 9.25”, salt glazed stoneware
83. Untitled (Vase), 19.25 x 5.5 x 3.5”, stoneware 60. Untitled (Vase), 9.5 x 3 x 2”, porcelain 84. Untitled (Vase), 19 x 5 x 3.5”, stoneware
Vase Forms
108. Untitled (Vase), 11.5 x 2 x 2”, carbonized stoneware 20. Untitled (Vase), 9.5 x 2.5 x 2.5”, stoneware 106. Untitled (Vase), 10.5 x 2 x 2”, stoneware
99. Untitled (Sea Creature), 5.5 x 12.5 x 4.5”, salt glazed stoneware
Sea Creatures
24. Untitled (Sea Creature), 5 x 8 x 16”, salt glazed porcelain
102. Untitled (Sea Creature), 2.75 x 4.5 x 10”, salt glazed stoneware
178. Untitled (Sea Creature), 4.25 x 4 x 15”, salt glazed stoneware
177. Untitled (Articulated Creature), 4 x 10.5 x 7.5”, salt glazed stoneware 208. Untitled (Articulated Creature), 3.25 x 7.5 x 5”, salt glazed stoneware
Articulated Creatures
23. Untitled (Articulated Creature), 5.25 x 6 x 14”, salt glazed stoneware 118. Untitled (Articulated Creature), 3.5 x 3.5 x 17”, salt glazed stoneware
94. Untitled (Owl, lidded), 11.25 x 6 x 4.5”salt glazed stoneware
95. Untitled (Owl, lidded), 12.5 x 6 x 6”salt glazed stoneware
96. Untitled (Owl, lidded), 8.5 x 5.5 x 4.5”salt glazed stoneware
Animals
179. Untitled (Bug, lidded), 4.25 x 8 x 3.25”, salt glazed stoneware
162. Untitled (Elephant), 4 x 3.75 x 7”, salt glazed stoneware
220. Untitled (Bird, lidded), 3 x 4.5 x 5”, carbonized stoneware
12. Untitled (Pillow), 3.5 x 8 x 3.5”, salt glazed stoneware 11. Untitled (Pillow), 3 x 6.5 x 3”, salt glazed stoneware
Decorative Forms
28. Untitled (Plate), 1 x 10 x 10”, salt glazed stoneware 237. Untitled (Plate), 1.5 x 9.5 x 9.5”, carbonized stoneware
80. Untitled (Tray), 2.5 x 7 x 5”, stoneware
82. Untitled (Tray), 1.25 x 6.5 x 5”, stoneware
200. Untitled (Tray), 3 x 7 x 7.5”, carbonized stoneware
Functional Forms
81. Untitled (Tray), 1.5 x 9 x 5.75”, salt glazed red clay
37. Untitled (Salt Holder), 3.5 x 8 x 2.25”, salt glazed stoneware
36. Untitled (Salt Holder), 3.5 x 7.5 x 2”, salt glazed stoneware
214. Untitled (Miniatures, lidded), various dimensions, stoneware
215. Untitled (Miniatures, lidded) various dimensions, porcelain
218. Untitled (Miniatures)various dimensions, stoneware
Miniatures
136. Untitled (Bundle), 3 x 5 x 7.75”, salt glazed stoneware 158. Untitled (Bundle), 4 x 6.75 x 5.25”, salt glazed stoneware
Bundles
Exhibition:Mikhail Zakin’s Journey in ClayA Retrospective Show & Sale
May 4 - June 4, 2013
Mikhail Zakin GalleryThe Art School at Old Church
561 Piermont RoadDemarest, NJ 07627
Catalog Design:John J. McGurkGallery Director
Peter SchmidtPhotographer
No images may be reproduced withoutthe written consent of the gallery.
Mikhail Zakin Gallery© 2013
Printer:Custom Museum Publishing LLC
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This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endow-ment for the Arts.