Pottery Beast - Roberto Lugo
Talented ceramic artist Rob Lugo speaks on his incredible journey from graffiti to the pottery wheel, the importance of seeing people of color in art, and his inspirations as an Afro-Latino from Kensington, Philly.
Check out Roberto Lugo's powerful ceramic works featuring depictions of important Black and Brown peoples on classic ceramic style vessels. www.robertolugostudio.com much of his recent work can be seen by clicking the Wexler Gallery link on his site.
Opening Reception Friday July 27
Show open thru September 8th
If you're in the New Haven, CT area check out visiting artist Roberto Lugo at the ArtSpace Opening Reception: Paying Homage: Soil & Site, Ball Snake Ball a joint show with the Teen Summer Apprenticeship Program paying homage to their heros through ceramic tile art, and a group of emerging and mid-career artists, based in cities and small towns across the U.S., who use clay to confront issues of environmental justice specific to their communities. https://artspacenewhaven.org/exhibitions/ball-snake-ball/
Full post coming soon!
Ceramic artist Rob Lugo spit some powerful lyrics on food and body image in his life at the end of our interview.
Ep. 41 — The Table Underground — Jul 27, 2018
