Two pieces of Jenny Mastin’s sculptural ceramics are included in the Artspace Artist Association’s “New Works” juried exhibition in Raleigh, NC through February 26, 2001. Both “Oracle” and “Mandrillus Sphinx” (shown above & already sold!) made an impression on juror Melissa Peden. Jenny’s inner vision reflects her knowledge of and interest in global cultures. “Each creation I design may be based on a cultural myth, folklore, legend … My objective with each piece is to exhibit a contemporary interpretation and visual narrative of primal creations.” Find Jenny & her work in #9 CURVE studios & garden, the home of Constance Williams Gallery & Studios.
February 2, 2011 4:27 pm.
“Guardian” by Jenny Mastin (2010)
You can find Jenny Mastin @ Western Piedmont Community College, Morganton, NC this spring, teaching “ANIMAL SCULPTURE” Feb. 25 - April 1, 2010. This class will introduce a variety of approaches to animal sculpture and explore the realms of realism, anthropomorphism, function and fantasy. Also, Jenny will teach “TALKING HEADS” April 8 - May 13, 2010. This class explores various approaches to modeling the head. Focus will be on proportion and features that convey emotion. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, please go to: www.wpcc.edu/continuing_ed.php?cat=91
February 7, 2010 1:16 am.
Contact Jenny @ 828.525.0350
www.jenluma.com
Jenny Mastin is a clay sculptor currently working as a studio artist at Curve Studios in Asheville, North Carolina. Born and raised in the northeastern coastal region of the state she achieved her visual arts education with studio concentrations in Crafts Design, Sculpture and Painting.
Mastin earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Arts Education from East Carolina University’s School of Art and Design and her Master’s degree in Arts Education from Appalachian State University. She has more than 27 years experience working as a professional artist and art educator of children and adults.
Jenny Mastin has exhibited her work in North Carolina since 1989. She has participated in various solo and joint shows in the galleries of Appalachian State University, the Burke and Old Rock School Arts Councils of Burke County, the Gray Gallery of East Carolina’s School of Art and Design, Artspace, the Odyssey Center of Ceramic Arts and the ConVic Studio and Gallery of Asheville. She is included on the artists’ registries of “Handmade in America” and the “North Carolina Arts Council”; a member of the River Arts District and Asheville Area Arts Council, and holds an associate artist membership with the “Artspace Gallery” in Raleigh, NC. She has participated in national exhibitions since 2007.
“Primal” art forms have influenced the imaginations and the works of artists throughout the centuries. They have likewise held my fascination since childhood. Each form, whether a totem, mask, shield, body art or figurine, was created as a means of connecting the physical and spiritual worlds; a way of creating a sacred communion or dialogue between the seen and unseen.
Each creation I design is based on cultural myth, folklore or legend to convey my own personal narrative. My works are hand built, sculptural, low-fired clay forms. The surfaces may be impressed and/or incised with a compilation of textures, patterns and symbols to convey a story. Color is incorporated predominantly through the application of underglazes, oxide stains, and colored slips. Metal, hemp, raffia, and other materials may be added to elaborate and exaggerate the forms. My objective with each piece is to exhibit a contemporary interpretation and visual narrative of primal creations.
Prayer Scepter © 2008 Jenny Mastin
Listening to Your Gut © 2008 Jenny Mastin
Coatlicue © 2008 Jenny Mastin
February 1, 2010 1:18 pm.
Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 has invited CURVE studios’ Greg Vineyard to curate a show celebrating CURVE studios & garden & its artists called “CURVEilinear“. It’s all about what people see and feel when they walk through the doors of the three historic brick buildings at 6, 9 and 12 Riverside Drive in Asheville’s River Arts District. It’s the CURVE studios & garden working studio experience where vistors seven days a week encounter functional clay and decorative ceramics, textiles and weaving, jewelry, metal works, furniture and paintings, plus a beautifully landscaped garden… with a synergistic communication amongst the group nurtured by artist-owner Pattiy Torno’s desire to incubate a creative community. The show runs from January 11 to February 6, 2010. Gallery 86 can be found at 86 North Main Street in Waynesville, NC. or online @ www.haywoodarts.org
December 20, 2009 8:44 am.
“Luna” by Jenny L. Mastin (2009)
The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present its Regional Juried Exhibition of 2009, a new exhibition featuring selected artwork from 46 artists in Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina. The selected art features both traditional and non-traditional work and will be exhibited at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville, from December 14, 2009 - January 29, 2010. A public reception will take place on Friday, January 8, from 5:00-9:00 PM with a brief awards ceremony at 6:00 PM.
For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or www.knoxalliance.com
December 12, 2009 7:30 pm.
