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Gallery Exhibit: Chris Boedigheimer
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- May-June 2013
Chris Boedigheimer | Litchfield | Pottery
Chris Boedigheimer of Litchfield will exhibit his pottery at the SMAHC Gallery May 2 through June 28, 2013. Boedigheimer graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, emphasis in Ceramics. He has spent the last two years apprenticing under Craig Edwards in New London, MN with a special interest in learning to fire traditional wood fired kilns.
SMAHC is excited to showcase the work of a potter in its gallery, the first time it has been able to do so since moving to its new location. Talking about his work, Boedigheimer shared that many methods may be used to heat a kiln to fire pottery, but wood-fired kilns add a little something extra. Boedigheimer says, “Wood-firing is more traditional,
SMAHC is excited to showcase the work of a potter in its gallery, the first time it has been able to do so since moving to its new location. Talking about his work, Boedigheimer shared that many methods may be used to heat a kiln to fire pottery, but wood-fired kilns add a little something extra. Boedigheimer says, “Wood-firing is more traditional,
more earthy, using natural materials. It results in a certain amount of spontaneity. I like a little mystery, a little chance. Ash from a wood-fired kiln can mix with glaze in unusual ways, creating unique patterns. Mixing your own glazes allows you to change ingredients to try and guide your results.” Boedigheimer also has been experimenting with using coiled rope techniques to impress patterns into the clay, resulting in pottery that is pleasing to the eye and interesting to touch.
The public is invited to visit the SMAHC gallery in downtown Marshall to meet Chris Boedigheimer at a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 2. Regular Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
The public is invited to visit the SMAHC gallery in downtown Marshall to meet Chris Boedigheimer at a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 2. Regular Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
