Sonnenberg will give an overview of his work during this artist talk, including his hand-built ceramic sculptures that echo the decadent elaborations of Baroque and Rococo styles. He will also talk about his process and the underlying themes and inspirations for his work, which include Greek mythology.
Sonnenberg will give an overview of his work during this artist talk, including his hand-built ceramic sculptures that echo the decadent elaborations of Baroque and Rococo styles. He will also ... view more »
Sonnenberg will give an overview of his work during this artist talk, including his hand-built ceramic sculptures that echo the decadent elaborations of Baroque and Rococo styles. He will also talk about his process and the underlying themes and inspirations for his work, which include Greek mythology.
Sonnenberg will give an overview of his work during this artist talk, including his hand-built ceramic sculptures that echo the decadent elaborations of Baroque and Rococo styles. He will also talk about his process and the underlying themes and inspirations for his work, which include Greek mythology.
Sonnenberg’s talk will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Eskenazi Hall’s Basile Auditorium. A reception will follow.
Guests who prefer to attend virtually can register in advance through Zoom at go.iu.edu/4MJJ.
LGBTQIA+ STUDENT FORUM
This event is free and open to the public and is presented as part of a two-day LGBTQIA+ Student Forum made possible by a gift from the Indiana University Queer Philanthropy Circle and a Pride-filled donor.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Anthony Sonnenberg (b. 1986) earned a B.A. in 2009 with an emphasis in Italian and Art History and an M.F.A. in 2012 in Sculpture at the University of Washington. His work ranges from porcelain to performance and has been shown across the United States and internationally. He has been awarded residencies at the Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency (2017; 2008), the Lawndale Artist Studio Program (2016), Sculpture Space (2014), the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts (2014), and Pilchuck Glass School (2012). Recent exhibitions of his work include the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Contemporary Art Museum in Houston, and the Fuller Craft Museum in Boston. The artist lives and works in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Sonnenberg’s talk is presented in conjunction with It’s the only life that I’ve ever known, a group exhibition featuring the work of Herron alumni who identify as queer. The show will be on view in Eskenazi Hall’s Marsh Gallery from March 22 through April 22.
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As an institution of higher education, Indiana University encourages and supports the free and civil exchange of ideas and academic freedom and regularly invites speakers from diverse perspectives to our campuses. Visit freespeech.iu.edu for more information.
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