"Under the Black and Baltic Deep" draws attention to the long history of achievement in ceramics in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. NCC’s exhibition will highlight dramatic new efforts in ceramics with the introduction of nine contemporary makers from across the three countries. Curated by Sarah Millfelt and Robert Silberman, the show is supported by exhibition liaisons in Lithuania—Tomas J. Daunora and the Kvadratas Cultural Initiatives Group; in Estonia—ceramic artist Juss Heinsalu; and in Latvia—exhibitions coordinator at the Riga Porcelain Museum, Ieva Naglina. Additionally, this exhibition is supported by a curatorial advisor, Anthony Stellaccio, an American scholar and artist. Participating artists include: from Estonia: Kris Lemsalu, Leo Rohlin, and Anne Türn; from Latvia: Diana Boitmane, Dainis Pundurs, and Juta Rindina; and from Lithuania: Ieva Bertašiūtė-Grosbaha, Danutė Jazgevičiūtė, and Egidijus Radvenskas.

"Rafael Peréz" features the work of Spanish sculptor Rafael “Rafa” Peréz partners an educated control of the material with the independent actions of the fire. He says, “My work is about surprising myself and the audience, using white porcelain and black earthenware clay, fired at high-temperature."

Opening reception October 12, 6 - 9 p.m.

Join exhibition liaisons Tomas J. Daunora, Juss Heinsalu, and Ieva Naglina, and curatorial advisor, Anthony Stellaccio, for a discussion about contemporary Baltic ceramics, led by moderator Robert Silberman, on October 13. This event is free, but advanced registration is required.