Cavin-Morris Clay

04/22/2025

Akihiro Nikaido
Guinomi, 2019
Ceramic
1.5 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches
3.8 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm
ANk 88

04/22/2025

Robert Fornell
Tengu Mizusashi/Water Container, 2023
Stoneware
6.75 x 5.5 x 5.75 inches
17.1 x 14 x 14.6 cm
RFo 171

04/22/2025

Auguste Elder
Bottle, 2018
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
12.5 x 3.5 x 3 inches
31.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm
AuE 34

04/22/2025

Auguste Elder
Hana'ire: Vase, 2018
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
6.25 x 11.25 x 2.25 inches
15.9 x 28.6 x 5.7 cm
AuE 36

04/21/2025

August Elder now can be seen online and in the gallery

https://www.cavinmorris.com/spotlight-recent-works-by-auguste-elder?mc_cid=54c5ef0606&mc_eid=b54d3dcd06

SPOTLIGHT: RECENT WORKS BY AUGUSTE ELDER

(April 10 - May 17, 2025)

Cavin-Morris Gallery is pleased to announce a spotlight presentation featuring new works by Auguste Elder.

Auguste Elder is a contemporary ceramic artist whose work blends traditional craftsmanship with a deeply conceptual approach to form, texture, and narrative. Born in 1970 in New York City, Elder’s artistic journey is rooted in a diverse cultural background and an early fascination with the interplay between material and meaning. Elder initially pursued studies in fine art and philosophy, having studied pottery independently in Philadelphia, New York, and Paris. His academic foundation instilled a reflective and analytical dimension to his creative practice. He later immersed himself in the world of ceramics, drawn to its tactile nature and the rich history of the medium.

Elder’s work is characterized by its exploration of identity, memory, and the passage of time. His forms often blur the boundaries between sculpture and functional pottery, incorporating organic shapes and textured surfaces that evoke both the natural world and abstract symbolism. Through a nuanced use of glazes and firing techniques, Elder creates surfaces that appear weathered, as though imbued with a sense of history and narrative. Since the early 2000s, Elder’s ceramics have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across the United States and internationally. His pieces have garnered acclaim for their emotional depth and technical mastery, earning him a dedicated following among collectors and institutions alike.

Elder is also a committed educator and advocate for the ceramic arts. He has taught workshops and mentored emerging artists, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and experimentation in ceramic practice. His work challenges traditional notions of utility and aesthetics, inviting viewers to engage with ceramics as a medium for conceptual and cultural dialogue. The artist continues to push the boundaries of contemporary ceramics. His art is a testament to the enduring power of clay as a medium for personal expression and societal reflection, securing his place as a leading voice in the field.

Auguste Elder, Eratic IX, 2023,
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
14.75 x 11 x 8.5 inches,
37.5 x 27.9 x 21.6 cm,
AuE 30

Auguste Elder,
Bottle, 2018,
Wood-fired stoneware, natural ash glaze
12.5 x 3.5 x 3 inches,
31.8 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm,
AuE 34

04/19/2025

Izabella Ortiz and Melanie Ferguson in the niche

04/16/2025

Melanie Ferguson
A Dance in the Fog, 2024
Hand built stoneware, layered slips, oxide stains, India Ink, graphite, fired in oxidation
12 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches
30.5 x 26.7 x 26.7 cm
MFe 69

04/16/2025

Melanie Ferguson
The Lightest Touch Teases its Presence, 2023
Hand built stoneware, sgraffito through layered underglaze, manganese matte liner glaze with iridescent gloss at rippled edges
13 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches
33 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm
MFe 73

04/16/2025

Melanie Ferguson
Guardians of the Sacred Well, 2021
Hand built red stoneware with distress design elements, oxide stains, glaze
14 x 11 x 11 inches
35.6 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm
MFe 60

04/14/2025

04/09/2025

OPENING TOMORROW!!!!

CAVIN-MORRIS GALLERY
529 W 20th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011
t. 212.226.3768
[email protected]
http://www.cavinmorris.com

Join us Thursday, April 10th from
6-8pm for the opening reception!

SPOTLIGHT: RECENT WORKS BY AUGUSTE ELDER

(April 10 - May 17, 2025)

Cavin-Morris Gallery is pleased to announce a spotlight presentation featuring new works by Auguste Elder.

Auguste Elder is a contemporary ceramic artist whose work blends traditional craftsmanship with a deeply conceptual approach to form, texture, and narrative. Born in 1983 in New York City, Elder’s artistic journey is rooted in a diverse cultural background and an early fascination with the interplay between material and meaning. Elder initially pursued studies in fine art and philosophy, having studied pottery independently in Philadelphia, New York, and Paris. His academic foundation instilled a reflective and analytical dimension to his creative practice. He later immersed himself in the world of ceramics, drawn to its tactile nature and the rich history of the medium.

Elder’s work is characterized by its exploration of identity, memory, and the passage of time. His forms often blur the boundaries between sculpture and functional pottery, incorporating organic shapes and textured surfaces that evoke both the natural world and abstract symbolism. Through a nuanced use of glazes and firing techniques, Elder creates surfaces that appear weathered, as though imbued with a sense of history and narrative. Since the early 2000s, Elder’s ceramics have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across the United States and internationally. His pieces have garnered acclaim for their emotional depth and technical mastery, earning him a dedicated following among collectors and institutions alike.

Elder is also a committed educator and advocate for the ceramic arts. He has taught workshops and mentored emerging artists, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and experimentation in ceramic practice. His work challenges traditional notions of utility and aesthetics, inviting viewers to engage with ceramics as a medium for conceptual and cultural dialogue. The artist continues to push the boundaries of contemporary ceramics. His art is a testament to the enduring power of clay as a medium for personal expression and societal reflection, securing his place as a leading voice in the field.

Auguste Elder, Ochoko lll, 2021, Wood-fired stoneware
1.75 x 2.5 x 2.25 inches, 4.4 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm, AuE 23

Auguste Elder, Canteen, 2018, Wood-fired stoneware
14.5 x 13.5 x 3 inches, 36.8 x 34.3 x 7.6 cm, AuE 16

04/08/2025

Patricia Shone
Erosion Bottle, 2022
Saggar fired stoneware, tenmoku glaze interior
7.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
18.4 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm
PtS 1

04/08/2025

Akihiro Nikaido
Katakuchi, 2019
Ceramic
3 x 3.25 x 2.75 inches
7.6 x 8.3 x 7 cm
ANk 123

04/08/2025

Jumpei Kaneshige
Bizen Sake Vessel
Ceramic
4.75 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches
12.1 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm
JuK 6

04/08/2025

Rob Barnard
Flattened Bottle, 2010
Oil fired stoneware, crawl glaze
12 x 7 x 5 inches
30.5 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm
RBa 17

04/01/2025

Aaron Scythe
Yobitsugi style flower bottle, 2024
Stoneware and porcelain
10 x 5 x 5 inches
25.4 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm
ASc 63