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Hamlet’s Sleeve

From the fall of 2008 until January of 2010, I created my Hamlet’s Sleeve collection of work inspired by historical clothing design.

In these ceramic vessels, I have taken forms and details from the history of clothing design rather than from the history of ceramic design. My research into historical clothing styles was a natural continuation of my investigation of art historical references.

Using the design details of one discipline to describe another brings a dimension to the work which can be unexpected and often humorous. This cross-breeding of art and design ideas results in vessels such as a gentleman’s coat which is also a vase, and a Dutch collar which is also a bowl.

I used both wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques, allowing each vessel to develop its unique character.

 

Ellen wilkinson

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Ellen Wilkinson ellenwilkinson.blogspot.com Exhibitions
2010	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
2008	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
2006	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
2004	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
2003	Kleinert/James Arts Center, Woodstock, NY
	Woodstock Artists Association, Woodstock, NY
2002	Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston, NY
	Exit Art, New York, NY
2001	Kleinert/James Arts Center, Woodstock, NY
1999	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
1998	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
1997	Hunter College Gallery, New York, NY
1996	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
1995	Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY
1994	Ceres Gallery, New York, NY
1990	James A. Michener Museum, Doylestown, PA
	Port Authority Terminal, New York, NY
1989	M.T.A. Manhattan Exhibition Center, New York, NY
Education
	City University of New York Lehman College, Master of Fine Arts, 1997 Awards: Lehman Foundation Merit Scholarship
	School of Visual Arts New York Campus, Continuing Education, 1986-1990
	Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Four-Year Certificate in Painting, 1982
	Awards:
	Full Tuition Merit Scholarship Franklin C. Watkins Memorial Grant Charles Toppan Prize for Drawing
	Rosemont College Bachelor of Arts, 1979
Affiliations
	State University of New York, Empire State College - Professor of Art
	Museum of Modern Art, NY - Community and Access Programs Volunteer

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