Three Amigos Ceramic Exhibition is a collaboration of ceramic art by artists (L to R) Luke Metz, Michael Bolen and Ben Roti.

Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – Made In Clarkdale’s Corner Gallery announces the opening of its Three Amigos Ceramic Exhibition, a collaboration of ceramic art shared by Ben Roti, Michael Bolen and Luke Metz. Each artist brings a unique vision and approach, all thinking outside the box to merge art and fine craftsmanship.

Although he comes from a long history of wood fired ceramics, Ben Roti’s recent work has transformed into hand-built functional pieces using low-fire earthenware clay inspired by the surrounding red rocks. He builds variations and creates unique layers in each piece similar to a natural landscape. Bright, vibrant colors and a soft, supple finish are characteristic of each piece. Careful consideration is given to the feel and fit of each form, whether it’s a small whiskey cup or a tall slender bottle. Roti’s ware is food, dishwasher and microwave safe.

In the creation of clay forms, Michael Bolen engages in a dance with the clay that honors its ancient and sacred nature. The product of this collaboration is a wide variety of ceramic pieces, both functional and nonfunctional. In this show of Bolen’s most recent work, Asian and primal influenced works in Raku, unique functional stoneware pottery, and enchanting one of a kind Hobbit-like birdhouses will be displayed.

The award winning art of Luke Metz makes a bold statement and pushes boundaries. Each piece is a learning experience for him and contributes to an evolution that is evident in his work. Metz’s attention to detail makes each piece special as he explains, “My art is the result of passionate exploration. What happens if I do this or combine that? is a query that underlies much of my work. I am not looking for my niche. I want my artistic expression to continue to grow.”

The Three Amigos Ceramic Exhibition will be at The Corner Gallery, 921 Main Street in historic downtown Clarkdale, Arizona. For more information, call the gallery at 928-301-9798 or visit its website at www.madeinclarkdale.org. The Gala Opening will be held Friday, May 8, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the show continuing through Friday, June 5, 2015. The gallery hours for this exhibition are Wednesdays through Fridays from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and weekends 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 in the afternoon. The Memorial Day holiday schedule is 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to enjoy this unique exhibition.

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