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Solo art pottery exhibition by Marc Grobman

at Jennifer Joyce Pottery Studio and Gallery

3028 Pico Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Opening: Saturday October 13, 2007

5pm – 8pm.

Running through October 27 and on view for the Pico Artists At Work/ Pico Art Walk on October 14.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Marc Grobman is "unearthed" at Jennifer Joyce Pottery Gallery

Santa Monica CA – September 20, 2007 Jennifer Joyce Pottery Studio and Gallery presents "unearthed" a solo exhibition of art pottery by Marc Grobman. The public is invited to an opening Saturday, October 13 from 5 pm to 8 pm and pieces will be on view through Saturday October 27. The show will be on view during the Pico Art Walk on October 14.

Grobman's work is abstract yet strikingly familiar. With references to nature, the pieces recall human, plant and animal forms, at once playful, dramatic, grotesque and sensual. Though not conceived as functional pottery, many of the works are vase forms that are glazed to be water-tight. The pieces are wheel-thrown and then enhanced with hand-building and sculpting.

"I like to call it punk pottery," says Grobman of the thorny, pock-marked vessels, "But there are a lot of other influences. Modern design, outsider art, Antonio Gaudi's organic shapes, California Funk – it's all in there."

A professional graphic designer and editor of the quirky online magazine www.Quixo.com, this is Grobman's first solo show. Earlier this year he began a campaign to improve the design of Donald T. Sterling Corporation's ads in the LA Times, earning much blog buzz and a "Website of the Month" mention in Los Angeles Magazine.

Jennifer Joyce Gallery and Pottery Studio is located at 3028 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica at the corner of 31st Street and Pico Blvd., directly across the street from McCabe's Guitar Shop and one block west of Trader Joe's.

For more than 10 years Jennifer Joyce has focused on creating functional and sculptural ceramics while offering ceramics classes to artists and non-artists out of her Santa Monica studio.

An online preview of the exhibition can be found at http://www.quixo.com/unearthed  where visitors can take several pottery pieces for a little spin.

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Joyce

jenniferjoyce@gmail.com

(310) 392-4626

Marc Grobman

artshow@quixo.com

(310) 663-6479

Past Events:

Jennifer was teaching at the Crossroads Summer School and at Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center this summer as well as teaching her ongoing classes at the Pico Studio. For information please call 310.392.4626.

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Past Events:

Just In Time...Holiday Gift Sale

Featuring Works by...

Jennifer Joyce,

Sue Keane and Ernie Carlos

Friday, December 15 ......4 to 8 pm

Saturday, December 16....11 to 5 pm

at the Jennifer Joyce Pottery Studio & Gallery...3028 Pico Blvd...Santa Monica, CA 90405......phone: 310-392-4626

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November 11, 2006

Exhibition, Sale & Reception

at Artistic Picture Frames / Blue 7 Gallery

5-9pm

3129 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405

PICO ARTISTS AT WORK

ARTISTS: 30 + galleries, studios, workshops, classes.

DATES: Sunday, Oct 15, 2006 10AM – 5PM

WHERE: Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica. From 34th St. to Santa Monica High School

The Pico Improvement Organization presents the first “Pico Artists at Work” scheduled for Sunday Oct 15th from 10A.M. to 5P.M.

This is the first event that co-ordinates and showcases more than 30 artistic enterprises and activities that happen all along Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica.

Pico is the workshop of Santa Monica – gritty, real, and buzzing – where exciting things are made every day. Many galleries and artists will offer demonstrations, educational materials, and promotional items in addition to artwork for sale.

Shuttle vans will make stops at centralized locations. Virginia Ave Park, located on Pico Boulevard, will host local artists, various arts organizations and a performance venue.

Raffles for artwork will benefit non-profits Westside Pregnancy Center and Stitches From The Heart both located on Pico Boulevard.

Made By Heart, Defined by Desire "24 great ceramic artists explore gifts and giving"

Show Is Ongoing Until February 18, 2006

Studio Show & Sale
Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 2005

Artists:
Karen Atkinson
John Drake
Jennifer Joyce
Sue Keane
Laurie McCormick

Hours:
Saturday 4:00-8:00
Sunday 2:00-5:00