On Friday, September 2nd, for Bloomington’s Gallery Walk, By Hand Gallery will be presenting the newest work by Marcy Neiditz who is a Bloomington, Indiana ceramic artist that makes both decorative vessels and sculptural objects. She is inspired by science, nature, biology, the microscopic world, and alien life-forms. Ideas of biological plant-like forms—coming alive, growing, and aging—occupy her imagination. Her current work reflects an abstract and narrative representation of these themes. She combines simple forms with surfaces that have abstract narrative line drawings, texture, pattern, and repetitive design elements.
The work in this show is an exploration of her familiar cast of characters, as well as new characters, new stories, and new forms in clay. Marcy’s process begins with both wheel-thrown and hand-built forms. The process continues with hand painted layers of color, incised sgraffito drawings, glazes, and finishes with several firings in a kiln.
Marcy has worked in clay for over 35 years. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from California State University–Long Beach and a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Indiana University. She currently teaches ceramics as an adjunct professor in the Fine Arts Department of Ivy Tech Community College–Bloomington. Marcy also teaches privately from her studio, and travels for lectures and workshops regionally and nationally. She is a longtime member of the Local Clay Potters’ Guild in Bloomington and is active in the local art community. Her work is exhibited at select art fairs and galleries and is in the collection of several museums and various private collectors. More info on Marcy Neiditz and her artwork can be found on her website: www.marcyneiditz.com
By Hand Gallery is a locally owned, cooperative gallery that currently has 12 artisan members. By Hand Gallery has been in the Bloomington community for over 30 years and has a reputation for selling art works that are of good design and quality craftsmanship. Besides our cooperative members, there are over 70 additional artists who sell their work through By Hand Gallery.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.