Alumna Molly Hatch (BFA '00) and faculty member Mark Cooper (MFA '80) have work included in the new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, "New Blue and White." The exhibition showcases inventive works in blue and white by 40 international artists and designers; nearly 70 objects in contemporary sculpture, ceramics, fashion, glass, furniture and more offer a new twist on age-old imagery.

Inspired by the rich and varied global legacy of blue-and-white porcelain, today's artists create works that tell contemporary stories incorporating cultural, social, and historical references. To illustrate this, four themes guide visitor engagement with the objects in the exhibition: Cultural Camouflage; Memory and Narrative; Abstract Interpretations; and Political Meaning. On view February 20–July 14, 2013, "New Blue and White" highlights works from the past 15 years across a wide array of media. They range from small porcelains to room-size installations and include never-before-seen creations by artists such as Cooper.

Hatch will provide an Artistic Demonstration of ceramic art on Sunday, March 17, 12–3 pm and
Wednesday, March 20, 5:30–8 pm. Using her grouping of plates inspired by the Baroque painting The Swing, she will demonstrate how she translates two-dimensional drawings and paintings into three-dimensional ceramic forms. She will share her techniques for drawing in clay, including slip inlay and carving.

See the MFA website for more information.

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