Talks

Material Bodies: Conversations, Clay and the Midwest Landscape

Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
3816 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

The conversation will be moderated by Chicago artist and curator Catherine Schwalbe, whose practice spans sculpture, installation, mixed media, found objects, site specific work, and social practice. Schwalbe maintains Haptic Studio and Residency, shares a clay studio at Ripple Studios, and teaches at Lillstreet Art Center.

The program offers an opportunity to hear directly from participating artists about their work, their relationship to clay, and the regional context surrounding contemporary ceramic practice.


Featured Artists:

Aaron Becker

Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-González

Mirentxu Ganzarain

Suzanne Long

Henry Tyson


Location:

Oliva Gallery

3816 W. Armitage Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647


Image: Suzanne Long, Lamb of God take away the sins of the world

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