Charleston Crafts Gallery, an artist-owned cooperative in downtown Charleston, will present its May exhibition, The Classics: Black & White, opening with a public reception Friday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Classics: Black & White explores contrast, form and surface through a focused palette. Across a range of mediums, artists examine depth, texture and material in nuanced ways, from bold surface treatments to subtle tonal variation. The exhibition highlights how working in black and white can produce work that is both striking and expressive.
Featuring original work by the gallery’s member artists, the exhibition showcases a range of fine craft reflecting the individuality and creative voices of the cooperative.
Featured artists include:
- Gini Steele, a textile artist creating contemporary fiber work that explores texture and structure through both modern and traditional techniques
- Anne John, a ceramic artist known for refined vessels and sculptural forms, with an emphasis on surface and tonal variation
- Marty Biernbaum, a ceramic artist whose work reflects more than four decades in clay, creating pieces that explore layered surfaces and expressive forms
- Laurie Prophater, a jewelry artist working in polymer clay, creating wearable pieces that range from primitive to playful
- Jim Sweeney, a ceramic artist creating vessels and sculptural forms using raku and saggar firing, resulting in one-of-a-kind surfaces
- Ashley Perez, a ceramic artist creating abstract work defined by organic forms, with pieces ranging from minimal palettes to more colorful, tactile surfaces
- Jennifer Brower, a jeweler creating intricate wire-woven pieces inspired by Art Nouveau and Art Deco design
- Amanda Mazza, a soapmaker creating all-natural, handmade soaps inspired by the textures, colors and scents of the natural world
The opening reception will take place during the Charleston Gallery Association’s ArtWalk, a monthly event celebrating the visual arts in downtown Charleston. Visitors are encouraged to include Charleston Crafts Gallery as part of their ArtWalk experience while exploring local galleries and creative spaces.
Opening reception:
- Friday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Charleston Crafts Gallery, 140-D East Bay St., Charleston
- Free admission
- Light refreshments will be served
The exhibition will be on view throughout May during regular gallery hours.
About Charleston Crafts Gallery:
Founded in 1989, Charleston Crafts Gallery is one of the city’s oldest artist-operated cooperatives, featuring fine craft across multiple mediums, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, wood and mixed media. The gallery supports working artists while offering visitors a connection to Charleston’s creative community.
Location:
- 140-D East Bay St.
- Charleston, SC 29401
- Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Free admission
For more information, call 843-501-7522, email charlestoncraftsgallery@gmail.com or visit charlestoncraftsgallery.com.