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News: Piece by Roane State’s Wilkerson chosen for show at prestigious Companion Gallery

This whimsical sculptural drinking vessel created by Roane State associate art professor Bryan Wilkerson has been accepted in an upcoming show at The Companion Galley in Humboldt, Tenn., titled "CONDUCTIVITY - The Many Faces of Copper in Ceramics" and featuring potters from across the nation.

Aug. 11, 2017

By Bob Fowler
Roane State staff writer

A Roane State art professor’s inspired creations continue to win widespread recognition and awards.

Bryan Wilkerson’s sculptural cup was accepted for a group show titled “CONDUCTIVITY – The Many Faces of Copper in Ceramics.”

Wilkerson’s entry is among 160 cups, mugs, tumblers and other drinking vessels by 75 potters across the country that will be on exhibit at the prestigious Companion Gallery in Humboldt, Tenn., in September.

The entries will be available for viewing at the gallery, located on the 25-acre Crown Winery vineyard in the West Tennessee city as well as online at https://companiongallery.com.

“It’s an amazing piece,” gallery owner Eric Botbyl said of Wilkerson’s creation. “It’s more than a cup.”

Titled “Ye’ Shall Never Drink from this Cup,” the submission is a whimsical vessel shaped like a skull and crossbones made from Raku stoneware, paper, wood and a 3D printed flag holder.

“As far as metals go, copper has the widest spectrum of color potential,” Botbyl said. The colors that emerge are “affected by other metals and the atmosphere it’s fired in.”

Master potter Dick Lehman of Goshen, Ind., selected the entries. Wilkerson in an email described Lehman as a “ceramic legend.”

Wilkerson has been at Roane State since 1999. He teaches computer art, ceramics and other art courses, and his works have won several awards and been included in shows, galleries and public art exhibitions.

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