Art & Artifact: Fruits of fire

Married Michigan artists Nathan Grubich and Amanda St.Hilaire-Grubich create soda-fired ceramics that bridge the gap between sculpture and function. Having background studies in biology, oceanography and anthropology their work references found objects and artifacts found amidst nature. The intrigue and interest in nature and the contemporary world creates a correlation between art and artifact. The symbiotic relationship between the two in the studio provides the balance between form and surface texture. Both artists interchangeably use forms and textures created by one another to create a unified body of work.

Gallery Fifty is offering two "Fruits of Fire" sets. The "fruits" are actually rattles with different sounds and tones. They are cradled in a vessel that it approximately 5" tall by 8" in diameter. Sets sell for $270 (shown) and $280 respectively. Email christie@galleryfifty.com for close-up photos and more information.