Jack Fischer Gallery in conjunction with California College of the Arts is pleased to present an artist talk with Julian Watts. Watts was recently named the Wornick Distinguished Visiting Professor of Wood Arts at California College of the Arts and will speak about his artist practice and current exhibition particles shown at the gallery.
In this series of new works, the artist attempts to break out of his confines of referencing everyday functional objects such as spoons and bowls, and focuses on exploring more subtle and abstract ideas about the human body and its natural environment.
Julian Watts is an artist and woodworker based in Alpine, Oregon. Born and raised in San Francisco, he spent his youth in his father's sculpture studio, eventually leaving to study at the University of Oregon where he received a BFA in sculpture and a certificate in folklore studies. After graduating, he returned to San Francisco where he worked under several fine furniture makers, learning traditional woodworking techniques. This combination of contemporary art and traditional woodworking influences laid the foundation for his art practice, beginning with experimental hand carved spoons and bowls, and currently encompassing wooden sculpture, furniture making, drawing, painting, music, and stone carving. He is represented by Patrick Parrish and BDDW in New York, and shows with Jack Fischer Gallery and Heath Ceramics in San Francisco and Los Angeles. His work has been shown at Fog Fair, Design Miami, the London Design Festival, and Salone del Mobile Milan. He has been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, American Craft Magazine, The New Yorker, as well as numerous others. His work has been included at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art and The London Design Museum, where he was recently honored as a finalist for the Loewe Craft Prize. Outside of his studio practice, Watts has taught at Anderson Ranch Arts Center and was recently named Wornick Distinguished Visiting Professor of Wood Arts at California College of the Arts.
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Artist Talk: Julian Watts
Jack Fischer Gallery in conjunction with California College of the Arts is pleased to present an artist talk with Julian Watts. Watts was recently named the Wornick Distinguished Visiting Professor of Wood Arts at California College of the Arts and will speak about his artist practice and current exhibition particles shown at the gallery.
In this series of new works, the artist attempts to break out of his confines of referencing everyday functional objects such as spoons and bowls, and focuses on exploring more subtle and abstract ideas about the human body and its natural environment.
Julian Watts is an artist and woodworker based in Alpine, Oregon. Born and raised in San Francisco, he spent his youth in his father's sculpture studio, eventually leaving to study at the University of Oregon where he received a BFA in sculpture and a certificate in folklore studies. After graduating, he returned to San Francisco where he worked under several fine furniture makers, learning traditional woodworking techniques. This combination of contemporary art and traditional woodworking influences laid the foundation for his art practice, beginning with experimental hand carved spoons and bowls, and currently encompassing wooden sculpture, furniture making, drawing, painting, music, and stone carving. He is represented by Patrick Parrish and BDDW in New York, and shows with Jack Fischer Gallery and Heath Ceramics in San Francisco and Los Angeles. His work has been shown at Fog Fair, Design Miami, the London Design Festival, and Salone del Mobile Milan. He has been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, American Craft Magazine, The New Yorker, as well as numerous others. His work has been included at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art and The London Design Museum, where he was recently honored as a finalist for the Loewe Craft Prize. Outside of his studio practice, Watts has taught at Anderson Ranch Arts Center and was recently named Wornick Distinguished Visiting Professor of Wood Arts at California College of the Arts.
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