CRLZ PRESENTS: “NEOTERIC ARTIFACTS”
The Path Museum is thrilled to announce Neoteric Artifacts, a captivating ceramics and sculpture exhibition curated by CRLZ, opening on October 11th and running through November 25th, 2024. This unique showcase will spotlight the exceptional talents of sculptors and ceramicists based in Atlanta, Georgia, offering an extraordinary journey of discovery for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.
The exhibition will feature works from an array of eight distinguished local artists, each contributing their own perspective to the evolving conversation about form, material, and artistic expression. From abstract forms to finely detailed pieces, the artworks in Neoteric Artifacts explore the intersection of tradition and modernity, showcasing the rich artistic landscape in Atlanta.
CRLZ| CRLZ is an Atlanta based artist exploring the relationship of elegance and the uncanny. With 10 years of experience, CRLZ crafts detailed, modern artifacts that push the boundaries of conventional beauty. Known for incorporating eyes and other features into their work, CRLZ's art is a testament to the versatility and beauty of ceramics.
MITCHELL BIGGIO| Mitchell Biggio’s work features landscape and architectural elements to depict shifting topographic moments where memory and emotion are solidified into shape and line. In this abstraction, they aim to formulate a visual vocabulary to create and explore narratives through form. The resulting work encourages engagement by revealing value, light, and shadow based on the interaction with the viewer.
Emily Llamazales| Emily Llamazales is an interdisciplinary artist whose work draws from science-fiction and reimagined biology in order to address concerns about our ecological future. She holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studio Art and Design from the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art (2019), was selected as a finalist for the 2023 Emerging Artist Fellowship by Atlanta Celebrates Photography, awarded a 2022/2023 Emerging Artist Award from the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and is a recipient of a 2022 Idea Capital Grant (Atlanta)
Quamaine Giles| Quamaine Giles, a Multi-Disciplinary Artist, creatively works in abstract painting, tattooing, and custom framing. His work is concentrated on the intersection between people, our planet, and “trash.” His paintings consist of acrylic paint, reclaimed paper, magazines, cardboard, oil pastels, fabric, and sawdust. He constructs these paintings from fragments of found material—objects often discarded or deemed useless—ultimately creating his own paper medium to paint on. Through bonding, cutting, and tearing the repurposed materials, he creates irregularly shaped paintings that are the antithesis of the standard square canvas, giving them a distinctive appeal. His bodies of work ignite social conversations about what is deemed beautiful.
Masela Nkolo| Masela Nkolo, a multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, was born in Kinshasa, Congo, where he specialized in large-scale sculpture at the academy of fine arts. His creative journey is deeply influenced by his experiences during the Congo Civil War, including repairing oil lanterns for his community amid power shortages. He repurposes discarded lanterns and other objects into creatures that embody human experiences, while screwdrivers once used for protection now add aesthetic and emotional depth to his masks. Through his art, Masela aims to provoke reflection, inspire change, and foster meaningful community engagement.
Ugo Agoruah| Ugo Agoruah is an Igbo-American multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into the relationship between consciousness and the surrounding world. Utilizing a variety of mediums, he aims to deepen the connection between medium and subject matter. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, art history, culture, and human interactions, Ugo creates transcendental and didactic art. His practice involves crafting imaginary worlds and characters that reflect and comment on our own reality.
Santi Saucedo| Santi Saucedo is a ceramic artist living in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrated for his contemporary spiritual figurines and experimental glazes. His work, inspired by his Mexican heritage, combines innovative textures and colors with ancient forms to evoke a sense of intimate connection and introspection.
Mecha Panda| Born to Korean immigrant parents, Mecha Panda grew up immersed in a vibrant world of comic books, anime, and surrealism, which fueled his imagination and passion for art. After a nearly decade-long hiatus, he reignited his artistic journey in July of the previous year. His work is characterized by an oddly incongruent yet thematically cohesive style.