Fire in Her Hands

Fire in Her Hands is the first retrospective of Elke Blodgett’s visionary ceramics. A potter for over 40 years, she unapologetically forged her path. Her vessels are a conversation of contrasts, a delicate balance between stability and precarity. The exhibition shares the story of an artist whose work gave form to dreams that hone in her works in Raku.

Imagined, planned and curated in collaboration with the Blodgett family, Fire in Her Hands was created. In the minds of those who continue to hold her memory close, Elke was an artist, kiln builder, mother, teacher, community organizer, friend, passionate environmentalist and a force of nature.

Fire in Her Hands runs until August 10.

• In-person tour: July 11 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm & July 25 at noon
• Reception: July 18 from 6 – 8 pm
• Virtual tour: July 31 at noon on Facebook Live