by Janera Soloman, Pittsburgh City Paper

Going beyond traditional vessels and pots, Black Clay is a smartly organized show of contemporary sculpture, with diverse subject matter and work that is figurative, abstract and conceptual. Moreso than many exhibitions of contemporary artists, it ranges widely in its representation of themes, references and ideas.

The exhibition at Gallery 209/9, curated by artist Sharif Bey, showcases eight African-American artists either from Pittsburgh or from Philadelphia, with ties to Pittsburgh. The artists share teaching and learning experiences at venues including The Clay Studio, Manchester Craftmen’s Guild, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Women of Visions….

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