35 Years of Ethnographic Photography and Ceramics
LAS MUJERES EN ARCILLA: LAS ALFARERAS DE LA CHAMBA
35 Anos La Fotografia ethnografica y Ceramica
1. Summary: Women in Clay is a photographic and ceramic exhibit that documents a centuries old folk ceramic technology and discusses the impact of rapid social change on a peasant village in southern Colombia. Besides the color and black and white photo images there are information panels describing ceramic technology and social and cultural issues such as changing gender roles and child labor. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette review states “sensitive and telling photographs,” “the inherent beauty of these works, and the sovereign right of the villagers to a dignified life, makes it worth the effort to learn about the issues involved.”
2. Photograph Dimensions: The exhibit is primarily 72 small, medium and large color and black and white photographs mounted on ¾ inch (1.9 cm) Gatorboard (various dimensions of photos provided upon request). Not all photos need to be displayed. The entire photographic exhibit is shipped in 3 wooden containers approximately 5’h x 7’l x 1’d. (1.5 x 2.1 x .3 meters). Information labels are provided for all photo panels. There are, in addition, 3 large exterior entrance panels, as well as curator and photographers statement panels. There are no special needs or interactive environments.
3. Video documentary: An 18 minute documentary on the village ceramic technology is optional and available through Penn State Media. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette calls it “beautifully filmed and informative.”
4. Ceramic artifacts: The original exhibit contained approximately 200 ceramic artifacts. A video, “Women in Clay: A Sample Museum Layout” is available that suggests various ceramic displays. The ceramic aspect of the exhibit is optional.
5. Floor plan and size. The original exhibit was housed in 6 medium sized rooms; the exhibit would be suitable for a wide variety of environments and can be set up according to your needs. The original show utilized approximately 180 linear feet (49 meters) of wall space. One large panel is 6’x12’ (1.8 x 3.7 meters). There are no ceiling height limitations. A video, “Women in Clay: A Sample Museum Layout,” provides a sample floor plan and is available upon request.
6. Catalogues are available pending supply and costs are negotiable.
7. Rental fee: Negotiable. Financial consideration may be given to smaller institutions and/or those with specific educational missions.
8. Dates of availability: By request. Other scheduled venue information provided upon request.
For more information please contact:
Michael Hood, Dean [log in to unmask] or 724 357 2397
College of Fine Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
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