House of... New ceramics by Melinda Laz Sept 26 - Nov 6, 2018 Rise & Shine Cafe, 5126 W. 29th Ave., DenverMy new series of House pieces will be on view at the Rise & Shine cafe later this month. The series is a playful commentary on the things we keep (and lose) in our houses, and the bigger ideas of what a house can be. A dozen ceramic works will be on view, each mounted on a … [Read more...]
Final week of my show at Valkarie Gallery
It's been a pleasure to have my pieces on view the past two months at Valkarie Gallery and now the show is coming to an end - Sat, July 28 is the last day to view the work there. I stretched myself with this work, creating several technical challenges new to me with building ceramics and with the display itself. I also challenged myself to speak about very personal themes. I'm a private person so … [Read more...]
Collections & Recollections @ Valkarie Gallery, Jun 1 – July 29
My recent works are on view now through July 29 at Valkarie Fine Art, 445 S Saulsbury St in Lakewood, CO. Visit http://www.valkariefineart.com for details. I'm calling this show "Collections & Recollections." Here are a few quick gallery installation shots. … [Read more...]
New website, new art media, newfound inspiration
This new website has been a long time coming. Ten years in fact. Since that time, technology has continued to evolve and change, and I have been (very) slow to adapt. It seems fitting to finally update my website at a time when my artwork is shifting and transitioning so dramatically.I have thought of and labeled myself a printmaker since I graduated from undergrad at Wash U in St. Louis in … [Read more...]