Studio Time + Studio Practice

Have you ever wondered how artists transform raw materials into works of art? Studio Time + Studio Practice showcases how clay, metal, glass, paper, and a variety of other media undergo incredible changes to become meaningful objects. Offering a captivating exploration of the art-making process, the exhibition will spotlight how artists navigate their creative process, using their hands to craft materials and formulate a message informed by personal experiences.

See how Elizabeth Brim transformed an industrial diamond steel plate into an elegant, tasseled pillow, using natural elements like fire and air; and how Jennifer Anderson appropriated the classic form of Charles and Ray Eames’, using adobe over a steel armature to create a new interpretation of mid-century modern furniture.

Objects from the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection, along with a select number of pieces from the UA Little Rock Permanent Collection, will be on view.

Brad Cushman served as guest curator for Studio Time + Studio Practice. For 22 years, Cushman was the gallery director and curator at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he curated over 200 exhibitions. Cushman received an M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art and taught in higher education for 36 years in Oklahoma and Arkansas. His studio practice involves painting, printmaking, and collage.

Programs & Events