Dan Towning

• Published October 23rd, 2009 by Liz Argyle
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Four Elements

This month we are please to have Dan Towning featured at the gallery.  

Show opening will be October 30th, 5-8pm

The show runs from October 30 - November 23. 

Dan is a self -taught potter, painter and sculptor.  He draws on the natural characteristics of the medium, whether clay, vine, willow, or the natural minerals in the pottery glaze.  Dan guides the medium, but allows the piece to create itself. 

Along with his pottery, he creates uniquely shaped baskets from natural materials.  Many of his baskets are woven from Honeysuckle vine and more recently from willow branches.  "I like to capitalize on their natural characteristics of the medium.  The basket forms are inspired by the shape of a heart, lung, a seashell or even a birds nest.  Nature creating nature," Dan says.

Join us for a wonderful Final Friday in Downtown Newark. 

(Hey at least come down and check out our new downtown off ramp!)