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Michael Sherrill
Retrospective
A masterful craftsman, Michael Sherrill uses clay, metal, and glass to create large, botanically inspired sculpture. His form, technique, and process allow him to translate subtle details found in nature into dramatic objects of beauty. He has invented new tools and processes to render the "humanity of materials." His sculptures draw from botanical imagery of the mountains of North Carolina to connect with the deep emotional and psychological states of humanity.
Sherrill's objects invite the viewer into a state of discovery and wonder. These skillfully wrought, complex natural narratives make Sherrill's work widely admired and collected and his strong connection to place solidifies his position as a quintessential Southern artist.
To provide a sense of the artist's evolution, the exhibition is more or less chronological and organized into four sections: Early Work, Teapots, Studio, and Contemporary Sculpture. The sections are introduced by Michael Sherrill himself, via a series of videos commissioned especially for this exhibition.
Michael Sherrill Retrospective is organized by The Mint Museum. Funding for the exhibition catalogue and national tour is provided by the Windgate Foundation. The presentation at the Renwick Gallery is made possible in part by the James Renwick Alliance. |