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{"id":6768116933,"title":"Oval Bowl","handle":"oval-bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandmade by Monohanako, this small oval bowl fits perfectly in a cupped hand. Its walls arch gracefully like waves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt home, the artist uses this dish to serve small appetizers and pureed soups. It also serves well for mise en place while preparing meals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe various glazes chosen for this piece imitates a mixture of materials such as glass, wood, stone, and textile references. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese tableware is often a mixture of porcelain, stoneware, glass, and wood, and Hanako manifests that diversity in the wide variety of textures that distinguish each of her vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Measures approximately 4\" long x  3\" wide x 2\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Various glazes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Porcelain if not \"flecked\"\u003cbr\u003e- \"Flecked\" styles indicate stoneware with manganese\u003cbr\u003e- Wash by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike all of Monohanako’s work, this piece is delicate. 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Its walls arch gracefully like waves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt home, the artist uses this dish to serve small appetizers and pureed soups. It also serves well for mise en place while preparing meals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe various glazes chosen for this piece imitates a mixture of materials such as glass, wood, stone, and textile references. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese tableware is often a mixture of porcelain, stoneware, glass, and wood, and Hanako manifests that diversity in the wide variety of textures that distinguish each of her vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Measures approximately 4\" long x  3\" wide x 2\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Various glazes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Porcelain if not \"flecked\"\u003cbr\u003e- \"Flecked\" styles indicate stoneware with manganese\u003cbr\u003e- Wash by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike all of Monohanako’s work, this piece is delicate. Its fragility requires the beholder to be present in the moment, even when washing a dish after use. Placing a soft liner between each piece when stacking multiple is worth the moment of gentle pause. How clever to use a handmade work of art to remind of this ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. Her technique and philosophy are rooted in the ceramic traditions of Karatsumono, but working and living in the West have influenced the shapes and surfaces of her work.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDividing her time between her studios in and Union, Maine and Kyushu, Japan, Hanako creates exquisite yet simple forms that balance beauty and functionality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe pristine landscapes and dramatic seasonal changes of Maine have clearly inspired the colors and textures in Hanako’s work in the years she has spent here. She translates the color of the sky to the glaze of a cup and the speckles of a bird’s egg to the surface of a bowl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEven while the colors and textures stimulate the imagination, Monohanako pieces maintain a simplicity and purity of form that leaves room for whatever the vessel might hold. Hanako believes that her pottery is “finished” or made complete through use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom the Artist: “Every day is different. Just like you change what you wear based on different seasons, occasions and your mood, I hope you enjoy the changes in everyday life through how you use pottery.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":770725150834,"title":"Midden No.14","handle":"midden-no-14","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan you say texture? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from recycled ceramic materials, this glaze and clay art composite boasts the breezy colors of the coast. White shards and miniature pools of cerulean glaze with its soft shades of green and blue remind one of spray in churning water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This wall object is a perfect bridge into the realm of sculpture for anyone who wishes to expand his, her, or their art collection beyond 2D wall art. In essence, it is a 3D sculpture, layered and textured, designed to hang on the wall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will never fade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, an avid fisherman who spends as much time as possible on the  water on nearby Damariscotta Lake or the rocky coast of the Bristol peninsula, the energy present in this work is intentional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe archaeological influence is just one of the many namesake features that make this a special piece of contemporary ceramic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has long given up buying new material to create his ceramic art, choosing instead to recycle discarded clays and glazes, of which there are endless quantities. Ceramic studios all over Maine welcome this artist’s resourceful scavenging.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe source of much of his repurposed clay is Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle, Maine, a place with a history that brings us back to the title of this Waterstruck Slab.  For much of the 19th century, the midcoast Maine community relied on vital income from the manufacturing of waterstruck brick, which earned its name because it was made from a wet mixture of clay and water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA century later, through its work promoting ceramic arts, the Watershed Center continues to celebrate the heritage endowed by our local rivers, whose banks provide rich clay. Thus, the reclaimed clay work by Jonathan Mess is rich in history and meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Measures 13” x 13” x 2.75”\u003cbr\u003e- Various reclaimed ceramic materials\u003cbr\u003e- May require additional shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Mess is a contemporary ceramic artist from midcoast Maine who allows his art to be driven by instinct and experimentation. The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. The local connection and sense of community is a really important part of art-making for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the critics: “Mess is in a class by himself as a Maine contemporary artist. His ceramic sculptures are built up like sediments, and take on geological logic through their construction and firing processes. The slips, glazes and clays shift, expand and shrink at varying rates in a way that mirrors geological activity on a macro level. What we see are cross-sections of layers of dynamic color and form with organic activity defining them. They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recent Good Supply art exhibition entitled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/blogs\/events\/symbiosis-creative-exchange-between-kate-jonathan-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Symbiosis Creative Exchange Between Maine Artists Kate and Jonathan Mess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSymbiosis\u003c\/a\u003e explored the similarities and differences in Jonathan and Kate’s work. The way their practices intertwine opens a dialogue regarding the benefit of cross-medium influence and experimentation. 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White shards and miniature pools of cerulean glaze with its soft shades of green and blue remind one of spray in churning water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This wall object is a perfect bridge into the realm of sculpture for anyone who wishes to expand his, her, or their art collection beyond 2D wall art. In essence, it is a 3D sculpture, layered and textured, designed to hang on the wall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will never fade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, an avid fisherman who spends as much time as possible on the  water on nearby Damariscotta Lake or the rocky coast of the Bristol peninsula, the energy present in this work is intentional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe archaeological influence is just one of the many namesake features that make this a special piece of contemporary ceramic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has long given up buying new material to create his ceramic art, choosing instead to recycle discarded clays and glazes, of which there are endless quantities. Ceramic studios all over Maine welcome this artist’s resourceful scavenging.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe source of much of his repurposed clay is Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle, Maine, a place with a history that brings us back to the title of this Waterstruck Slab.  For much of the 19th century, the midcoast Maine community relied on vital income from the manufacturing of waterstruck brick, which earned its name because it was made from a wet mixture of clay and water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA century later, through its work promoting ceramic arts, the Watershed Center continues to celebrate the heritage endowed by our local rivers, whose banks provide rich clay. Thus, the reclaimed clay work by Jonathan Mess is rich in history and meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Measures 13” x 13” x 2.75”\u003cbr\u003e- Various reclaimed ceramic materials\u003cbr\u003e- May require additional shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Mess is a contemporary ceramic artist from midcoast Maine who allows his art to be driven by instinct and experimentation. The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. The local connection and sense of community is a really important part of art-making for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the critics: “Mess is in a class by himself as a Maine contemporary artist. His ceramic sculptures are built up like sediments, and take on geological logic through their construction and firing processes. The slips, glazes and clays shift, expand and shrink at varying rates in a way that mirrors geological activity on a macro level. What we see are cross-sections of layers of dynamic color and form with organic activity defining them. They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recent Good Supply art exhibition entitled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/blogs\/events\/symbiosis-creative-exchange-between-kate-jonathan-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Symbiosis Creative Exchange Between Maine Artists Kate and Jonathan Mess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSymbiosis\u003c\/a\u003e explored the similarities and differences in Jonathan and Kate’s work. The way their practices intertwine opens a dialogue regarding the benefit of cross-medium influence and experimentation. The couple work out of studio spaces in their home, a renovated gambrel barn in Jefferson, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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The distinct character of each glaze chosen for the plates in this series reveals the influence of the artist’s upbringing on the diversity of her work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Measures approximately 4.5\" x .75\" \u003cbr\u003e- Chakra energy, cut edge, raised profile\u003cbr\u003e- White or Peppermint glaze \u003cbr\u003e- Wash by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike all of Monohanako’s work, this piece is delicate. Its fragility requires the beholder to be present in the moment, even when washing a dish after use. Placing a soft liner between each piece when stacking multiple is worth the moment of gentle pause. How clever to use a handmade work of art to remind of this ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. Her technique and philosophy are rooted in the ceramic traditions of Karatsumono, but working and living in the West have influenced the shapes and surfaces of her work.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDividing her time between her studios in and Union, Maine and Kyushu, Japan, Hanako creates exquisite yet simple forms that balance beauty and functionality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe pristine landscapes and dramatic seasonal changes of Maine have clearly inspired the colors and textures in Hanako’s work in the years she has spent here. 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Reminding its audience to stay centered, it can serve as a small plate in food presentation, a useful catchall for little treasures, or for whatever your spirit may imagine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe white glaze has strength and luster, which reminds the artist of an almost enamel-like finish. The peppermint glaze has dimension, allowing a subtle crackle design to become a feature for this glass-like plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJapanese table settings are often a mixture of porcelain, stoneware, glass, and wood. The distinct character of each glaze chosen for the plates in this series reveals the influence of the artist’s upbringing on the diversity of her work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e- Measures approximately 4.5\" x .75\" \u003cbr\u003e- Chakra energy, cut edge, raised profile\u003cbr\u003e- White or Peppermint glaze \u003cbr\u003e- Wash by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike all of Monohanako’s work, this piece is delicate. Its fragility requires the beholder to be present in the moment, even when washing a dish after use. Placing a soft liner between each piece when stacking multiple is worth the moment of gentle pause. How clever to use a handmade work of art to remind of this ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHanako Nakazato is a 14th generation potter from Japan. 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{"id":2931636485,"title":"Strip Slice No. 2","handle":"strip-slice-no-2-recycled-jonathan-mess","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis graphic sculpture is the final segment in a series that launched Jonathan Mess into an exploration regarding cross-sectioned layers - specifically geological, anthropological, and environmental implications of materials building up over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has long given up buying new material to create his ceramic art, choosing instead to recycle discarded clays and glazes, of which there are endless quantities. Ceramic studios all over Maine welcome this artist’s resourceful scavenging and environmental mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Measures 4” x 9” x 2”\u003cbr\u003e- Various reclaimed ceramic materials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Mess is a contemporary ceramic artist from midcoast Maine who allows his art to be driven by instinct and experimentation. The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. The local connection and sense of community is a really important part of art-making for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the critics: “Mess is in a class by himself as a Maine contemporary artist. His ceramic sculptures are built up like sediments, and take on geological logic through their construction and firing processes. The slips, glazes and clays shift, expand and shrink at varying rates in a way that mirrors geological activity on a macro level. What we see are cross-sections of layers of dynamic color and form with organic activity defining them. They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recent Good Supply art exhibition entitled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/blogs\/events\/symbiosis-creative-exchange-between-kate-jonathan-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Symbiosis Creative Exchange Between Maine Artists Kate and Jonathan Mess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSymbiosis\u003c\/a\u003e explored the similarities and differences in Jonathan and Kate’s work. The way their practices intertwine opens a dialogue regarding the benefit of cross-medium influence and experimentation. 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has long given up buying new material to create his ceramic art, choosing instead to recycle discarded clays and glazes, of which there are endless quantities. Ceramic studios all over Maine welcome this artist’s resourceful scavenging and environmental mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Measures 4” x 9” x 2”\u003cbr\u003e- Various reclaimed ceramic materials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Mess is a contemporary ceramic artist from midcoast Maine who allows his art to be driven by instinct and experimentation. The freedom in his process unifies his various series, which are energetic, ambitious, and Environmental Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing reclaimed materials and unconventional techniques, Jonathan Mess has a unique style. His work is a vehicle for education, guiding viewers to consider waste, recycling, and purposeful art. He is also an educator of youth, teaching ceramic and sculpture courses at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMess has an MFA in Ceramics from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a BFA in Studio Art at University of Montana - Missoula. The artist's solo exhibitions and major awards date back to 1998, and his work is exhibited internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2018, Portland Museum of Art in Maine included Mess’s sculptures in its Biennial exhibition. 2019 will host his work at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Biennial. The exhibit is a survey of contemporary art of New England showcasing compelling and ambitious art-making in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the artist: “I’m excited to have my work at The Good Supply because I see it as my local gallery, which cares about representing local artists. It means a lot to me that my friends and teaching colleagues and kids at the school where I work have the chance to see my work, whereas if I have a show in Boston, no one in my hometown sees it. The local connection and sense of community is a really important part of art-making for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the critics: “Mess is in a class by himself as a Maine contemporary artist. His ceramic sculptures are built up like sediments, and take on geological logic through their construction and firing processes. The slips, glazes and clays shift, expand and shrink at varying rates in a way that mirrors geological activity on a macro level. What we see are cross-sections of layers of dynamic color and form with organic activity defining them. They are fascinating and powerful objects.” - Daniel Kany, Portland Press Herald\/Maine Sunday Telegram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are honored to work with both Jonathan and his wife \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/collections\/kate-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kate Mess Midcoast Maine Enamel Artist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKate Mess\u003c\/a\u003e, award-winning enamelist and jewelry artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recent Good Supply art exhibition entitled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodsupply.org\/blogs\/events\/symbiosis-creative-exchange-between-kate-jonathan-mess\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Symbiosis Creative Exchange Between Maine Artists Kate and Jonathan Mess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSymbiosis\u003c\/a\u003e explored the similarities and differences in Jonathan and Kate’s work. The way their practices intertwine opens a dialogue regarding the benefit of cross-medium influence and experimentation. The couple work out of studio spaces in their home, a renovated gambrel barn in Jefferson, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e"}