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Lighthouse ArtCenter Opens ‘LUSH 3’

A Contemporary Ceramics

Biennial Exhibition

Featuring The Underwater
Photography Of Chris Leidy

Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) in Tequesta welcomed
over one hundred guests to its gallery for the opening
of “LUSH 3.” The third edition of a biennial open-call
ceramics exhibition showcases contemporary ceramics
and the large-scale work of underwater photographer
Chris Leidy through November 16. The opening reception
occurred on September 12 and featured LAC’s signature Jeni Licata, Anthony Record and Maggie Kramer
light bites and refreshments.
“Throughout the exhibition, viewers will notice said Anthony Record,
relationships between the sculptures and photographs,” Work by Jamie Bates curator of Lighthouse
ArtCenter. “The shapes of
traditional ceramic vessels
appear in the photographs,
the surfaces and structures
of coral emerge in the
contemporary ceramics,
and in ways unique to
undersea life and ceramic
glazes, the luminous
layering of colors can be
found everywhere.”
This juried exhibition
received nearly 500
subm i ssi ons from
emerging and established
ceramic artists nationwide.
A panel of nationally
recognized ceramic artists
selected artworks by forty-
four artists from thirty- Cayla Leidy, Zephyr Leidy,
eight cities, and their Chris Leidy and Hilary
functional, sculptural, Pulitzer
and experimental pieces
were all created within the past two years. Jamie Bates,
a renowned ceramicist and LAC 3-Wings Fellowship
Visiting Artist, served as a judge and was awarded over
$4,000 in prizes.

Patricia Reagan and Chad Steve

Each edition of LUSH also features a contemporary
artist primarily working in 2-D media. This year, LUSH 3
includes the work of West Palm Beach artist Chris Leidy,
known for his global expeditions that capture striking
photographic images from beneath the ocean’s surface.
LUSH 3 focuses on Leidy’s photography of coral, whose
textures, colors, and complexity of forms are shared with
the contemporary ceramics on view.
Lighthouse ArtCenter has been a cornerstone of the
visual arts in northern Palm Beach and Martin counties
since 1964. With a mission to inspire and connect through
vibrant exhibitions and educational programs, LAC serves
over 20,000 visitors annually and supports a diverse
community outreach initiative. For more information
about Lighthouse ArtCenter, visit lighthousearts.org.