"American Story" at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center

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Molly Hatch (VT; b. 1978)

April 26, 2009–January 17, 2010

Six Cups, 2008, porcelain, 18 x 24 in.; installation view of the exhibition, Salon Familiar; Willow Pattern Saucer, 2008, porcelain, 14 x 10 in., 2008; Courtesy of the artist.

Molly Hatch was raised in a Quaker community in southern Vermont. Her ceramic installations stem from a family history that bestowed value on handmade items that were created for both use and contemplation. In a new series of work made this winter in the Arts/Industry Pottery program, Hatch delves into ideas of use and beauty, the handmade vs. the mass produced. Hatch transforms traditional tableware—from dinner plates to tea services—into items that, when not in use, decorate the domestic realm by being installed on the wall.

Recent Move and BIG NEWS for Molly Hatch!

As many of you might already know, I have been bouncing around the US this winter. I have just returned to New England from an amazing 3-month residency at the Kohler ceramic factory in Kohler WI.
I will be flying back out to WI in June for the opening of a new show at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center titled "American Story." There will be a full catalog of the 12 person show that I will keep you updated on as the time gets closer.

While I was away in WI, my husband Oliver set us up in a new apartment which meant a move. We are now living just a bit west of Northampton MA, just around the corner from well known potter Mark Shapiro. I have a small studio set up in Northampton in the Maplewood Shops near Main street until August.

The big news is that we are expecting a baby girl in mid-August! Of course potting will be on hold for a few months as I get used to having a little one in my life, but I will be back on the making wagon for Spring 2010 no doubt! There are lots of other fabulous and pregnant potter moms sharing similar due dates: Kari Radasch is due in May, Erin Furimsky is due in the early fall, Bonnie Seeman is due for twins in July....I'm sure there are more than I am listing. It seems to be a good time to have babies!

Keep in touch and keep an eye on my etsy shop--new work will be posted in the next month!

Happy Spring!
Molly

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