OGDEN, UT.- Ogden Contemporary Arts is presenting two solo exhibitions showcasing the bold, innovative practices of ceramic artists Elyse Pignolet and Aimee Odum. These exhibits unite the timeless craft of ceramics with contemporary themes, offering fresh, thought-provoking perspectives on today’s cultural and societal issues. The exhibitions coincide with the 2025 NCECA Conference in Salt Lake City and opens Feb. 7 and run through Apr. 13, 2025. As always at OCA, Admission is free.
GOOD GIRL by Elyse Pignolet, living and working in Los Angeles, CA, explores themes of misogyny, inequality, and cultural stereotypes. Through the integration of politically charged messages into traditional porcelain patterns, Pignolet, examines feminist issues with sharp commentary. Her work, recognized internationally, bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern sociopolitical discourse, offering a compelling critique of contemporary womanhood.
DOOMSCROLLER by Aimee Odum, living and working in Salt Lake City, UT, merges ceramics with artificial intelligence to investigate the impacts of digital distraction and information overload. Odum’s evocative works highlight humanity's evolving relationship with technology, combining tactile craftsmanship with conceptual inquiry. As a visual artist and educator with international accolades, Odum invites viewers to reflect on their own digital habits and the broader implications of a tech-driven world.
Elise Pignolet: Elyse Pignolet is an American with Filipino heritage, living and working in Los Angeles. She completed her BFA degree in ceramics at CSU Long Beach. Exploring the boundaries between ceramics, painting and sculpture, Pignolet attempts to place the permanence and traditions of ceramics with the fleeting and transitory nature of the contemporary world. Her work is in public collections including Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Achenbach Foundation, San Francisco, CA.
Aimee Odum: Aimee Odum is a Salt Lake City-based visual artist, educator, and curator with an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Arkansas and a BS in Pre-Art Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has presented her work at institutions like Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Virginia Commonwealth University and has received notable accolades, including the Sturgis International Fellowship for studio research in Iceland, the DNA Residency in Provincetown, MA, and the Career Advancement Grant from the Utah Division of Arts C Museums.
