Fall/Winter 2024
Opening Reception | Wednesday, October 30 | 6 – 8 pm
Please join Mandarin Museum as we celebrate the opening of our Fall/Winter 2024 art exhibition, “Evolution in Clay: A Vina Schemer Retrospective.”
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Mandarin Museum
Admission: Free, Refreshments will be served
The groves and rural character of Mandarin drew Vina Schemer to the area in 1965. Amidst this backdrop, she made her mark as an innovative studio potter and photo-ceramist, influencing and likewise drawing influence from her friends Charlie M. Brown, Memphis Wood, and fellow members of the Crown Craftsmen.
“Evolution in Clay” follows Vina’s journey from early stamped pottery designs to raku to the perfecting of photo-transfer ceramics.
A celebrated artist, Vina’s work can be found in the permanent collections of the University of North Florida, The White House, The Contemporary Ceramics Museum in Grottaglia, Italy, and more.
From 1979 to 2009, she served as director of the American Crafts Council Southeast Region. Vina is also the co-founder of the annual Mandarin Art Festival which will enter its 57th year.
The exhibition will run through March 2025.