CALIFORNIA MASTERS: STATE OF THE ARTS

California Masters: State of the Arts is an exhibition of twelve preeminent artists from across California who exemplify leadership in contemporary craft. Two artists, one from the South and one from the North of the state, were chosen to represent each of six primary craft disciplines: fiber, ceramics, wood, glass, metals, and alternative materials. The resulting group of works highlights innovation and technical rigor while speaking to a uniquely California context. Photos by Madison Metro.

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Marvin Lipofsky, California Color Series 1986 #7, 1986. Mold blown glass, cut, sandblasted, acid etched

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Julie Chen, Family Tree, 2013. Digital printing and laser engraving on wood

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Julie Chen, Family Tree, (detail), 2013. Digital printing and laser engraving on wood

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Carol Shaw-Sutton, The Bridge, 1998. Lashed willow and linen

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Marilyn da Silva, Silent Journey, 2014. Copper, brass, wood, gesso, colored pencil. Courtesy of Mobilia Gallery. M. Lee Fatherree photograph

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Marilyn da Silva, Silent Journey, 2014. Copper, brass, wood, gesso, colored pencil. Courtesy of Mobilia Gallery. M. Lee Fatherree photograph

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Wendy Maruyama, Mirror Mirror, 2007. Pau Ferro, bloodwood, 2-way mirror, video components

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Wendy Maruyama, Mirror Mirror, 2007. Pau Ferro, bloodwood, 2-way mirror, video components

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Sandy Simon, Bull Jar, 2014. Red earthenware, porcelain slip, glaze, nichrome wire, thrown

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Christina Y. Smith, Califor-Onely, 2015. Sterling silver fabricated brooch

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Steven Portigal, Nature Morte Rouille, 2013. Clay

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Consuelo Jimenez Underwood, Las 4 Xewum (undocumented), 2014. Linen warp, silk, linen weft

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Consuelo Jimenez Underwood, Las 4 Xewum (undocumented), (detail), 2014. Linen warp, silk, linen weft

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Consuelo Jimenez Underwood, Las 4 Xewum (undocumented), (detail), 2014. Linen warp, silk, linen weft

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Consuelo Jimenez Underwood, Las 4 Xewum (undocumented), (detail), 2014. Linen warp, silk, linen weft

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Katherine Gray, Hearth Half Life, 2014. Solid uranium glass

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Tanya Aguiñiga, Round Hammock Settee, 2012. Steel rod, leather, cotton rope

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Tanya Aguiñiga, Round Hammock Settee (detail), 2012. Steel rod, leather, cotton rope

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Tanya Aguiñiga, Round Hammock Settee (detail), 2012. Steel rod, leather, cotton rope

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Laura Mays, Ample, 2015. Stave/coopered Ash, Narra, upholstery, shellac finish

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Marvin Lipofsky, California Color Series 1986 #7, (detail), 1986. Mold blown glass, cut, sandblasted, acid etched