About this Event
On the occasion of his exhibition Material Memory at Studio 105 at Ray Philadelphia Jordan McDonald will give a lecture from 6-8:00 pm Thursday June 11th in Studio 104 and Ulises’s workshop space, located in the basement of Studio 105 partner Ulises books. The talk will highlight the ceramic history of Philadelphia which McDonald references throughout this body of work, and the artists and practitioners in Philly's artistic history, contemporary and historical, which have made Philadelphia a ceramic destination.
Material Memory presents a new body of ceramic works by Canadian-born, Philadelphia-based artist Jordan McDonald that engages Philadelphia’s architectural and artistic legacy through terracotta traditions, slip trailing, and references to the city’s historic craft culture. The exhibition also pays tribute to the work and enduring influence of Violet Oakley, whose murals and public works helped shape Philadelphia’s creative identity. The exhibition runs through June 13th, 2026 and is accompanied by a reading library of reading materials corresponding to the exhibition curated Jordan McDonald in partnership with Ulises Books. Refreshments will be served by Wissahickon Brewing Company for the occasion.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1525 N American St #104, 1525 North American Street, Philadelphia, United States
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