The public is invited to attend a free, one day only gallery show and sale on August 6, 2022 unveiling the latest creations by pottery artist Donald Ray of Boone, NC. Donald became a quadriplegic in 1992 following a diving accident and credits the arts with giving him renewed purpose following his accident. The show will take place from 1:00pm-5:00pm in the courtyard of The Martin House at 1084 Main Street in Blowing Rock, NC.
Each piece of Appalachian Mountain Pottery is uniquely designed by Donald and many pieces in this new collection have been painted by mouth. The collection includes a series of small plates featuring iconic representations of nature and the High Country. The August 6 show will also feature a variety of functional vessels designed by Mr. Ray as well as exciting new works on canvas.
Donald Ray: Pottery Painted by Mouth
The Martin House
In the Courtyard at 1084 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Saturday, August 6, 2022
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Free and the public is invited to attend
Artist Talk: Donald will be available onsite all day and will participate in a Meet The Artist conversation from 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Light refreshments will be served
For custom orders or special requests, please contact Donald at: appmtnpots@gmail.com
“To make art inspired by the Blue Ridge is a blessing and a gift. My work is an attempt to capture Creation for more than just a moment. My pottery and designs are a source of great joy in my life.”
- Donald S. Ray, May 2022
Photo of Eric Reichard in his studio
About Appalachian Mountain Pottery and Design: Donald has been creating pottery in partnership with master potter, Eric Reichard for the last twenty years. Donald and Eric have collaborated on hundreds of beautifully handcrafted pots over the last two
decades.
The creative team works together on the design and execution of each collection, with Donald creating the design using a stylus pen and computer software and, most recently, embellishing the pottery with local iconography and sometimes whimsical imagery that Donald paints by mouth. Eric completes the high quality pieces with expertly skilled firing and finishing techniques.
Donald has participated in numerous street fairs and exhibitions at the Jones House in Boone, NC. Appalachian Mountain Pottery is available at select locations including the Jonesborough Tennessee Visitor’s Center and the gift shop at The Blowing Rock tourist attraction. To support Donald's work and artistic career, tax deductible donations can be made at https://www.trilliumartsnc.org/donate
Donald is a sponsored artist with Trillium Arts, an artist residency center located in Mars Hill, NC. For media inquiries or photos, please contact Trillium Arts Co-Founder Heather Hartley at (312) 813-2743 or heather@trilliumartsnc.org.
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