Fired | Co-curated by Christopher Harrison and Jhyle Rinker

What ignites you? What transformation has your fire sparked?

Join CAFAC for the opening reception from 5-7pm. Whether through the literal process—ceramics, welding, blacksmithing, metal casting, any artwork made with heat, spark or flame—or the metaphorical fire that fuels action, change, or resilience, this show features work that burns with purpose.

We’ve found pieces that speak to the heat of transformation: How something is made, unmade, or reborn through fire—internal or external. This takes the form of personal reckoning, political stances, creative awakenings, and reactions/reflections to the world around us.

This exhibit features works by Alonso Sierralta, Amy Buchanan, Ava DelCastillo, Clare Friar, Dana Sexton, Grover Hogan, Jake Woodward, Joey Dokken, Judith Yourman, Laura Hanson, Michele A. Lackey, Rebecca Bowers, Ron Brown, Steve Ozone, and Timi Bliss.

What keeps your fire burning?

This exhibit, which explores the many meanings and manifestations of “firing,” will be closing with a group artist talk on Wednesday, September 17th, 5-6pm. ASL Interpreters will be provided. Open (Hot)House to follow from 6:30-9pm. Whether through the literal process—ceramics, welding, blacksmithing, metal casting, any artwork made with heat, spark or flame—or the metaphorical fire that fuels action, change, or resilience, this show features work that burns with purpose.

Stay for the Open (Hot)House to follow from 6:30-9pm.

Gallery Hours:
Wednesday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm. Appointments are also available by request. Email Jhyle at gallery@cafac.org to schedule your visit.