FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE             APRIL 20, 2005

- Nature’s Call -

Flower Shaped Urinals and other Nature Inspired Sculptures
by San Francisco Artist, Clark Sorensen

May 20 – June 13, 2005, Opening Reception: Friday, May 20th, 6-8pm

Ruby’s Clay Studio & Gallery
552-A Noe Street, San Francisco, CA., 94114

Contact:
Ruby’s Clay Studio (415) 558-9819
Clark Sorensen (415) 401-0383

Clark Sorensen’s flower shaped urinals are arrestingly beautiful and at the same time a fascinating combination of functional bathroom fixture and whimsical sculpture. Though urinals have been the subject of many artists before, never has one taken such a graceful form. These large-scale flowers, deftly crafted of high fire porcelain, create an ironic marriage between beauty and functionality. The strange blend of lyric form and unmentionable men’s bathroom fixture is unsettling or humorous for some and inspired for others. 

Clark has reached unprecedented size and complexity for hand building with high fire porcelain, the least forgiving and most difficult ceramic material to work with. The drying period alone can take up to 12 months, yes, a complete year. Each piece is hand crafted and unique and can actually be plumbed and used as a urinal. If you visit Clark’s studio you will notice the Calla Lily Urinal from his first show, which is in use in a corner of his workspace.
 
Ruby’s Clay Studio is located at 522-A Noe Street in the Castro between 18th and 19th streets. Ruby’s is a non-profit studio space for clay artists and has a gallery space where local artists display their work. The studio and gallery are usually open 10am – 4pm, 7days a week. There is a manager on duty Mon. - Fri. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, on Wed. 5:30 - 9:00 pm and on Sat. 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. For more information please contact:

Ruby’s Clay Studio - (415) 558-9819 - www.rubysclaystudio.org

Clark Sorensen - (415) 401-0383 - clark@clarkmade.com  - www.clarkmade.com


 

- Nature’s Call -
Flower Shaped Urinals and other Nature Inspired Sculptures
May 20 – June 13, 2005, Opening Reception: Friday, May 20th, 6-8pm
Ruby’s Clay Studio & Gallery, 552-A Noe Street, San Francisco, CA., 94114