SYLVIA HYMAN’S ‘FICTIONAL CLAY’ AT FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS JUNE 22

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NASHVILLE, TENN. — The Frist Center for the Visual Arts will present “Sylvia Hyman: Fictional Clay,” on view June 22–October 7 in the Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery and Education Gallery.

“Sylvia Hyman: Fictional Clay” will present 24 trompe l’oeil sculptures created over the last eight years by Nashville’s renowned clay artist. Hyman translates everyday items that reflect her own interests and personal history — letters, maps, scrolls of sheet music, and books — into stoneware and porcelain, then screenprints them with text, symbols or images.

She places juxtapositions of these clay objects in a variety of ceramic containers, from berry baskets and wooden boxes to a faux alligator violin case. Organized by the Frist Center, the exhibition will coincide with Hyman’s 90th birthday.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is at 919 Broadway. For information, 615-244-3340 or www.fristcenter.org.