'LUSH 3' Opens at Lighthouse ArtCenter

(Press Release) Tequesta, Fla., (September 17, 2024) – Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) in Tequesta, FL, welcomed over one hundred guests to its gallery for the opening of "LUSH 3." The third edition of a biennial open-call ceramics exhibition showcases contemporary ceramics and the large-scale work of underwater photographer Chris Leidy. The opening reception occurred on September 12 and featured LAC's signature light bites and refreshments.

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"Throughout the exhibition, viewers will notice relationships between the sculptures and photographs," said Anthony Record, Curator of Lighthouse ArtCenter. "The shapes of traditional ceramic vessels appear in the photographs, the surfaces and structures of coral emerge in the contemporary ceramics, and in ways unique to undersea life and ceramic glazes, the luminous layering of colors can be found everywhere."
 
This juried exhibition received nearly 500 submissions from emerging and established ceramic artists nationwide. A panel of nationally recognized ceramic artists selected artworks by forty-four artists from thirty-eight cities, and their functional, sculptural, and experimental pieces were all created within the past two years. Jamie Bates, a renowned ceramicist, and LAC 3-Wings Fellowship Visiting Artist, will serve as a judge and award over $4,000 in prizes at an Artists' Reception on October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the LAC Gallery and 2D Studio.
 
Each edition of LUSH also features a contemporary artist primarily working in 2D media. This year, "LUSH 3" includes the work of West Palm Beach artist Chris Leidy, known for his global expeditions that capture striking photographic images from beneath the ocean's surface. "LUSH 3" focuses on Leidy's photography of coral, whose textures, colors, and complexity of forms are shared with the contemporary ceramics on view.
 
Lighthouse ArtCenter has been a cornerstone of the visual arts in northern Palm Beach and Martin Counties since 1964. With a mission to inspire and connect through vibrant exhibitions and educational programs, LAC serves over 20,000 visitors annually and supports a diverse community outreach initiative. For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter, visit lighthousearts.org.