Erin Siena Jobs

New Works

Curated by Luis Laplace and Presented by Make

27 June – 31 July

Paris

This summer, our gallery in Paris will display works by ceramicist Erin Siena Jobs in her European debut. This marks the first-ever presentation in Paris by Make, Hauser & Wirth’s platform celebrating artist-makers. The functional ceramics on view reveal Jobs’ ongoing experimentation with glazes, shaped by the medium’s unpredictable nature. From bowls and cups to vessels, the works possess emotions otherwise absent in quotidian objects. Displayed on plinths sourced from French markets, the presentation is curated by architect Luis Laplace.

Join us to celebrate the opening, 27 June, 6⁠ –⁠ 9 pm.

The vessels that form this project represent where Erin has arrived after 6 years of establishing a ceramic practice. Over that time, she has developed an unconventional approach to forming and glazing.

Typically, when one makes pottery, the potter works in a series, repeating the form and glaze, trying to achieve a specific result.

This approach may be how one develops a ‘line’ of work. Erin has approached the pieces with the perspective of someone searching, aiming for discovery. No two pieces are formed or glazed the same; often the use of natural materials and wood ash inject immeasurable attributes to the finished piece. Layering, mixing, and diluting glazes contribute to the unique surfaces on each vessel and diminish the chance of repeatability.

Through this process, Erin creates surfaces that have attributes that are similar to wood fired or soda fired ceramics.

The forms themselves are a nod to the history of ceramics while simultaneously pushing beyond the conventions of traditional vessel-making through experimentation and departure from the expected.

Scott Jennings

About Make
Make is dedicated to contemporary making and the crafted object, committed to showcasing a range of the world’s best emerging and established artist-makers. Led by Manuela Wirth, the international program includes exhibitions, residencies and meaningful collaborations with external curators, institutions and craft organizations. Make is a natural extension of the wider Hauser & Wirth gallery ethos—embracing craft heritage, provenance, sustainability, and the value of emotional engagement with the handmade. Since launching in 2018, Make has presented work by over 80 artist-makers and provided valuable insights into the diverse processes and rich narratives of their practices.

ERIN SIENA JOBS

‘Erin Siena Jobs’ accompanies the first-ever presentation in Paris by Make. Job’s functional ceramics reveal her ongoing experimentation with glazes, shaped by the medium’s unpredictable nature. From bowls and cups to vessels, the works possess emotions otherwise absent in quotidian objects.

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