Pottery Auctioned at Justin's Wheelchair Fundraiser

This pot will be at the silent auction for Justin's wheelchair fundraiser!
Come eat, bid, and contribute to a good cause.
Monday, Oct. 14th, 2013 from 6-8 pm
@ Pizza Pie Cafe 370 West 500 South in Bountiful

STILL WORKING CLAY

Over the years lots has changed: my  art skills, my appreciation for paint and glaze, my hair color, my lifestyle, my education, my age, my perspective... I am even now a busy mother and a wife, which leaves me less time to create.  One thing that hasn't changed over the years is my passion for pottery.  Despite the fact that I don't spend as much time creating as I used to; something inside of me still comes alive when my hands touch clay.

 Making pottery at home 2013

 Making pottery at an art festival 2002

Team Katrina Fundraiser and Auction

Janelle Call DavisTeam Katrina Fundraiser - Viking CrossFit

Title: Fourth Generation.

 The inspiration came from a NOVA film on PBS about the amazing migration of monarch butterflies. Generations migrate, reproduce, and die before reaching the final destination so that the 4th Generation of butterflies can live a longer and stronger life... Thought this would be a good tribute to a mama who gave her life to bring a stronger generation into this world.

These pots will be at the Team Katrina Fundraiser/Auction this weekend. Check it out. https://www.facebook.com/tkvcffundraiser

I haven't posted anything in a really long time!  I haven't had my hands in clay either.  This creative aspect of my life is on hold for a while.  I am a mama now, which means I am crazy busy loving my little guy.  To give a new view, I am posting some old images of past creative endeavors.

 

Overwhelmed…

Crowds of people and public settings can quite often be taxing on my mind and body. While preparing for the gallery reception, I spent a lot of time working clay and mixing paints. Another form of preparation came from within. I knew that in showing my work I would not only be surrounded by my art displays, but also by people. Having great apprehension regarding this fact, I spent a lot of reflective time readying myself for that social toll. My resolve was to physically immerse myself in the event, while distracting my mind with calming imagery. This was my well-constructed plan for my mind and body. In plotting the situation, I overlooked one important factor… My heart… I cannot adequately convey the feeling of love that filled that crowded gallery on March 16^th. As the door to the gallery opened repeatedly, I was greeted with countless friends, family members, and clients who all offered up such love and encouragement. Despite the fact that the small gallery was overwhelmingly packed wall to wall with people all evening, there was no need for me to escape into a quiet place in my mind because my heart reminded me that, “all that is in this crowded room is love”. Special thanks to all of you who attended the show and made it such a successful event.

This show will be open until the middle of April. 10% of art sales for Janelle Call Davis will go to Koins for Kenya (a non-profit organization, helping build schools in Africa) www.koinsforkenya.org

Gallery Show: Exhibition: March 16 - April 16 ....... Opening Reception: Friday, March 16, from 6 - 9pm.

The “Waking Up To Life” pottery and

art exhibition by Janelle Call Davis

offers a refreshing perspective of what

beauty surrounds us when we simply

open our eyes.

You are invited to attend

the opening reception

Friday, March 16, from 6 - 9pm.

Artist Reception to be held in conjunction with the Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll

www.gallerystroll.org

10% of art sales will go to Koins for Kenya

(a non-profit organization helping schools in Africa)

Exhibition: March 16 - April 16, 2012

Charley Hafen Gallery

1409 South 900 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Mon-Fri •12p-7p

Sat •10a-2p

www.charleyhafen.com

http://artistsofutah.org/15Bytes/index.php/waking-up-to-life-charley-hafen-jewelers/

The Youthful Dreams of Mother Goose

The Real Mother Goose…

My Grandmother taught me my Nursery Rhymes. She playfully injected my childhood with rhymes and stories that filled my mind with such creative life. “Grandma Goose” was my advocate for all things young, simple, imaginative, and innocent. She hosted great tea parties, laughed with a contagious cackle, made tremendous blanket forts, ran a children’s clothing shop on Main Street in Bountiful Utah (Appropriately named “The Mother Goose Shop”), hummed silly little tunes, encouraged creative art projects and experiments, and always had a hug for me when I needed one. Grandma Goose gave me a great introduction into how potentially beautiful and happy life can be. I think that is why I still daydream and seek out the blissful qualities of childhood. I know that she has felt tremendous heartache in her life, but she has always found a way to let happiness in. My Grandma Goose isn’t as young as she used to be, but she still hums and smiles at life. While I don’t sit on her lap and listen to her stories anymore; she does ask me for my stories and intently listens to me while I explain the symbolism of my latest works of art. I hope she knows that one of the main reasons why I am able to creatively tell my stories on clay is because of her inspiring influence. Thank you Grandma Goose for telling me such great stories and always making me feel like a talented and wonderful freckle-faced kid!