Mike Pugh learned to craft American pottery in the North Carolina tradition from Jerry Beaumont in Phoenix, Maryland. He earned degrees in Architecture and History, later doing graduate studies in Education. Before opening his pottery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Mike Pugh practiced architectural preservation, taught for DC and Baltimore City Schools, and even worked at a local grain elevator. In his work, he seeks to understand the rich vernacular of his surroundings in telling his own story through clay.
Un/Familiar Territory
A video compilation of “Un/Familiar Territory”, a site-specific, experiential installation by Maryland-based artist Virginia Sperry shown in the Hodson Gallery at Hood College in Frederick MD in August/September 2022.
"This exhibit continues my personal exploration into the complexities of race in America. Using yarn, paper and steel, I created an opportunity for the viewer to physically enter the space between two separate worlds. This show delved into the different emotional realities of living in America based solely on skin color, as well as the historical beginnings of this separation and how it continues to this day."
This art installation was made possible with the support of the Hood College Humanities Council and Arts Department. I am incredibly grateful for this support.
Thanks to Renz Balagtas for editing this video.
"This exhibit continues my personal exploration into the complexities of race in America. Using yarn, paper and steel, I created an opportunity for the viewer to physically enter the space between two separate worlds. This show delved into the different emotional realities of living in America based solely on skin color, as well as the historical beginnings of this separation and how it continues to this day."
This art installation was made possible with the support of the Hood College Humanities Council and Arts Department. I am incredibly grateful for this support.
Thanks to Renz Balagtas for editing this video.
Medium: Yarn, paper, wood, steel, pipe insulation
Year: 2022
Details: Two minutes run time