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‘Light my Fire’ Ignites, Inspires

March 1 @ 11:00 am - March 31 @ 6:00 pm

red dragon suspended on a tan background with singe smoke rings

‘Smoky Sovereign’ dragon with Suminigashi ink marbleding by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston, Va.

minimalist interior with handmade black and white ceramic lamp

Geometric patterned stoneware lamp with incised detailing in contrasting black and white by Laura Fall of Arlington, Va.

Catch a spark at the “Light My Fire” show as Fire On Studio 22 artists offer bright shiny objects as Spring is just around the corner.

Creatives offer fresh from the fire conceptions that play with blazes. Glass creations glint and glow while potters offer toasty finishes, vibrant vessels and original luminaries.

Deck out interiors with stylish bespoke lamps sporting textures and sparking glazing, finished with upcycled finials and vintage accents. A bistro-height pedestal table of kilnformed glass and custom steel construction glistens in ivory with golden amber translucent accents. Peace bowls, appearing like otherworld portals with blue depths and red-hot magma.

Tealights twinkle in playful candy-colored holders made of glass, while molten earth shapes confections for candles in a contrast of fire and Earth.

original handmade glass tealight holders in green, gold

Kilnformed glass tealight holders with tack detailing by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge, Va.

Pitfied vase with smoked, atmosphereic finish and brush detailing by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington, Va.

Artists play with light, showing stark contrasts of black and white in dishware, decorative vases and mediative pieces accented with warm hues. Pieces are popping, strategically shot with color, juxtaposed against neutral and shadowed backgrounds.

See wall art using an encaustic methods as inspired creations are layered between wax, achieving an interplay of opacity and depth. Intense sunlight captures wildflowers and grasses in eco-prints, made from light-sensitive paper, ideal for minimalist and naturalist decorating. The coming Spring is depicted awash in sunlight, in fair weather, wall-hung snapshots as birds alight, rabbits graze and blossoms catch on the wind.

Ignite the creative and fertile mind in this tribute spotlighting originality and passion. Bring it in for a hug accompanied by a March mug. Express distress, dig deep and find comfort.

3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass, pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11  a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday March 12  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s  Late Night event. The gallery’s “Light My Fire” show runs March 1 through Margh  31, 2025.

Follow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.

Handmade orange shino glaze woodfired artisan cup

Shino-glazed woodfired cup by Brian Grow.

Brushpainted pomegranate-squirrel stoneware jar with sculpted finial by Tracie Griffith Tso.

‘Picante!’ kilnformed glass bowl by Sandi Martina

Ripples of energy are echoed in ovenware by Scott Kaye.

encaustic panel art with a pitchfork and resist typography

Organizer

Fire On Studio 22
Phone:
703-836-2585
Email:
inksart@gmail.com
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Contact Us

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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Open Daily

Visit Daily10 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

Masks are optional for visitors, artists, and staff, though may be required in some studios and galleries. Check Today’s Hours for expanded information.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is closed for New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

* Periodic 5 p.m. closure for private events. See dates on Today’s Hours.

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Artists maintain their own studio hours. It's best to confirm availability before your visit.

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