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SUMMARY:Meditations: Handcrafted Calm for Mindful Living
DESCRIPTION:Brushpainted koi kimono pitcher by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \nFind an inner ohm with May’s ‘Meditations’ creations in pottery\, glass\, painting and more exploring the gentle intersection of handmade art and mindful living. \nContemplation\, both gentle and deep\, inspire artistry\, as the mind meditates on the universe\, planet and personal world. Take a nano break or soul retreat and dive into a reflective world with sculptural surprises\, handmade glass talismans and heartwarming original works. In a fast-paced\, overstimulated world\, the simple act of wrapping hands around a handcrafted mug becomes sacred. The quiet contemplation of a vase’s curve offers respite. A painting’s serene palette permits slowing down. ‘Meditations’ celebrates these micro-moments of peace. \nCoastline desktop miniature original oil painting of moody\, meditative blues by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nDiscover vessels born of fire and intention as woodfired pottery bears the meditative marks of flame’s dance\, each piece a study in spontaneous zen. Woodfired treasures express wild\, rustic finishes that invite tactile meditation. Wall-mounted sconces and functional ware of cups\, bowls and servers transforms daily routines into mindful ceremonies. Fill vases with aromatic herbs\, posies to lift a broody mood. \nArchitectural handheld sculptural originals echo shelter and home while female torsos express age-old feminine mystique. Seek a centering object in a marbled stone form or abstract figure. \nKilnformed glass water-inspired vibration bowl by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nKilnformed glass levitates functional pieces\, capturing and holding illumination and manipulating hues and finishes. Ordinary surfaces are transformed into worlds of wondrous wanderings. \nOriginal paintings express tranquility with gentle landscapes\, interpretive scenes and soothing nature studies. Contemplative elegance with delicate Chinese brushwork of spirit animals and symbolic flora. Indigo nature-based botanical eco-prints reward lingering observation in card or wall-hung formats. Open an artistic window where the eye can rest and the mind wander. \nContemplative green espresso cup by Scott Kaye of Arlingrton\, Va. \nMother’s Day calls for thoughtful gifts while Memorial Day gatherings need meaningful centerpieces. Life requires small sanctuaries handcrafted with intention\, to pause\, breathe and connect. \n3-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 May 8  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s ‘Handwork’ Late Night event with Fire On featuring Tracie Griffith Tso live with an interactive demo focused on Chinese brushpainting on pottery. The gallery’s “Meditations” show runs May 1 through 31\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
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LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show
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