Like thousands of people across the area, the ceramic artist Vorakit Chinookoswong had life blown apart by Hurricane Ike. The
Thailand-born artist, who was raised and educated in Japan and now lives in Seabrook, lost everything-house, studio, potter's wheel, inventory of art
work-to the storm. To help V. Chin (as he is known and signs his work) rebuild, the Clay Arts Museum and Education Organization-better known as CAMEO-has
joined with the Houston Potters Guild and Archway Gallery, the artist-run space where Chinookoswong shows work, in a benefit silent auction of clay art on
Saturday, November 8, 6-8 p.m., at Archway Gallery (2305 Dunlavy).
"Chin is one of the top potters in the United States. He really is," says Janis Ross, president of the CAMEO board of directors. "During Hurricane Ike, his entire studio and inventory was swept away. Chin has no other means of livelihood except his pots, and without a studio he cannot make any new work."
Artists interested in contributing works are asked to bring them to Archway Gallery before 6 p.m. on November 8. Artists may call Archway, 713/522-2409, for details.
On the same day, CAMEO will hold a "seconds sale," 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at its new home, 1701 Dunlavy. Proceeds will support the work of CAMEO. Seconds pieces, explains Janis Ross, "are perfectly good but have a tiny flaw."
About CAMEO
CAMEO was established in 2006 as a nonprofit organization to support and encourage emerging clay artists; as a teaching center for Houstonians to get their hands in clay; and as a collecting museum that also hosts clay art exhibitions. CAMEO recently moved into its new home at 1701 Dunlavy, a space it shares with the Houston Potters Guild. CAMEO is now preparing for its third annual Texas Teapot Tournament, January 8-31. Due to Hurricane Ike, registration for the tournament has been extended to November 15. For details, visit the website, www.cameohouston.org.
"Chin is one of the top potters in the United States. He really is," says Janis Ross, president of the CAMEO board of directors. "During Hurricane Ike, his entire studio and inventory was swept away. Chin has no other means of livelihood except his pots, and without a studio he cannot make any new work."
Artists interested in contributing works are asked to bring them to Archway Gallery before 6 p.m. on November 8. Artists may call Archway, 713/522-2409, for details.
On the same day, CAMEO will hold a "seconds sale," 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at its new home, 1701 Dunlavy. Proceeds will support the work of CAMEO. Seconds pieces, explains Janis Ross, "are perfectly good but have a tiny flaw."
About CAMEO
CAMEO was established in 2006 as a nonprofit organization to support and encourage emerging clay artists; as a teaching center for Houstonians to get their hands in clay; and as a collecting museum that also hosts clay art exhibitions. CAMEO recently moved into its new home at 1701 Dunlavy, a space it shares with the Houston Potters Guild. CAMEO is now preparing for its third annual Texas Teapot Tournament, January 8-31. Due to Hurricane Ike, registration for the tournament has been extended to November 15. For details, visit the website, www.cameohouston.org.
