SUSAN TOOMEY FROST APPEARANCE AT THE RECENT LOS ANGELES
POTTERY SHOW BOOK SIGNING EVENT
In connection with the publication of her long awaited book "Colors On Clay",
noted author and collector, Susan Toomey Frost made appearance January
23-24 during our recent show. "Colors on Clay" brings to life the rich artistry,
designers and styles that brought the colorful tiles, bowls, plates and other
wares produced by the San Jose Workshops, in San Antonio, Texas into
prominence nationally. The workshops were in operation from 1931
through 1977. Susan Toomey Frost presents the first definitive account of
this intriguing story. With more than 300 illustrations of tiles and related clay
objects, "Colors on Clay" provides a well-researched and lively
documentation of a previously unexamined aspect of Texas art. The book,
published by
Trinity University Press
became available September 2009 for $45 in hardcover.
Susan Toomey Frost is the leading authority on San Jose decorative art tiles
and pottery produced by workshops in San Antonio and Mexico. An avid
collector, she has written articles, given lectures and curated exhibitions.
She may be reached at www.susanfrost.org
As an added feature, longtime collector, author and dealer at The Los
Angeles Pottery Show, Carole Coates presented a case filled with pottery and
tiles from the San Jose Tile Workshops as part of our "Private Collection"
exhibition. THIS WAS A MUST SEE EVENT!
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