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Exploring the Art of Letting Go: Frank Olt Featured in Tussle Magazine

We’re thrilled to share that Frank Olt’s stunning ceramic work, “Woodbridge, Land, Sea and Sky” (2024), was recently highlighted in Tussle Magazine’s feature article, Ceramics as the Art of Letting Go. This thought-provoking piece by Chunbum Park delves into the transformative power of ceramics and the art of relinquishing control to embrace the unknown.

In the article, Olt’s work is described as a frosty, ethereal homage to Mark Rothko’s abstract compositions, with a Zen-like minimalism that draws inspiration from Japanese aesthetics. The gravity-defying drips created during the intense firing process evoke a sense of natural fluidity and impermanence, aligning with Zen Buddhist philosophy. The snowy forms in “Woodbridge, Land, Sea and Sky” invite viewers into a serene, meditative state, transcending the boundaries between fine art and craft.

Olt’s piece stands out in the Fiat Ignis 2 exhibition, a collaborative effort by Gallery 60 and the New England Wood Firing Conference, which brings together artists from diverse cultural perspectives to celebrate the beauty of wood-fired ceramics. This global convergence of techniques and aesthetics enriches the dialogue surrounding the evolution of ceramics as both an art form and a cultural tradition.

We’re honored to see Frank Olt’s innovative work receiving the recognition it deserves. A full view of the piece will be featured alongside this post. To read the full article in Tussle Magazine, click here.

Stay tuned for more updates on Frank Olt’s ongoing journey in redefining ceramics as a medium of profound artistic expression.