PRESS RELEASE

Objects: the works of Robert and Andi Moran
Opens at Eclectic Electric Gallery
June 8 - July 28, 2002
Opening Reception Saturday, June 8, 2002 7-9 p.m.

Atlanta (May 2002) - Andi and Robert Moran present a series of functional artifacts at Eclectic Electric Gallery Saturday June 8 through Sunday July 28, 2002.
Robert and Andi prefer to emphasize form and design over decorative concerns. They work within a restrained palette to obtain patinas that evoke the archaic and primordial. The clay is low-fired white earthenware finished with a variety of glazes which include wood ash, engobes, and terra sigillatas. Andi utilizes a wide variety of forming techniques in the construction of the ceramics: wheel-throwing, extruding, slab building and press molding. Robert does all the metal and electrical work. Most of the steel is either rusted naturally or treated with acids and chemicals to speed up the patinas normally imparted by aging. The steel is then oiled and waxed. The lamps and clocks which the Morans make are only partially about function; they are also expressions of form and homages to a wide variety of references from the Morans' travels and study: anthropomorphic, tribal, biological, botanical, mechanical, architectonic, and mythic. Their intent is to offer the user well-designed, handmade alternatives to stereotypical reading lamps and desk clocks - functional artifacts which engage the user in their sculptural and metaphorical content.

The Morans have exhibited in over 60 juried and invitational shows throughout the country including the Smithsonian Craft show. They have participated in numerous national, juried professional trade shows and have been represented by galleries in every major metropolitan area of the U.S. Their work has been featured in the "Washington Post", in Smithsonian magazine, and in numerous other regional and national publications. Their work has garnered many awards including: an Artist Fellowship by the Louisiana Division of the Arts and the NEA, "Best Lamp" Award in the national competition, "Table, Lamp + Chair", and a Roger Ward Ranger fund prize at the National Academy of Design.
"Tribal and archeological influences are what intrigue me with the Morans' work," says Kimberly Fong, owner of Eclectic Electric Gallery. "When viewing them I feel as if I have come across a treasure of another time…not necessarily the past, but greatly influenced by it." "We are honored to be introducing Robert and Andi and their sculptures to the Atlanta community."

Eclectic Electric Gallery has been showcasing illuminated sculptures and their creators for 8 years now. In her quest to answer the question " What is Light?" Eclectic Electric has partnered with over two hundred lighting artists. Her goal is to bring more and more people to the appreciation of light as a medium, an art form. Now offering electrical services, custom designs and consultation, Eclectic Electric is prepared to spread the work into more environments than ever before. Eclectic Electric will be opening a second gallery this spring in Roswell Ga. Come enjoy the brilliance at 1393 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306, phone 404-875-2840 for more details.