"A Half Glass Full: New Work by Lee Masterson"
The solo show The Half Glass Full: New Work by Lee Masterson continues the P.A.D. tradition of bringing a longtime member of its roster and its inclusive vision to the broader community of artists, collectors and enthusiasts. Masterson has been a member of P. A. D. since its inception.
Masterson’s newest body of ceramic work combines exquisite form with a slightly twisted sensibility. He takes forms from history such as the classical amphora, the Baroque frame, the Canopic jar, the Art Nouveau teapot, the Japanese sake set. He turns them around, splits them, warps them, coats them in gold, decontextualizes them and makes them new and surprising. The combination of impeccable craft and an understanding of the lineage and context of forms gives this work its power. The riotous “end of day” pieces complete the story and reveal the leftovers of the process. They show the love of the material and the things that might otherwise be lost, overlooked, or discarded.
The exhibition is curated by Sam Gassman and Janet Zweig, with the help of Patrick Mohundo of P.A.D
NADA NYC 2024
PROJECT ART DISTRIBITION (P.A.D)
BOOTH 4.05
May 2–5, 2024
548 West 22nd Street
New York, NY, 10011
Show Schedule: Thursday, May 2, 4–7 pm Friday, May 3, 11 am–7 pm Saturday, May 4, 11 am–7 pm Sunday, May 5, 11 am–5 pm
