October 7 - November 29, 2008 …

                           October 7 - November 29, 2008
                        Receptions: Saturday October 11, 6 - 9pm
                                         Saturday November 8, 6 - 9pm

                      Jeff Whyman: Vitrified Existence
        Armstrong's announces its up-coming exhibition: "Jeff Whyman: Vitrified Existence."
This show will display works from the talented and highly skilled ceramic artist, Jeff Whyman.
"Vitrified Existence" will run from Tuesday, October 7 through Saturday, November 29.
        Whyman's work displays a variety of sculptural forms completed with wood-fired,
glazing surface techniques. Wood-firing is known for its lengthy, labor intensive process but the
results are incredible and stunning. The wood-firing technique creates astounding and distinctive
surfaces, which would be unattainable with any other firing method.
        Whyman's work is about the beauty, wonder and majesty of our daily life. The clay, the
earth, the sun, the minerals, the colors of our transitions and the eternal process of our existence is
all a part of his galactic expressions in the permanency of fired ceramic vessels. Whyman is also
a diver and his ceramic creations are reminiscent of the treasures found on the ocean floor.
        The success and accomplishments of Jeff Whyman include numerous solo and group
shows across the country. His also has many of his pieces in selected public collections including
the Museum of Contemporary Art in Boca Raton, FL and the St. Louis Medical Center. Whyman
received his B.F.A from the University of Miami and his M.F.A. from the University of
California, Berkeley. He was also given the opportunity and privilege of working with the
acclaimed ceramic artist, Peter Volkous, for many years.