On the Town: A ceramicist exhibits his evolution

“This exhibit is a retrospective of my work,” said artist Scott Young, who is currently exhibiting his ceramic creations in a show titled “Serial Ceramics” at the Burbank Creative Arts Center Gallery. “I have included some pieces I did many years ago, along with a series of the profile heads I am currently doing. So, it is a show that somewhat highlights my evolution.”

Young attended the opening-night reception held at the gallery located within George Izay Park this past Friday evening.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Young’s creations have been featured in numerous exhibitions both locally and nationally. Along with the colorful and playful wall-mounted profile heads, his current exhibit also features more than 60 pieces of his work ranging from pinch pottery and slab-built scoop vessels to unique folded boxes.

An adjunct ceramics instructor at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo since 1986, Young has also taught at numerous community colleges throughout Southern California and currently provides training at Burbank’s Creative Arts Center.

That Burbank connection brought out students as well as other local ceramic instructors including Michael Hirsch to Friday’s opening. Hirsch, who is a collector of vintage and antique pottery, is a much sought-after instructor who teaches both adults and children at the center and privately in his own Burbank studio.

The center, which houses a pottery studio and classroom, offers a variety of classes for people of all ages and skill levels. A listing of the classes provided, in ceramics, pottery and other visual and performing arts, can be found in the city’s recreation guide, which is available at burbankca.gov.

The center’s gallery features a showcase for artists that changes on a monthly basis. Following Young’s show, artist Lois Ramirez will present “Lay of the Land,” which will run through the month of September.

The show will feature a collection of Ramirez’s latest works: a variety of abstract acrylic paintings with rich, colorful surfaces that are rooted in her abstraction of elements in nature and architecture.

The opening night reception for Ramirez’s show is slated for 7 p.m. on Sept. 9.

The Burbank Creative Arts Center Gallery is located at 1100 W. Clark Ave. For more information about classes, upcoming shows and exhibits and gallery hours, call (818) 238-5397.

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DAVID LAURELL may be reached by email at dlaurell@aol.com or (818) 563-1007.