Wolfe Gallery announces new exhibition: Brianna Deterling: In Progression

The Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Country Day School is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Brianna Deterling: In Progression,” a captivating exploration of memory, imagination, and the natural world through the medium of ceramics. The exhibition will run from Dec. 16, 2024, to Feb. 21, 2025, with a special artist reception on Jan. 17, 2025, from 5:30–7 p.m.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Brianna Deterling is an accomplished visual artist known for her organic, clay-based creations that merge natural forms with the imaginative spirit of childhood. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in northern Wisconsin, Deterling’s work channels a profound connection to the outdoors, layered with a sense of mystery and wonder.

Her art has been showcased both nationally and internationally, with notable exhibitions at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, the Amarillo Museum of Art, and the Chihuahua Institute of Culture in Mexico. A holder of a BFA, MA, and MFA in ceramics, Deterling currently teaches at Adrian College in Michigan and Riverland Community College in Minnesota.

Deterling’s evolving body of work explores themes of place, memory, and the tension between the familiar and the unknown, creating pieces that are as thought-provoking as they are visually engaging.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
In Brianna Deterling: In Progression, viewers are invited to embark on a journey through the artist’s creative process. This exhibition weaves together several bodies of work, showcasing a dynamic interplay of familiar textures and forms reimagined with new materials and approaches.

“In this exhibition, I invite viewers to see my work as both familiar and mysterious,” Deterling said. “It’s about the journey—testing boundaries, exploring new directions, and embracing the tension between the known and the unknown.”

EVENT DETAILS:

• Exhibition dates: Dec. 16, 2024, to Feb. 21, 2025
• Artist reception: Jan. 17, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Location: Wolfe Gallery, Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 South Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43614
• This event is free and open to the public. Join us in celebrating the work of this talented artist and experiencing the wonder of her journey, In Progression.

ABOUT THE WOLFE GALLERY:
The Wolfe Gallery, located on the grounds of Maumee Valley Country Day School, is a premier exhibition space committed to fostering an appreciation of the arts in the Toledo community. Through diverse exhibitions and educational programming, the gallery provides a platform for artists to share their work and engage with the public.

• Exhibition dates: Dec. 16, 2024, to Feb. 21, 2025
• Artist reception: Jan. 17, 2025, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Location: Wolfe Gallery, Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 South Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43614
• This event is free and open to the public. Join us in celebrating the work of this talented artist and experiencing the wonder of her journey, In Progression.