Surface/Structure at Clay Studio, Philadelphia

Fabio Fernandez and Tom Lauerman will exhibit recent collaborative work in a group show titled: "Surface/Structure" at the Clay Studio Philadelphia.

September 17 - October 31, 2010
Opening Reception, First Friday,
October 1, 5-9pm

Sculptures in Love with Architecture at Sienna Gallery, Lenox, MA

The fruits of an on-going collaboration between Fabio J. Fernández and Tom Lauerman, Sculptures in Love with Architecture presents a series of small scale ceramic pieces that reflect the artists thoughts on the forms, concepts, history and humor in architecture and the built environment.

The title references the book Architectures in Love, an enigmatic sketchbook/journal by John Hejduk that has been a shared influence on both artists. Many of the works were conceived with Hejduk's writing in mind, particularly his investigations of the emotional capacities of architecture. From there the circle of allowable inspirations grew to include other architects and artists whom the pair look to: Félix Candela, Eduardo Chillida, Eladio Dieste, Louis Kahn, Mies van der Rohe, and Tony Smith to mention a few. Often, the process of making began with the mailing/emailing of drawings, notes and models back and forth between the artist's studios, at times located in Boston, Chicago or Dallas. The forms that emerged from this method of communication explore and exploit the properties of ceramics - the actual making incorporates the range from elemental technology like hands and sandpaper to advanced prototyping and mold making.

Sculptures in Love with Architecture at Peel Gallery Houston

Fabio Fernandez and Tom Lauerman collaborate on their fourth exhibition of a growing body of work based on the spaces, forms, details, and potentialities of constructed space. The title references an enigmatic book of drawings by architect John Hejduk, a shared influence on both artists. The exhibition consists of more than100 small objects developed using a wide range of ceramic materials and processes.

Images of works from the series can be viewed here

Peel Gallery website is here

PEEL gallery showcases the work of both emerging and established artists and designers while providing a space for clients, designers and our community to share projects and ideas. With constantly rotating shows, PEEL presents work that spans the breadth of art, fashion, design and craft exploring where these disciplines intercede
in contemporary culture.

Tom Lauerman & Fabio Fernandez lecture @ RISD

Fabio Fernandez and Tom Lauerman will be giving an artist talk at the Rhode Island School of Design focusing on their recent collaborations as well as their individual art practice across the past several years. Larger image here.

Sculptures In Love With Architecture at Lemberg Gallery

Third exhibition of architecturally themed sculpture by Tom Lauerman & Fabio J. Fernandez. Small in size, but suggesting a larger scale, the hundred model-like objects in this show reference built structures and accidental arrangements from the urban landscape. The exhibition title references John Hejduk's book "Architectures In Love".

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Fabio Fernandez and Tom Lauerman @ Provincetown Art Museum

Exhibition dates: March 6 - May 31, 2009

Reception: Friday, April 24, 6-8pm

Fabio Fernandez and Tom Lauerman will be exhibiting work made in collaboration over the past year at the Provincetown Art Museum.  This grouping of roughly 100 small scale sculptures in clay and wood are influenced by architectural structures and sites.  The title of the show "Sculptures in Love with Architecture" referencea a sketchbook (Architectures In Love) by Architect John Hejduk.