The Curated Object

Exhibitions Woodside. Native California. The Filoli Center. The Curated Object

Dance Hat, Courtesy of The Filoli Center


Egret Grace,by Rainey Schuler of Santa Cruz, CA
Courtesy of The Filoli Center


Four Trees, by Linda Roth of San Carlos, CA Courtesy of The Filoli Center

Native California – From Images and Paintings to Basketry and Tools
April 1-May 4

An abundant natural environment has long supported a variety of cultures in California. Through contemporary artwork and traditional objects, this exhibition explores the diversity of plant and animal life and the rich heritage of Native peoples.

For more information please visit: The Filoli Center

-Joanne Molina
 

Exhibition Events Woodside, CA. Asian Porcelains in the Filoli Collection. The Fioli Center. The Curated Object

One of a pair of Chinese ceramic figures from the Shiwan
area of Guangzhou province. Represents "Goddess of the Moon" in opera
style dress, standing on mound, holding disk and intended for placement
on either end of temple roof with the "God of the Sun." Decorated in
under glazed blue and polychrome over glaze enamel. Large fire
yellow-green-blue glaze; over painted, possibly to hide repairs.
Origin: China Shiwan
Source: Lurline Roth estate
Credit: Filoli Center

Very large heavily potted vat, porcelainous clay, probably
made to house ornamental fish or to grow lotus.  Rounded sides with
outturned rim; a Western silver shape.  The bowl rests on a contiguous
high splayed foot rim.  The base rim itself is not glazed, but the
interior of the base is glazed with a circular unglazed area.  Exterior
of bowl is decorated in blue with two phoenixes on a stylized lotus
scroll ground.  The interior is decorated with turbulent wave pattern
covering the bottom and rising part way up the interior sides.  Repeated
around the inner rim are groups of sea birds flying above the waves.
The very dense decoration in dark cobalt blue is typical of "min yao"
(commercial kiln) wares of the Ming period.
Object date:  c. 1870
Origin:  China
Photo Credit:  Filoli Center

Asian Porcelains in the Filoli Collection
Friday, February 22, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Tom Rogers
Fee: $15 members; $20 non-members
The Filoli Collection contains pieces from China, Japan and Thailand ranging from Ming in the 15th Century to early 20th Century export wares. Both the Bourn and Roth families had Asian porcelain on display and further additions have come to Filoli through generous donations. Join our Curator of Collections as he talks about the history and significance of the Asian porcelain collection at Filoli. This presentation is part of our opening event, The Enchanting Winter Garden. 

For more information please visit: The Fioli Center

-Joanne Molina

Exhibitions Woodside, CA. Tea Cups to Rice Paper. The Fioli Center. The Curated Object

Title:  Bamboo
Credit:  Dorothy Radyk

Tea Cups to Rice Paper
Asian Brush Painting and Decorative Arts Exhibition
Tuesday, February 12- Sunday, March 30

Asian art is often simple in composition and full of harmony, overall balance and peace. The aesthetic of Asian art traditions extends to decorative arts such as ceramics, floral arrangements, paper crafts and more. Displayed in the Visitor and Education Center are exquisitely rendered pieces by local artists and crafts people. This outstanding exhibition coincides with our opening event, The Enchanted Winter Garden, February 22 – 24.

For more information please visit: The Fioli Center

-Joanne Molina