The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Norman Brown Gallery is proud to present “Domestic Ecotone”, a solo exhibition featuring figurative ceramics and functional pottery by Amy Henson.
The exhibition is on display in the Goldmark Cultural Center’s Norman Brown Gallery from 28 September to 30 October 2026.
The exhibition’s reception is on Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The reception is a great opportunity to view the exhibition, meet the artist, and learn about the artwork.
About the Exhibition
Amy Henson is a ceramic artist whose research centers on figurative or sculptural functional pottery. Currently Henson’s concepts focus on maternal feminism, inspired by the challenges of her lived experience as a woman, artist, and mother, and real or imagined flora and fauna mythic enough to reflect marginalization and the human psyche. Subjects include domesticated animals like horses, wildlife perceived as pest animals such as opossums and raccoons, as well as creatures from the fantastic bestiary like cryptids. Humble red earthenware softly textured with pinch marks presents an ideal foundation to communicate aspects of marginalization associated with craft and function.
“Domestic Ecotone” addresses motherhood with a broader lens through the artist’s matriline, identity, and collaboration. The passage of time is reflected through generational bonds, and growth and change as a parent. From the left of the entry wrapping around to the right, works will express the beginning of Henson’s journey into motherhood with more corporeal pieces like Inheritance and Letdown, responding palpably to 2nd Wave Feminism. Matrilineal Tea, installed on her grandmother’s dining table, pays homage to 4 generations of women in Henson’s family. Each themed cup and saucer is designed according to that woman’s interests, inspired by Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party. Collaborative works include Wunderkammer, which houses objects Henson made with her daughter Rosalie, and Mercat Bottle Set, created directly from a drawing by Rosalie. The exploration of identity, and how Henson was shaped by her forebears yet continues to change over time, remains evident across the exhibition. Throughout, Henson’s art acts as a whimsical invitation toward self knowledge.
About the Artist
Amy Henson, a Texas native with a studio in Garland, earned her BFA in Ceramics from Southern Methodist University in 2007 and her MFA in Ceramics from University of North Texas in 2022. She lives with her husband Aaron, their daughter Rosalie, and two adopted kitties Huntress and Count Bartholomeow von Catsburg (Bart for short). She has been working in clay for 20 years, and actively teaching Ceramics, Art Appreciation, and Foundations at area universities, colleges, and community studios since 2019. In 2025 Henson’s Berry Bowl was awarded Juror’s Choice at Six Pack Ceramic Show, and her wall-mounted sculpture Inheritance won Best in Show at the Goldmark’s Ceramics on the Wall VII. At the 2023 NCECA conference Amy and Allee Etheridge co-organized the successful concurrent exhibition Obscene. She is a founding member and participant alongside Allee Etheridge of two successful ceramic sales each year, Poetry in Ceramic in December and the Pot Stars Popup in March which is concurrent with the NCECA Conference. Amy is also a founding member of creative nonprofit Garland Creates and the current head of the Exhibitions Committee.
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