The Life and Work of Glenn Takai
Glenn Takai was an American ceramic artist. He studied at California State University, Sacramento and at the University of California Davis.
Glenn’s ceramic figures are a powerful narrative. Each sculpture captures an important moment or memory in life. The family is often the focus of Takai’s work, tracing the path of three generations of men: his great grandfather, his father, himself and his brother, and his two sons. Objects, landscapes, animals and faces serve to supplement his narratives.
Glenn has exhibited widely nationally as well as throughout the Sacramento region. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Oakland Museum and the Crocker Art Museum as well as many private collections.
DATES
Start: August 21
End: September 12
OPENING RECEPTION
September 7, 7:00–9:00pm
Glenn Takai, Who Would Have Known, 2013, ceramic, 18" x 14"
Glenn Takai, Uplifting, 2011, ceramic, 71" x 14" x 14"
Glenn Takai, Solving the Mystery, 2011, ceramic, 48" x 20" x 15"
Glenn Takai, Mystery of a New, 2013, ceramic, 19" x 12" x 10"
Glenn Takai, Going My Way, 2011, ceramic, 73" x 21" x 20"
Glenn Takai, Bright Future, 2013, ceramic, 17" x 18"
Glenn Takai, Big Surprise, 2013, ceramic, 21" x 15" x 10"
Glenn Takai, Apart but Together, 2013, ceramic, 17" x 12" x 10"
Glenn Takai, Anything is Possible 2011, ceramic, 93" x 24" x 24"
Glenn Takai, Always There, 2013, ceramic, 18" x 9"
Glenn Takai, New Ware, Starting over, ceramic
Glenn Takai, Just Growing, 2008, ceramic, 16" x 16" x 3"