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Opening Reception- Claire B Jones: A Perception of Failure @ Betty Feves Memorial Gallery

  • 22 Feb 2018
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, OR



Claire B. Jones: A Perception of Failure

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 22, 4:30-6:60

Exhibition Date: February 22 - March 22, 2018

Claire’s work explores the idea that failure is partly about perception. In this unique exhibit, Claire displays a statement next to each piece explaining why it failed to meet her original objective. The viewer can then include this in their analysis and see if it alters their opinion of the piece. Does learning about something the artist considers an imperfection change what they think about the piece? This concept, of course, can apply to more than just art. The intent of the exhibit is to encourage students to think about their own experiences and ideas about failure.

Claire explains, “Judgment, both self and social, real and perceived, is something which we all have to deal with on a regular basis. By putting the artist’s judgmental comment next to each piece the viewer will be able to contrast their viewpoint with that of the artist’s.”

The show will feature a selection of whimsical, brightly colored, self-supporting sculptures created with a sewing machine.

Claire holds a Certificate in Design Level III from City and Guilds of London, and several certificates from the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center including Experimental Research for Advanced Design, Advanced Experimental Stitch, and Design and Experimental Machine Stitch.

Image: Outburst 1, cotton canvas, thread, 10" x 8" x 5"


Gallery Hours: 

Monday-Thursday. 9:30am-1:30pm

By appointment: 541-278-5952


Special Evening Hours: 

Friday, February 23rd: 6:30-8:30pm

Saturday, February 24th: 6:30-8:30pm


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