Ever wonder what makes an artist tick? From where do they get their inspirations? How do their life experiences translate into great works of art? And how do they make art with a message that matters?

A lively, humorous and articulate speaker, artist Eric Serritella shares his journey in “Mind Into Matter,” a PowerPoint presentation filled with images that bring his story to life. He sheds light on how he expresses himself through his ceramic trompe l’oeil sculptures and explores how both his conscious and subconscious contributed to the development of several bodies of work, culminating with his signature birch master works and why they matter. Plan to leave with new knowledge, perspectives and laughs on the inner workings of an artist’s mind.

About the speaker

Originally from New York, Serritella is now a North Carolina based ceramic artist specializing in hand-carved trompe l’oeil vessels transformed into birch and weathered logs. His one-of-a-kind sculptures are internationally recognized and have been exhibited, awarded and collected on five continents for their exquisite design and incredibly realistic textures.

Many of Serritella’s works are included in public collections, including among others The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Mint Museum. He has contributed to over 160 exhibitions and has shown at the world’s top art and design fairs in the USA and Europe.

For more information visit ericserritella.com.