OCA PRESENTS: A FILM ON THE MAKING OF "DOOMSCROLLER"
Film by Dylan Totaro; Courtesy of Ogden Contemporary Arts
Ogden Contemporary Arts presents two solo exhibitions showcasing the bold, innovative practices of ceramic artists Elyse Pignolet and Aimee Odum. Curated by Kasey Lou Lindley, these exhibits unite the timeless craft of ceramics with contemporary themes, offering fresh, thought-provoking perspectives on today’s cultural and societal issues. The exhibitions are on view February 7 through April 13, 2025.
GOOD GIRL by Elyse Pignolet, living and working in Los Angeles, CA, explores themes of misogyny, inequality, and cultural stereotypes. Through the integration of politically charged messages into traditional porcelain patterns, Pignolet, examines feminist issues with sharp commentary. Her work, recognized internationally, bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern sociopolitical discourse, offering a compelling critique of contemporary womanhood.
DOOMSCROLLER by Aimee Odum, living and working in Salt Lake City, UT, merges ceramics with artificial intelligence to investigate the impacts of digital immersion and information overload. Odum’s evocative works highlight humanity's evolving relationship with technology, combining tactile craftsmanship with conceptual inquiry. As a visual artist and educator with international accolades, Odum invites viewers to reflect on their own digital habits and the broader implications of a tech-driven world.
About the Artists: Elyse Pignolet is an artist, living and working in Los Angeles. She completed her BFA degree in ceramics at CSU Long Beach. Exploring the boundaries between ceramics, painting and sculpture, Pignolet attempts to place the permanence and traditions of ceramics with the fleeting and transitory nature of the contemporary world. Her work is in public collections including Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Achenbach Foundation, San Francisco, CA.
Aimee Odum is a Salt Lake City-based visual artist, educator, and curator with an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Arkansas and a BS in Pre-Art Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has presented her work at institutions like Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Virginia Commonwealth University and has received notable accolades, including the Sturgis International Fellowship for studio research in Iceland, the DNA Residency in Provincetown, MA, and the Career Advancement Grant from the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
About Ogden Contemporary Arts & OCA Center: Ogden Contemporary Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates and shares globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced arts programing in Ogden, Utah. OCA’s vision is to inspire local and regional artists through active involvement with the international contemporary art community. OCA strives to be viewed as a credible and internationally respected arts organization while empowering artists with the facilities, environment, and experience to excel in their medium and enrich their lives. OCA Center is Ogden Contemporary Arts’ flagship exhibition space located in the historic Monarch building at 455 25th Street in Ogden. The multi-use space opened in November 2020 after a significant gift from the Dr. Ezekiel R. & Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation. The Center’s main gallery is titled the “Arts Garage,” named after the building’s historic origin as a 1920s industrial parking garage for the neighboring Bigelow Hotel. OCA Center also includes a digital art room, second floor gallery space, and an artist loft that can be utilized as additional exhibition space or as a studio for visiting artists.
Credits: Ogden Contemporary Arts would like to thank our major funders for making these exhibitions possible: Ogden City Arts, Utah Division of Arts and Museums, Utah Office of Tourism, George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Rocky Mountain Power, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.