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current exhibitions \| upcoming exhibitions\| previous exhibitions Ishmael Soto From Clay to Metal Opening August 28, 6-8 pm August 28 - September 25 Ishmael Soto has been making and exhibiting his art for more than fifty years. Born in Austin, Texas in 1932, Soto holds degrees from the University of Texas in Austin and the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. His work as an artist using ceramics ranges from exquisitely crafted thrown pots and platters to visceral sculptural constructions often referencing iconic images from the history of art. Coming off a recent 50 year retrospective at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas, Soto will exhibit at the O’Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown with a solo exhibition called, "From Clay to Metal" The exhibit examines his sculptural exploration of clay and brings to the mix new works created in copper. Related events: From Clay to Metal complements another Houston exhibit to be exhibited simultaneously at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter, August 30 - November 30. UH-Downtown will host A Conversation with Warren MacKenzie and Joe Havel, Saturday, August 30, 2:00 PM at the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium, University of Houston-Downtown, One Main Street. Additionally, 18 Hands Gallery in Houston will present A Letter from Warren, a group show featuring nine ceramic artists, from September 6 -28, 2008. Ismael Soto, From Clay to Metal August 28 - September 25, 2008 O'Kane Gallery, University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street Opening Reception: Thursday, August 28, 2008; 6:00 - 8:00 PM www.okanegallery.uhd.edu Warren MacKenize: Legacy of an American Potter and Inspired: Students of Warren MacKenzie August 30 - November 30 Opening Reception: Friday August 29, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. A Conversation witih Warren MacKenize and Joe Havel Saturday, August 30, 2008; 2:00 PM Wihhemina Cullen Roberston Auditorium University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street A letter from Warren September 6 - 28, 2008 18 Hands Gallery, 249 W. 19th St. 18handsgallery.com For more information, contact Mark Cervenka or Brad Thomason at the O'Kane Gallery, University of Houston-Downtown at 713-221-8042. Gallery hours: Monday -- Saturday, 10:00 -- 5:00.