In honor of Creativity Explored’s 40th anniversary and the release of Art is Art, Rare Device invited a select group of CE artists to showcase drawings and sculpture work. Original artworks include popular color-block oil pastel portraits by Vincent Jackson, who has worked at CE for four decades; Nubia Ortega’s cartoon-like ceramic cars glazed with Crayola-like hues; and Gerald Wiggin’s sculpture “dude” figures who are named after imaginary and known characters. You’ll love the pops of color and whimsical nature of these artists’ work and will learn firsthand how Art is Art, no matter who makes it.

Curated by Giselle Gyalzen

Opening Reception 

Friday, March 8 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM 

Nubia Ortega

glazed ceramic sculpture, 5 x 10.75 x 4.5 inches

Vincent Jackson

oil pastel on paper, 16 X 11 inches

Gerald Wiggins

glazed ceramic sculpture, 9.5 x 4 x 5 inches

Nubia Ortega

glazed ceramic sculpture, 5 x 8 x 4.5 inches

Vincent Jackson

colored pencil on paper, 19 x 12.5 inches

Gerald Wiggins

glazed ceramic sculpture, 7.5 x 3.5 x 4 inches