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If you love the whimsical work of Darlington County sculptor Patz Fowle, Patz Fowle in Progress is the book for you.  It is filled with images and commentary by Patz and provides a glimpse into the life of one of the Pee Dee's most acclaimed artists.

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About the book:

Primarily self-taught, Patz Fowle is an award-winning South Carolina clay sculptor, innovative educator and published author. Fowle specializes in creating handbuilt anthropomorphic ceramic sculpture and her work is recognized for its distinctive, thought-provoking, witty style. Her unique clay sculpture is part of the permanent collection at the American Museum of Ceramic Art. Her work can also be found in public art exhibitions and in public and private collections.

Fowle’s sculptures and original techniques are recognized by the American Ceramic Society, chronicled in numerous ceramic books and featured in documentaries.

Once considered a ground-breaking method for handbuilding in clay, Fowle's significant contributions to the ceramic arts have become an American Tradition. Through the years, she has taught the Patz Process Ceramic Technique to thousands of students in public schools, universities and workshops. Fowle teaches her techniques locally, nationally and internationally in hopes that this exciting art form will continue to inspire creativity in the ceramic arts for many generations to come.

Patz Fowle in Progress: Pee Dee Artist has Book Published

Pee Dee artist Patz Fowle is no stranger to having images of her work published in text books or having her drawings used as illustrations for children’s books.  She has even written her own children’s book, Remember When. 

Patz can now add having a book about her unique clay handbuilding technique, the Patz Process, and the evolution of her artistic inspiration to her long list of accomplishments.  Patz Fowle in Progress arrived at the Black Creek Arts Center on February 6^th and copies of the book are headed to each public school library in Darlington County.

Patz Fowle in Progress came about after Patz completed an artist residency at each school in Darlington County during the 2010-11 school year.  “One of the aims of the book is to show local young people that successful, practicing artists live and work in their communities,” said Fowle.  “What better way than to show them than  a book about an artist that they know and have worked with.”

Patz Fowle in Progress contains images of Patz’ works from the 1980s up to some of her most recent, including her sculpture of famed topiary artist Pearl Fryar and painting of the multi-talented painter and performer Ilona Smithkin.  Additionally, the book tells the story of Patz’ inspiration for her clever clay creations and shows the artist at work on many of her whimsical sculptures.

The book was published by Black Creek Arts Council, which, along with the Darlington County School District through grants from the South Carolina Arts Commission, funded the artist residencies Patz completed in 2010-11. Black Creek Arts Council's Subgranting Program, which provided assistance for this project, is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, the John & Susan Bennett memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

To get your copy of Patz Fowle in Progress, contact Patz Fowle at patzfowle@yahoo.com or contact the Black Creek Arts Center at bartscounc@aol.com or 843.332.6234.    

Local Artist Featured in Book: Patz Fowle in Progress

Pee Dee Arts just found out there's a book about Darlington County sculptor Patz Fowle coming out soon.  We'll send out more details as they come.....