Syd Carpenter
Associate Professor of Studio Art, Chair
Office: Beardsley 217Phone: 610-328-8069
Email: scarpen1@swarthmore.edu
Education:
B.F.A., M.F.A., Tyler School of Art
Special:
Ceramics
Courses:
STUA 1: Foundation
STUA 5: Ceramics
STUA 15: The Potter's Wheel
Biographical Statement:
Working as an artist has been the source of all that has been meaningful and a source of joy in my life. Art is my common ground around which revolves my interaction with family, teaching and community. The enthusiasm and commitment I bring to my teaching is an outcome of the level to which I am engaged in my art while community involvement allows me to share the value I place on the visual with those who may otherwise disregard its impact upon their lives. Family is a constant source of inspiration both as image and encouragement. I don't believe artists make the decision to become artists. They are born. The hope is that they find the will to pursue their vision, an environment in which to develop , and a culture respectful of their contributions.
Syd Carpenter's work is in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Atlantic Richfield Corporation, Nabisco Brands, the University of Illinois, Art in General, New York, Philadelphia Convention Center, Bell Atlantic Corporation, Canton Ohio Museum of Art, Erie Museum of Art and in numerous private collections.
Exhibitions / Gallery Affiliations
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Syd Carpenter: Menagerie
May 30 - August 13, 2006
Sande Webster Gallery, 2006 Walnut Street, Phila. PA
Syd Carpenter: Remedy
April 1st - April 29th, 2005
NCECA, Coppin State Univ., 2500 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD
Syd carpenter: Ceramic Sculpture
February 20th - March 23rd 2005