Blending past and present day concerns, notions of Americana, and personal experience, Mara Superior playfully both challenges and adds to a history of porcelain decorative objects and tableware. With a singular aesthetic that feels reverent yet unique, Superior builds narratives that unfold through images, words, and form.
In continuation of the Racine Art Museum (RAM)'s commitment to contemporary craft and to further scholarship in the field, the museum produced this exhibition catalogue with an essay on the significance of Mara Superior's work along with representative images from the museum's permanent collection, as well as an abridged conversation between the artist and RAM Executive Director and Curator of Collections Bruce W. Pepich. This full-color publication is available for purchase on-site in the RAM Museum Store and online at racineartmuseumstore.org.
