Paula Jean Rice: Transformation & Transcendence is a retrospective exhibition of visionary ceramic sculpture. The collection includes four decades of Rice’s work from public and private collections, offering a comprehensive survey of the artist’s complete oeuvre. Presented as a multi-media exhibition, the three-dimensional sculptures and relief wall-mounted pieces are accompanied with recent audio recordings of Rice sharing the stories and inspirations behind each series. The artist’s captivating recollections provide the audience with poetic insight on her life’s work. This exhibition is produced by and exhibited at Coconino Center for the Arts.

Paula Jean Rice is a nationally renowned ceramic sculptor and educator, whose interests include the nature and mystery of the human body and our place in the cosmos. Rice is Professor Emerita of Art at Northern Arizona University, where she has received myriad awards for excellence in teaching and creative work. Living at 7000 ft elevation in Flagstaff, Arizona—location of the discovery of the dwarf planet Pluto—she is a passionate observer of the clear night skies.

Exhibition: April 15 – June 17, 2023, CCA Main Gallery
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 15
Members’ Preview: 5-6 pm
Gallery Talk by Paula Jean Rice: 6 pm
Public Reception: 6-8 pm
Gallery Hours: W-Sa 11-5 and by appointment