“Doyle Lane: Master of Clay” Now on View at The Huntington
Discover the first major museum retrospective devoted to the influential Los Angeles ceramic artist.
Doyle Lane: Master of Clay, a new exhibition at The Huntington, showcases over 100 works and archival documents that highlight Lane's journey from traditional pottery to grand architectural murals. The collection features a range of pieces, from delicate vessels and "weed pots" to "clay paintings," jewelry, beads, and large-scale commissions. This is the most comprehensive exhibition to date, providing a comprehensive look at Lane's work.
The show places Lane within the context of midcentury California modernism and the Southern California studio ceramics movement. It also explores the challenges he encountered as a Black artist during this period. The exhibition runs until March 1, 2027, offering visitors a rare opportunity to delve into Lane's artistic evolution.
Among the featured pieces are two notable works by Lane. The first is "orange, black, and red butterfly clay painting," created around 1970. This glazed ceramic piece, mounted on board, measures 12 x 12 inches. The second is a multicolored pyramid relief, crafted between 1965 and 1970. This glazed ceramic sculpture on wood is 16 x 18 x 3.5 inches in size.
Both works are on display at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. The pieces are credited to Doyle Lane and were gifted by Cynthia Jackson and the Estate of Doyle Lane, respectively.
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