February 2026 Presenter: Diane Gilbert
- Crooked Creek Art League
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
We invite you to join us at our opening meeting for this year on Monday February 16, 2026 for fun and fellowship. This is our regular monthly members meeting. Refreshments begin at 5:30pm.
The Meeting starts at 6pm.
Hope to see you there - members and guests welcome!
This month our presenter, Diane Gilbert, will present:
cheminement
Diane's practice is rooted in a long personal cheminement — one shaped by time, experimentation, and a deep listening to the material itself. She will share what led her to where she is today, the techniques she uses, and the philosophy of clay that guides her work. For her, clay is not only a medium, but a living dialogue between hand, earth, and intention.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Diane Gilbert’s sculptural work is inspired by the natural world, where mosquitoes can be just as fascinating as monkeys and snakes. Her clay creatures—large and small—emerge from a lifelong curiosity about living forms and a desire to give them presence, character, and sometimes a quiet sense of humor.
Born and raised in Quebec, Canada, Gilbert trained in multiple art forms before working for many years as a professional designer creating costumes, mascots, movie props, and museum objects. After relocating to the southeastern United States in 2000, she discovered clay and never really looked back. Drawn to its physicality and responsiveness, she approaches the medium as both powerful and grounding—something that pushes back just enough to stay interesting.
Gilbert works with a range of clays and surface treatments, often firing her pieces multiple times to build depth and nuance. She frequently incorporates mixed materials, including wood, wire, feathers, and found objects, allowing each sculpture to evolve beyond strict realism. At the heart of her practice is a belief that clay is a conversation—between hand and earth, control and surprise, seriousness and play.
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The Zoom session will open at 5:30pm
The Presentation will begin at 6pm
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A reminder to our members:
Each month, we hold a new themed contest in the TAP Gallery. All CCAL members are invited to participate. Simply create your best piece according to the theme and bring it to hang on the start date listed below. (Be sure to bring your gallery wall label.) Only original works only are permitted in judged theme contests (no prints please). Exhibits typically change the same night as our monthly member meeting. Be sure to take home your artwork at the end of the exhibit!! A monthly Award Winner will be selected and awarded a ribbon for themed exhibits. Happy creating! In order to give our members more time to paint ahead for the TAP Gallery Exhibits, we will be trying to keep a yearly list of upcoming themes published in advance. View the full list of all Upcoming TAP Gallery Themes so you can plan and create ahead!
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