Craig Krull Gallery is pleased to present Strong Spell, a selection of new ceramic works by Brittany Mojo. The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 15, with an opening reception on February 1 from 4 to 6pm, and an artist talk on February 22nd at 11am. Strong Spell marks a shift in color and subject for Mojo, who spent the past several years exploring labor and grief in black and white. Carefully considering the idea of recess—a pause for play—, Strong Spell lingers in the intensity and enchantment of making objects, in the curious place where the mental and material meet. Drawing on traditions of quilting, vernacular design, and her own interest in the beginner’s hand, Mojo combines colors and patterns through spontaneous mark-making, repeating processes until they inhabit her body and materialize as a range of forms, from a series of tiny pots to large conch-like sculptures. The artist’s hand is evident in the pieces, which incorporate vivid colors and joyfully familiar motifs like daisies, tennis balls, spoons, and seashells—references to the California coastal environment, leisure activities, and the hobbification of the domestic space. In the gallery, the objects become like words in a sentence, each serving a singular purpose; moving among these objects, the viewers become a crucial part of the experience.