The Tang Museum at Skidmore College will present 'Pursuing Possibilities: Explorations in Glaze,' a student-curated exhibition running from May 30 to September 12, 2026. Organized by Emily Lin, the 2025–26 Charina Endowment Fund Endowed Intern, the show features works from the Tang collection that examine the chemical composition of ceramic glazes and their expressive possibilities. Lin used X-ray fluorescence to analyze glazes and consulted with ceramics professor Matt Wilt, bringing together art history, chemistry, and studio practice.
The exhibition matters because it exemplifies the Tang Museum's teaching mission, blending art and science through a student-led curatorial project. It highlights how glaze chemistry drives artistic experimentation, emphasizing the interplay of intention and chance in ceramics. By showcasing works alongside the concurrent major exhibition 'Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes,' the show deepens public understanding of ceramic processes and the role of material science in contemporary art.