From mud to beauty: Ceramic works coming to Taubman

A ceramic piece by Jean-Marc Fontaine.

Jean-Marc Fontaine, a French scientist and artist who earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, creates a unique set of ceramic works inspired by history dating back to the 8th century BC.

Fontaine’s style varies from simple, traditional forms to elaborate, one-of-a-kind creations. Featuring rustic antique surfaces, warm colors and highly individualized textures, his work also occasionally takes whimsical forms. Fontaine is a research scientist at the U-M Medical School in biochemistry.

His work will be on display at Taubman Center beginning next week. Here’s how to check it out:

Where: Gifts of Art Gallery — Taubman Health Center South Lobby, Floor 1.

When: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily from Dec. 18 to March 11, 2018

Website: http://www.med.umich.edu/goa/exhibits.htm#fontaine