The Owsley Moment

Vivid descriptions of art on display in our part of the state

Sculptural ceramic vessel with abstract, rounded form featuring painted figures in soft pastel colors. The artwork depicts three human forms and a bird set against a vibrant blue, red, and purple background, creating a sense of fluid motion and interconnectedness.

S04 E08 – Rudy Autio, Incandescents, 1998

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In Incandescents, Rudy Autio transforms a towering ceramic vessel into a mythic stage, where fluid brushstrokes and sculpted figures of women and animals dance in harmony—an enchanting fusion of form, color, and storytelling that cements his legacy as a master of modern figurative ceramics.

 

Research by Emily Howard
Voiced by Amelia Dorsey

Produced by Blake Chapman in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
The Firebird Suite
Composed by Igor Stravinsky
Performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Original air date:  June 27, 2025

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About The Owsley Moment

Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.

The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.

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