Events

Thursday, August 27

Artist Talk: 6–7 p.m.
Reception: 7–8 p.m.

Location
Touchstone by the Falls
1 Sherman Street
Ohiopyle, PA

Join Canadian artist Mike Seymour for an evening exploring the ideas, research, and creative process behind his residency with Fallingwater and Touchstone Center for Crafts. Through images and conversation, Seymour will share how time spent at Fallingwater and in Touchstone’s studios inspired a new body of sculptural ceramic chandeliers created for Fallingwater’s 90th anniversary. 

Developed through a partnership between Fallingwater and Touchstone Center for Crafts, this residency invited Mike Seymour to draw inspiration from one of the world’s most celebrated works of architecture before creating new work in Touchstone’s studios for exhibition at Fallingwater. The artist spent one week immersed at Fallingwater, followed by two weeks creating in Touchstone’s ceramics and blacksmithing studios before returning to Fallingwater for the exhibition installation. 

Following the presentation, guests are invited to stay for a meet-and-greet reception from 7–8 p.m., offering an opportunity to meet the artist, ask questions, and continue the conversation.

About Mike Seymour

Mike Seymour is a Canadian artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose work bridges craft, architecture, and design. Working across ceramics, metal, glass, and industrial processes, he creates sculptural works that explore material, light, and place. Trained in architecture at the University of Manitoba, Seymour’s practice draws on both architectural thinking and hands-on making. His work has been exhibited internationally, including Milan, and this residency provided the opportunity to unite those two disciplines in a site-specific body of work for one of the world’s most celebrated houses.