Ceramic artist Amanda Pennington and illustrator Amanda Marie Bell have teamed up to create a truly stunning plate. Crabs exist in the wild in a wide variety of shapes and colors, making them the perfect muse to create a plate which represents both artists' existing bodies of work. You can see Bell’s use of imagery and texture, and Pennington’s love of color and line showcased through illustrative line work, textural glaze layering, and bold color choices. The artists’ hope you walk away from viewing the plate with an Amanda Squared experience.
Amanda Pennington (she/her) received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Western Kentucky University in May of 2016. Following graduation, she continued her education through attending numerous clay workshops at multiple craft schools.
Amanda is the co-founder and co-owner of Yellow Door Ceramics Studio, a community clay studio in Indianapolis, Indiana that offers One Night Classes and 8-Week Courses, as well as Membership to over 60 artists.
Amanda's pottery is inspired by mid-century modern design with her use of color theory, exposed surface, and line work.
When not at the studio, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and their son, watching him delight in the everyday objects we've all grown accustomed to. She also enjoys writing poetry, coloring in coloring books, organizing, and taking naps.
Amanda Marie Bell is a graphic designer and multi-disciplinary artist passionate about illustration. Juxtaposing the dark, soft, and sometimes silly in pursuit of expression, Amanda creates through digital drawing as their preferred medium. Leaning on their background and knowledge in traditional art alongside their technological curiosities, Amanda uses digital brushes and assets that mimic the styles, textures, and feelings of traditional mediums.
This plate was made as one of the 18 table settings in the Indy Makers Dinner Series, By The Hand. By The Hand combines art, cuisine, and community for a unique dining experience. Alexa Adamson of Patina Gallery and Chef Andy Tipton have teamed up to create a multi-course menu inspired by in season produce, utilizing local farms and small businesses when available. Purchasing this plate includes one ticket for the dinner, a private event, which is held on November 19th at 7pm. Please note- all sales are final. If you are no longer able to attend the dinner, you may gift your seat. Please notify us of any changes no later than November 11th.
A pomegranate ginger spritz and a seasonal prelude will be served-
an assortment of chef-curated seasonal bites, celebrating the flavors of the harvest
To start:
Lacinato kale salad
with honey pickled apple, maple-mustard vinaigrette & fennel crisp
Main:
Roasted honeynut squash
with porcini risotto and hazelnut sage gremolata
warm ginger and turmeric cider tonic
To finish:
Sweet potato crémeux
with beetroot-citrus gelée, toasted pecan streusel
1 handmade plate (pictured above)
1 ticket to the private dinner on November 19th at 7pm with a 3 course meal and complimentary beverages
A handmade name tag by artist Lily Groot
A handmade menu by artist Bryn Foreman
Ceramic artist Amanda Pennington and illustrator Amanda Marie Bell have teamed up to create a truly stunning plate. Crabs exist in the wild in a wide variety of shapes and colors, making them the perfect muse to create a plate which represents both artists' existing bodies of work. You can see Bell’s use of imagery and texture, and Pennington’s love of color and line showcased through illustrative line work, textural glaze layering, and bold color choices. The artists’ hope you walk away from viewing the plate with an Amanda Squared experience.
Amanda Pennington (she/her) received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Western Kentucky University in May of 2016. Following graduation, she continued her education through attending numerous clay workshops at multiple craft schools.
Amanda is the co-founder and co-owner of Yellow Door Ceramics Studio, a community clay studio in Indianapolis, Indiana that offers One Night Classes and 8-Week Courses, as well as Membership to over 60 artists.
Amanda's pottery is inspired by mid-century modern design with her use of color theory, exposed surface, and line work.
When not at the studio, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and their son, watching him delight in the everyday objects we've all grown accustomed to. She also enjoys writing poetry, coloring in coloring books, organizing, and taking naps.
Amanda Marie Bell is a graphic designer and multi-disciplinary artist passionate about illustration. Juxtaposing the dark, soft, and sometimes silly in pursuit of expression, Amanda creates through digital drawing as their preferred medium. Leaning on their background and knowledge in traditional art alongside their technological curiosities, Amanda uses digital brushes and assets that mimic the styles, textures, and feelings of traditional mediums.
This plate was made as one of the 18 table settings in the Indy Makers Dinner Series, By The Hand. By The Hand combines art, cuisine, and community for a unique dining experience. Alexa Adamson of Patina Gallery and Chef Andy Tipton have teamed up to create a multi-course menu inspired by in season produce, utilizing local farms and small businesses when available. Purchasing this plate includes one ticket for the dinner, a private event, which is held on November 19th at 7pm. Please note- all sales are final. If you are no longer able to attend the dinner, you may gift your seat. Please notify us of any changes no later than November 11th.
A pomegranate ginger spritz and a seasonal prelude will be served-
an assortment of chef-curated seasonal bites, celebrating the flavors of the harvest
To start:
Lacinato kale salad
with honey pickled apple, maple-mustard vinaigrette & fennel crisp
Main:
Roasted honeynut squash
with porcini risotto and hazelnut sage gremolata
warm ginger and turmeric cider tonic
To finish:
Sweet potato crémeux
with beetroot-citrus gelée, toasted pecan streusel
1 handmade plate (pictured above)
1 ticket to the private dinner on November 19th at 7pm with a 3 course meal and complimentary beverages
A handmade name tag by artist Lily Groot
A handmade menu by artist Bryn Foreman
