The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining Exhibition
September 19 – November 1 CDT
On view September 19 – November 1, 2026
Main Gallery
Free public opening reception Friday, October 2 , 6 – 8 pm
Virtual 3D Tour on view September 24
Adam Chau’s work has always looked at how technology aids, challenges, and enhances society. His research with Artificial Intelligence has allowed him to think like Geppetto and create his own child by using AI software to take childhood pictures of himself and his husband to create a fictional son, Billie. With a series of porcelain objects that reference Billie, this exhibit will investigate how sculpture can aid in the celebration or fantasy in having a family in a queer context and surrealist framework. From cultural identity to folklore (such as Pinocchio), Billie will have many sprawling ideas from each work to the next.
About the Artists
Adam Chau is an artist that works in Connecticut. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute’s Designed Objects program, his research into digital manufacturing in ceramics has been published widely. Solo exhibitions have included The Clay Studio, Northern Clay Center, and Harvard Ceramics. In 2018, Adam was awarded the NCECA Emerging Artist Fellowship and in 2019 he became a member of the International Academy of Ceramics. Adam is currently the Gallery Director and Curator at Hartford Art School and also the Director of Exhibitions for NCECA.