by Carole Epp | Aug 14, 2007 | Uncategorized
Rae Dunn‘s work has been popping up on my radar quite a bit lately so I thought it was about time to post a few images on the blog. I wish I had endless hours in the day to profile each and every artist that I find inspiring, but I’d likely have to give up my day job! I’m quite attracted to the simple elegance of Rae’s work and I find some of her inspiration humorous, particularly the gum tree in Philadelphia that inspired a series of work – check it out on her blog site which is worth a read.
Rae’s from San Francsico and has been playing in the mud for 13 years now, finding inspiration from the world around her and expressing herself through beautiful handbuilt forms.
These winged pieces are among my favorites, however her more functional work is pretty yummy too!
She’s acheived quite a substantial amount of exposure in design and decorating magazines which can be seen on her website alongside some insight about her approach and incorporation of wabi-sabi into her practice.
Here’s a few places to look to find her work for sale:
Magenta Inc.
This Next
Michelle Gantt Ceramics Gallery
Pure Modern
Delight
by Carole Epp | Aug 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
England, London “Ceramic Art London 2008” (February 29-March 2, 2008).
Juried from digital or slides.
Fee: £20 (US$39).
Contact Ceramic Art London 2008, 25 Foubert’s Place, London W1F 7QF, UK; [email protected]; website; 44 2074 393 377.
by Carole Epp | Aug 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
Its Only Clay National Juried Ceramic Competition and Exhibit
August 29th, Entry Deadline
Bemidji, Minnesota
Juried by Jeff Oestreich
Exhibition runs from October 5th to 27th.
Fee $30.00 for three entries.
For entry details visit their website here or call (218) 444-7570.
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Clay on the Walls: 2007 Clay National
August 31st, 2007 Entry Deadline
Lubbock, Texas
The exhibition takes place Dec. 1, 2007 through Feb 17th, 2008.
Juror: Mathew Kangas.
Digital submissions and slides accepted.
Entry fee: $25.00 for 3 entries; up to two additional entries may be submitted for 5 dollars each.
For more information call (806) 742-1947 or write: Texas Tech University School of Art. Landmark Arts/Clay on the Wall, Box 42081, Lubbock, TX 79409.
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CraftTexas 2008
March 1, 2008 Entry Deadline
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
CraftTexas 2008 is the fifth in a series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best in Texas-made contemporary craft. The exhibition is open to all artists currently residing in Texas and working in clay, fiver, glass, metal, wood and in found/recycled materials. CraftTexas 2008 will be on view May 24-Aug 1th at Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts.
For application guidelines visit callforentry.org.
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Seattle Teapot Biennial
September 1st Deadline
Washington, Seattle (October 3-November 7)
Open to sculptural and functional ceramic teapots.
Juried from digital.
Juror: Jamie Walker.
Fee: $20 for three entries.
Contact Matt Mitros, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle 98106; [email protected]; www.southseattle.edu/teapot.
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Ceramic Objects/Conceptual Material
September 4 entry deadline
Arkansas, Fayetteville (January 9-February 15, 2008).
Juried from digital.
Juror: John Perreault, independent curator and art critic.
Fee: $30 for three entries.
Contact Jeannie Hulen, University of Arkansas, Ceramics Program, 116 Fine Arts Center, Fayetteville 72701; [email protected]; http://art.uark.edu/ceramics/info; (479) 575-2008.
by Carole Epp | Aug 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t checked out the Gardiner Museum it’s definitely worth a look, either by web or in person.
They’ve got quite the collection of historic ceramics including:
Ancient Americas
Chinese Porcelain
English Delftware
English Porcelain
European Porcelain
Italian Renaissance Maiolica
Japanese Porcelain & Its Influence
Modern & Contemporary Ceramics
They also host artist talks, have an extensive research library, teach classes, you name it.
Here’s a listing of some upcoming lectures:
Lecture: Fantasy or Fact? Images of Chinese Domestic Life in Qing Dynasty Export Art
Sept 11, 2007, 6pm
Using examples from the Made in China exhibition, the Gardiner’s new Curator, Charles Mason, will explore the portrayal of Chinese domestic life in Qing-dynasty export art. Mason will look at ceramics, paintings, enamel wares and figural carvings made for western buyers who viewed life in China as exotic. The mix of fact and fantasy in these images make them both valuable and challenging for historians to use and are only now receiving the scholarly attention they deserve.
From the Ground Up: Nurturing the Art of Sustainable Living
Inaugural Annual Lecture
Tues Sept 25, 2007, 6 pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Don’t miss a lively discussion between urban chef Jamie Kennedy, innkeeper Sinclair Philip of the world-renowned Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island, and farmer-chef Michael Stadtlander of Ontario’s Eigensinn Farm on the issues affecting the safety and sustainability of our food supply. Pioneers in the food sustainability movement, Kennedy, Philip and Stadtlander have all successfully incorporated sustainable food practices into their businesses. This is a rare opportunity to hear about their experiences and perspectives and for you to talk with these experts. Moderated by Lori Stahlbrand, founder of Local Flavour Plus and author of the best-selling book Real Food for a Change.
by Carole Epp | Aug 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
The Archives of Ontario, the premier source of Ontario’s documentary heritage, has joined forces with the Gardiner Museum, Canada’s pre-eminent ceramic museum, for an innovative and exciting project.
Influenced and inspired by the holdings of the Archives of Ontario and archival collections across the province, this project will result in the creation of significant ceramic art that will promote and showcase Ontario’s ceramic artists and portray the culture and heritage of the province.
Eight original ceramic tiles will be purchased by the Government of Ontario Art Collection from eight individual Ontario artists. The tiles will be installed at an indoor location in the new Archives of Ontario Public Service Facility slated to open in 2009. Prior to their installation, the tiles will be launched and displayed at a reception held at the Gardiner Museum in Toronto on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
JURY
Ann Mortimer
Bruce Cochrane
Gillian Reddyhoff
Diane Wolfe
Lisa Singer
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Ontario based professional artists are invited to submit:
* A concept statement that clearly indicates the relationship of the proposed artwork to the archival records on which it will be based. Artists may consult the web site of the Archives of Ontario or the myriad of local, heritage and other archival institutions throughout the province. To access the Archives of Ontario’s web site and for a listing of Ontario’s archival institutions visit here and here.
* Four recent examples of your work in either slide or digital format (on CD-ROM). Please submit all images on slides OR CD, not both.
* a self-addressed stamped envelope is required for the return of all graphic material.
* A copy your c.v., including all contact information.
* Please mail your entry to:
The Curator
Government of Ontario Art Collection
Archives of Ontario
77 Grenville Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto ON M5S 1B3
* Entries must be received by: Friday, November 30, 2007.
ACCEPTED WORKS
* A maximum of eight works will receive purchase awards of $2,000 (inclusive of CARFAC fees) and will become part of the Government of Ontario Art Collection.
* The Archives of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum reserve the right to reproduce all accepted work for educational and publicity purposes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Gillian Reddyhoff at:
Telephone: (416) 327-2808
Email: [email protected]
