by Carole Epp | Nov 14, 2007 | Uncategorized
As interesting as it always is to have my daily read of craft/ceramic/art/theory/design related blogs I’m also intrigued by the openness of bloggers to share more personal stories and adventures, not necessarily always to the extent of say Post Secret, more along the lines of the day to day in the studio and travels that fellow artists have taken providing them with inspiration or professional opportunities. I’ve recently had a look at Scott Rench’s new blog YOSOH which I thought I’d mention as it’s a bit of fun to go through, filled with humorous pics and a recounting of his journey to Denmark for a residency. Have a browse if you’ve got a minute.
This whole blogging thing is still feeling new to me, but I’ve been really enjoying posting and reading blogs over the last year or so and am really interested by the connections and community that develops as a result. I’ve had wonderful lovely emails from people all over the globe and am really touched by how this technology has changed my perception of community and collective interaction. On that note I’m interested in asking a question of this blogs’ readers (I’m curious as to how this will go…no commemts, lots of comments…?) At the end of this month I’m attending the NEOCRAFT conference in Halifax where I’ll be moderating a panel, the topic being Global Craft. I’m in the midst of writing my opening comments and thought of this blog and it’s seemingly geographically diverse (or so Google analytics tells me) readership and am wondering about others thoughts on those two simple, or perhaps far reaching, open-ended words – Global Craft. So I don;t want to steer any thoughts or comments in any particular direction, but instead would love to hear your thoughts, any and all thoughts on what the term Global Craft might mean to you and your practice. Thanks in advance for your responses and I promise to post my own interpretation of the term in an upcoming post, as it would only be fair.
by Carole Epp | Nov 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
In the summer of 2006 I had the opportunity to travel back to Australia for a month-long visit, partially to re-visit my highly missed friends and furry companions (of the roo, koala and possum varieties) and partially to attend and present a paper at the Verge conference in Brisbane. While I was there I had the opportunity to meet an artist I had been long interested in meeting since she was an artist in residence at ACAD (Alberta College of Art and Design) in Calgary, Canada and I had fallen in love with an exhibition of her exquisite porcelain sculptures. The artist, Fleur Schell was as much of a delight in person as her work is to experience.
The main reason I bring her up now, beyond wanting to share her work with you, is that she also runs a residency program in Perth, Australia which I thought might be of interest. The SODA (Sculptural Objects Design Australia) residency program has 3 resident artists, Fleur Schell, Maree Mack and Karen Millar and was set up by Fleur as a means of bringing international artists to her own doorstep rather than constantly traveling for such inspiration and exposure to other artists and their work. It’s genius really, build it and they will come… Now if only I could figure out a way of turning my humble little backyard studio into an international residency program…
Oh and the above image is a piece from a series Fleur has created for her little girl, a ceramic story book, which I do hope goes to print sometime soon.
by Carole Epp | Nov 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
It seems that every few months there’s another call by Lark Books for ceramic images, got to love them for that – and for the glossy, full colored publications of ceramic eye candy they produce!
Here’s the latest call for submission:
500 Ceramic Sculptures
Juror: Glen R. Brown
Editor: Suzanne Tourtillott
Lark Books seeks images to publish in a juried celebration of international ceramic sculpture to be released in May 2009. Submissions may span the full range of contemporary ceramic sculptural practice, from representational and figurative to abstract, non-narrative work. Important note: Lark Books will only publish photos of entries containing text and images that are free of copyright, or for which the artist (or approved institution) holds copyright. Please do not submit images that you have previously submitted for other 500 series books. Please make sure that all installation works are professionally photographed.
Artists will receive full acknowledgment within the book, one complimentary copy, and discounts on the purchase of additional books. Artists retain copyright of their work. Entries must be postmarked by March 14, 2008.
For more info go to the Lark Book Website.
by Carole Epp | Nov 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
Well I’ve just recently returned from a well needed break and vacation visiting family in Victoria, taking the time (which we rarely give ourselves) to walk along the beach, marveling at the flowers still blooming everywhere (quite different from the snow that’s beginning to fall outside of my window back home!) spending hours discovering the treasures in neat little consignment shops and eating marvelous food I didn’t have to cook myself! And so while I was gone I admittedly did sorta shut down the ceramic part of my brain for a bit, and so now that I’m back I figured I’d better make up for that. So in the spirit of thinking of BC I’ve found a website with a number of listings of galleries in the island area for anyone interested in getting exposure for their work out there – it is after all a great tourist market! So check out the Crafts Association of British Columbia website for more info.
And here’s a site for BC artist Margit Nellemann. The site is unfortunately still under construction, but I’m patiently waiting for an update as the work looks pretty interesting.
(and thanks to dad for the awesome picture taken on our hike to go and see the salmon run!)
by Carole Epp | Nov 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
The 411 GALLERIES asks for submissions from Irish artists working in small to medium sized solid sculpture and ceramic. This privately funded exhibition will run in March in Beijing PR China. Cost of transport of work will be covered as well as flight and accommodation for successful artists. The exhibition will be a mix of Chinese and Irish contemporary solid sculpture and ceramic.
The exhibition will also be an opportunity of cultural exchange between Irish and Chinese artists. Beijing has one of the most vibrant and exciting art scenes in the world. The exhibition will run for 2 weeks. Please send submissions including (Colour images including size )current CV to [email protected]
