by Carole Epp | Nov 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Claire Curneen | 19 Nov – 8 January 2012
Claire Curneen is one of Britain’s foremost figurative ceramicists, renowned for the haunting, emotive porcelain figures that she has been making for over 10 years. Fascinated by the human body, she explores themes of human alienation, femininity and the combination of bodily flesh and spiritual existence. Her making technique, a kind of porcelain patchwork, results in figures that are covered in handprints and shallow lines like contours or scars. These naked figures have extraordinary presence, awkward and vulnerable yet also self-contained and inscrutable. ‘Daphne’. The subject draws on the story of Apollo and Daphne. In the painting by Antonio del Pollaiuolo the Greek God pursues Daphne, she is grabbed by Apollo, he persists in having her but she prays to the Gods to help her and she is turned into a tree, her arms shoot upwards and become strong branches which towers over Apollo. Curneen’s interpretation show the porcelain figure is in a state of change, the branches engulf her and they are topped with gold suggesting the delight in her fate.
Mission Gallery Gloucester Place Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 1TY t 01792 652016 f 01792 652016 e [email protected] w missiongallery.co.uk
by Carole Epp | Nov 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
The International Ceramics Studio is one of Europe’s longest running ceramic centers and one of the world’s most famous.THIS WORLD FAMOUS CENTER IS UNDER THREAT During its 35 years it has established itself as a centre of excellence for ceramic art internationally and welcomes artists from all over the world. It has always been at the forefront of ceramics education, supporting and nurturing a younger generation of artists.It has welcomed both Hungarian and international artists to work there with its popular artist in residence scheme, university study abroad program, mastercourses and symposia. An important international collection has been created by artists who donated their works to found this collection.The International Ceramics Studio has always needed financial support of government and councils but in recent years it has been increasing its income through the artist residencies, group visits and courses it has been organising.Due to state re-organization and financial changes, the Council of Bacs-Kiskun have decided to remove both the artistic and financial independence of the studio by amalgamating two financially unsound organizations into the studio. A new director for these three organizations, a former director of one of the financially unstable organizations and also not a ceramist, has already been appointed.One of the first decisions of the new directorate is sell the works in the collection to raise funds for this new merger. These works are a documentation of the studio’s history and should not be sold off like the family’s silver. These works were donated to the collection by artists from all over the world to make this collection. They were not donated to be sold for profit for the public purse.PLEASE HELP AND SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS STUDIO TO OVERTURN THESE POLITICAL DECISIONS.The powers that be have absolutely no idea of how much the studio means to the world of ceramics. How important the studio has been to the growth of ceramics in Hungary. How important the studio has been to the education and nurturing of young ceramic artists. Please let your views be known to show them how important the International Ceramics Studio is to the future of ceramics in Hungary and internationally.PLEASE PROTEST AGAINST THESE DECISIONS . . . . by signing the petition you agree to the following1. That the International Ceramics Studio should remain an artistically and financially independent organization.2. That joining these financially unsound organizations to the studio can only be detrimental to the future working of the International Ceramics Studio.3. That the Contemporary Ceramic Collection of the International Ceramics Studio should not be sold – but remain as an collection of international importance.YOUR ACTIONS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE . . . .
- Please sign this petition.
- Please also visit the Facebook page and “Like” to spread the word.
- Please notify as many of your colleagues to this campaign.
ALL YOUR EMAILS WILL HELPGo here to sign the petition
by Carole Epp | Nov 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Please check out more of her amazing work on her website.
by Carole Epp | Nov 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
30 artists: 5 pots each.
This year’s unique theme is soda and salt fired ceramics.
Artists involved:
Andrew Balmer
Karl Borgeson
Trent Burkett
Patricia Burns
Michael Connelly
Scott Cooper
Charity Davis-Woodard
Josh DeWeese
Susan Dewsnap
Julia Galloway
Josh Glick
Martha Grover
Cathi Jefferson
Matt Kelleher
Diane Kenney
Michael Kline
Brenda Lichman
Matt Long
Linda McFarling
Matthew Metz
Ryan McKerley
Jeff Oestreich
Mark Shapiro
Linda Sikora
Gay Smith
McKenzie Smith
Aaron Sober
Stacey Stanhope and Chris Baumann
Joy Tanner
Kurt Brian Webb
The show will open in the Iowa City gallery at 9:30 AM
and online at 10:00 AM CST
View the show at www.akardesign.com
by Carole Epp | Nov 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
cups by Amy Kline
Call (702) 685-7573 to register
Amy Kline Throwing, Altering and Carving February 11-12th Fee: $300.00 or $500.00 with on-site housing. For more information on this hands-on workshop visit Amy Kline Kristen Kieffer Altered and Ornamented April 7-8th Fee: $180.00 or $330.00 with on-site housing. This is a demonstration workshop. For more information about Kristen Kieffer’s work visit her website at Kristen Kieffer Tom Coleman Strictly Functional April 14-15th. Fee: $350.00 or $500.00 with on-site housing. For more information on this hands-on workshop visit Tom Coleman Randy Brodnax and Don Ellis Wicked-Hot Workshop May 6 – 10th Fee: $550.00 and bring up to 8 bisque-ware pieces ready for the raku process. For more information on this hands-on workshop visit Randy Brodnax and Don Ellis Tom Coleman Sculptural Shinos June 4-10th Fee: $1000.00 or $1470.00 with on-site housing. This workshop is half full as of 10/30/11. There are 2 more places to stay on-site. For more information on this hands-on workshop visit Tom Coleman
Amy Kline Throwing, Altering and Carving July 16-20th. Fee: $550.00 or $800.00 with on-site housing. For more information on this hands-on workshop visit Amy Kline Tom Coleman Strictly Functional August 1-5th. Fee: $750.00 or $1000.00 with on-site housing. For more information on this hands-on workshop visit Tom Coleman Lodging On-site housing is available or The Santa Fe Hotel and Casino is close by. Ruth will give you the contact info when you register for a workshop. Images of Your Work We encourage our participants to bring a CD of your work with you to give to our resident photographer, Kelly McLendon. Kelly prepares a slide show for us to view on the last day of the workshop. Kelly will discuss ways to photograph your work for better results. Daily Schedule Coffee is available in the main house from 7:30 – 9:00 am. Workshops begin at 9:00 am. A light lunch of salads, fruits and cold-cuts are provided. Some people prefer to go out for a lunch or, to bring their own lunches. We end the day around 4:00 pm. The pottery studio is open 24 hours so you are welcome to continue working. We have a pool and shower room off the inner courtyard. For dinner we have a large kitchen for people to cook and lots of fridge space. Laundry facilities are also available on-site. Photo Special Our resident photographer, Kelly McLendon, is available to take professional images of your work while you participate in a workshop. Her rates are reasonable and she provides you with a CD of images to take home with you. For more information visit http://kelly-mclendon.com/Find more info here.
