Vintage wooden model boat, vintage ceramic and porcelain figurines, plastic police
Public Lecture
Penny Byrne meticulously constructs manipulated figurines from
damaged and antiquidated ceramic objects into artworks that fiercely
wield a political message. The use of fragile ceramics contradicts the
political issues evident in her work. Byrne’s satirical viewpoint
confronts a number of contemporary political issues that presents an
ongoing inquiry into popular culture and international politics.
Application deadline: August 17, 2012
Entry Fee: 20 for five entries
Location: Connecticut, Guilford
Show Date: November 2–January 6, 2013
Open to: open to craft media by Canadian and US artists
Classification: fairs, festivals and sales
Slide / Digital: digital
Adam Field’s forms are graceful, smooth, and strong, and his attention to detail is astounding. Whether he is working on a large Onggi pot used traditionally for fermenting kimchi, or carving tight geometric patterns in porcelain, the pots sing with energy and life. Come out to East Fork and see for yourself.
Adam will demonstrate the Korean coil and paddle clay-vessel construction methods he learned in Korea as well as some less traditional methods he employs to create his more contemporary work.
Alex Matisse will demonstrate methods for large pot construction, regular wheel throwing, and the two different slip trailing techniques that he uses.
Lunch will be followed by image and video presentations of Alex’s
travels in Turkey, his three years of apprenticeship in North Carolina,
and Adam’s Korean pottery apprenticeship. There will be discussions on
technical production methods, aesthetic considerations, promotion and
marketing insights, and general tom foolery, with more decorating
demonstrations to finish out the day.
Work will be available for sale from both Adam and Alex. Adam will have handmade Korean pottery tools available as well.
Space is limited to 15 participants.
Deadline for entry is September 1st.
$125 – Non student
$75 – Student
