worth a read: Art of Ceramics – E-Book

by | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized

ISBN 978-84-15829-72-0 

ART OF CERAMICS, is a
voyage of discovery through of the world of ceramics today. A material
so fragile yet so bold, every piece an extraordinary work of art. On the
following pages you will discover different artists, who accentuate
their messages through images, transforming ceramics into a visual
identity, the objective of which is to inspire the sense of subtlety,
humour, the condemnation of aspects of the consumer society…. Amongst
those featured are Barnaby Barford, Foekje Fleur and Kate Macdowell,
Lenneke Wispelwey, Ende, Jonathan Adler and Piselli Projects, who put
their stamp on our everyday objects, introducing art into our most
habitual moments. 
http://issuu.com/onebookforyou/docs/ceramic/1

residency opportunity: WOOD/SODA/FIRE/BANFF

by | Jan 12, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

 

Ceramics Thematic Residency

Program dates: April 27, 2015 – May 22, 2015

Application deadline: January 28, 2015
 

 
Faculty:

Robin DuPont – Faculty,

Dan Murphy

 

Wood……pots..….ideas……bricks.……fire……collaboration.…..inspiration….mountains…..

As technological changes have gradually infiltrated most aspects of
modern life, both for benefit and detriment, some things remain robustly
human and process-based and fast-tracking is counter-productive. In the
world of ceramics, already a very time-centric occupation, wood firing
remains a bastion of thoughtful, concentrated, measured activity.  Go
too quickly in any part of the journey and the results will underwhelm.
Focusing too much on outcome without proper attention to process can
lead to disappointment, if not disaster. Deep learning and satisfaction
are just two of the results of such engagement – not to mention the
comradery, collaborative spirit and decision making which fuel it.

This residency is an opportunity to work alongside other wood and
soda fire enthusiasts; to create, share ideas, techniques and
inspirations, and in turn, be inspired by the stunning surroundings of
the Rocky Mountains which we will take time to discover and explore. We
will fire The Banff Centre’s venerable Noborigama kiln –
designed and built three decades ago -around which a host of memorable
conversations, art work, challenges and celebrations have emerged and
occurred.

The residency is best suited to emerging and established artists with
wood and/or soda firing experience who want to push their work in new
creative directions.

Program structure and benefits:

  • Shared studio with 24-hour access 
  • A community of artists working together 
  • Studio visit with faculty
  • Public lectures by faculty, visiting artists, and guests
  • Technical assistance for wood and salt kiln usage
  • Access to The Banff Centre Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives
  • Plus membership at the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre 
  • Artist rates for Banff Centre events

http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=1556