by Carole Epp | Apr 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’ve just received an email stating that the artist “Matthias Ostermann ended his battle with HIV induced lymphoma yesterday at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. As was his wish there will be no memorial, although celebrations of his life are encouraged. A full obituary graciously written and provided by his longtime friend and art dealer Suzann Greenaway is available on PRIME’s website.”
There are also images of an exhibition of his work at Prime from January of this year.
Photographs of Matthias Ostermann and his work are available at his web site as well at www.matthiasostermann.com
by Carole Epp | Apr 20, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., a leading publisher of art-quality reference, art, and design books, is
calling for images for an upcoming new reference book, Ceramics Today. We are looking for
beautiful, professional quality photography of your current artwork in ceramics. All materials
submitted will be reviewed and either a letter of acceptance will be sent or, if the material isn’t
suitable for this project, the return of the materials sent will be forthcoming.
Contributors are also credited on the page with the photo caption information, the introductory
information about themselves, as well as in listings providing each artist’s contact information.
For each artist participating, we need:
1. A brief description of your work and the techniques employed for use in the text of the book for each item submitted.
2. Examples of the various forms of ceramic art you create, captured in any of the following formats: slides; digital imagery, requiring an image with 400 dpi JPG in Adobe RGB color mode at a 4” x 6” size in the raw or fine data format; transparencies; or glossy 4” x 6” or larger photographs. All materials need to be properly identified for return once the project is complete. These need to be high quality images you would be proud to enter into any juried art show … considering they will be in print for some time to come throughout the United States, as well as in England, Italy, and Japan. Materials accepted for the book remain safely with the publishing house until the book is finished and are then returned to the contributors, after approximately 6 months after receipt of the final contribution.
3. Caption: Artist’s name, title of art, identification of object form, media, technique, measurement, date, courtesy line as needed (i.e. both contributor’s and photographer’s credit).
4. Please provide a return address so your materials may be returned when this project is complete and identify each image with your name.
For more information, please contact:
Jeffrey B. Snyder
Schiffer Publishing
4880 Lower Valley Road
Atglen, PA 19310 USA
Ph: 610-593-1777 / Fax: 610-593-2002
www.schifferbooks.com
[email protected]
by Carole Epp | Apr 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
“Parched,” triptych of hand built stoneware clay forms, each 5 ½” x 5” x 2 ½”, 2008.
I was instantly taken by Anna Freeman’s work when it turned up in my mailbox. Not only are her works terribly evocative of the beauty of the clay material, but her subject matter is moving and puts the viewer in a place where they can’t hide or avoid the issues she presents.
Here’s a bit from her artist statement:
“My work draws attention to a range of issues, including food-borne pathogens, monoculture, irrigation and water shortage, the use of corn for fuel production, and colony collapse disorder in honeybees: a syndrome that has caused massive die-offs of these vital pollinators. Through my work, I hope to generate a deeper contemplation about the sources of our food, its processing, and its impact on the environment and our bodies.”
Take the time to have a look through the work on her website. She’s created an interesting dynamic between presenting the charged subject matter in a material that is a part of the debate – the land – and serves up her subject matter relating to food on the objects themselves upon which we eat. There is also some great tile work and make sure you find the delicate slipcast “waste” pieces, they’re some of my favorites.
by Carole Epp | Apr 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Today’s little bit of lovely eye candy is from Andrew Widdis who if you’re on twitter and you need someone good to follow make sure you find him. Andrew’s always got the best links to beautiful work (and some good tunes for the studio too!)
Here’s Andrew’s thoughts on this lovely elegant vase:
“This vase has an iron oxide slip on it’s rim. As it melts, the weight of the oxide is dragged down by gravity (Newton was right) hence the effect. I live less than 2km. from an Iron bark forest. The colours on this rim are similar to the colours found in this forest and the Australian bush, of which I never cease to be inspired by.”
Also make sure to follow Andrew’s blog for more about his work, his thoughts, you know the usual good blog stuff.
by Carole Epp | Apr 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’ve long been a fan of Julie Moon’s work so I’m excited to share it with you today.
I love the how she mixes contemporary design, graffiti and ink art aesthetics with ceramics making her visual style very unique.
Julie’s currently a grad student am I’m looking forward to seeing how her work evolves during that intensely focused time. Here’s a peek at some of her new work in progress. You’ll have to go and have a look at her website to see the finished results and the rest of her fantastic portfolio. 
