by Carole Epp | Jun 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
The North- West Ceramics Foundation is hosting a public lecture by Amy Gogarty on the subject of Relational Ceramics.
If you’re unsure about what exactly that is read the following from the press release:
““Relational Aesthetics,” a concept developed by French curator Nicholas Bourriaud, has created frisson in the art world through its linking to a series of exhibitions that stress participation, interactivity and “event” over residue or artifact. Asserting that “all works of art produce models of sociability,” Bourriaud evaluates artworks “on the basis of the inter-human relations they represent, produce or prompt.” While generally considered “outside” the exalted circle of fine art, functional ceramics generate exemplary models of sociability; which by their nature “prompt” inter-human relations. Functional ceramics resist exhibition on plinths in the “white cube” of the gallery; instead, they operate performatively in rituals of eating, drinking and commensal exchange. My presentation will examine functional ceramics in light of relational aesthetics, using primarily contemporary Canadian examples. Examining ways in which functional ceramics perform rather than how they look or how they are made reveals surprising continuities between ceramics and other forms of contemporary visual art practice.”
I’ve had the opportunity to hear Amy speak twice now and she’s fantastic! Well worth it.
Check it out:
Thursday, June 12, 2008
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Emily Carr University, North Building room 245
1399 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC
by Carole Epp | May 27, 2008 | Uncategorized
What: International Khmer Ceramics Festival
Theme: Ancient Khmer and Southeast Asian Ceramics: New Archaeological Findings, Production and the Revival of Techniques
When: December 10-12, 2008
” This conference aims to bring together Cambodian and international scholars specialized in ancient Khmer and mainland South East Asian ceramics, with contemporary potters and craftspeople working to revive ancient production techniques. In light of illicit trading in antiquities, the objective is to raise awareness of the archaeological importance of ancient Cambodian and mainland South East Asian ceramics, and to highlight the new opportunities for sustainable economic development in the region through contemporary ceramic technology.”
For more info including ways to participate, conference schedule, list of participating artists and contact info please check out their website.
by Carole Epp | May 22, 2008 | Uncategorized
Well I’ve just shipped off a bit more work to a new gallery in Vancouver – Numen Gallery. Slowly but surely the shelves in my studio are becoming bare. Gotta find some more time somewhere to get more work done I guess! Too bad a 4 month old baby is too young to teach how to trim pots or glaze bowls, man the extra hands would be helpful! But anyway, if you find yourself in the area with a bit of time please do go and check it out! Cheers.
Numen Gallery – Suite 120, 1058 Mainland Street – Vancouver, B.C.
by Carole Epp | May 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
THE CLAY STUDIO OF MISSOULA has 2 calls for entry on their site:
SODA SALT NATIONAL
and
INTERNATIONAL CUP
Application, slides, check, and self addressed, stamped
envelope must be received by AUGUST 1ST, 2008 for either competition.
Application forms and further info available on the website.
by Carole Epp | May 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
The International Festival of Postmodern Ceramics
Organized by: KERAMEIKON, Croatian Ceramic Association in partnership with The City Museum of Varazdin
Deadline for submission of applications:
October, the 30 2008 (post stamp)
“Only works which embody the concept of ceramics as a means of free artistic expression will be accepted: sculptures, installation, and works serving a non-functional and functional purpose. Artists are expected to contribute by presenting distinctively personalised, original and novel ceramic art works characterised by a sincere approach, an ebullient, vivaciously creative and imaginative form of expression. A combination of various materials may be used but the work must be done primarily in ceramics.”
KERAMEIKON,
Croatian Ceramic Association
Krizaniceva 13
42000 Varazdin
Croatia
Tel: ** 385 42 211 227
Fax: ** 385 42 210 450
e-mail: [email protected]
Or visit: www.kerameikon.com
