by Carole Epp | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Kootenay Gallery will be opening their new season with an exhibit
of work by the internationally renowned ceramic artist Les Manning.
The pieces found in Common/Opposites are a bold departure from
his past collections which, while sculptural in spirit, were typically
traditional, utilitarian vessels: pots, plates and bowls. The 19
sculptures that make up this exhibition, have been described as playful,
using contrasting forms, textures and colours to reflect Manning’s
personal experiences and knowledge of Canada’s landscape. His knowledge
of his medium is obvious. He uses the qualities of ceramics to
“describe” this landscape combining the rough, dark stoneware with
smooth porcelain using intense glazes of pink, yellow, blue, green and
orange. The result is an unexpected, yet delightful surprise.
Les Manning’s artistic career spans over 40 years, from studio potter
to senior arts administrator. He is one of the founders of the Alberta
Craft Council; he ran the prestigious Banff Centre ceramics program and
was an active member of the International Academy of Ceramics. His work
has been shown around the world, and is held in private, corporate and
public collections, including the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Les
Manning received the Order of Canada in 2012.
The exhibition Common/Opposites was curated by Joanne Marion and its tour organized by the Esplanade Art Gallery, Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Also showing in the adjoining gallery space is the work of two West
Kootenay ceramic artists, Robin Dupont and Pamela Nagely Stevenson. The
title of their exhibition, Trial by Fire, reflects the specific
technique used by these artists, ancient in its origins yet complex in
its process. While time consuming, and labour intensive those who choose
this method do so for the effects achieved. Years of commitment and
dedication to perfecting their craft are reflected in the rich, colours
and textures found in their work. This exhibition is curated by Helen
Sebelius.
The opening reception to be held on Friday, February 14th
at 7:00 will include a dialogue between the artists and the curator in
which they will discuss their choice of technique and how it informs
their work. For more information call (250) 365-3337.
www.kootenaygallery.com
by Carole Epp | Feb 12, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
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| Claire Locker – overall winner 2013 |
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| Tanya Bechara |
“The
Inner City Clayworkers Gallery in Glebe are currently looking for fresh
new entrants for the Sydney Teapot Show 2014. If you have not entered
before (are not already on their mail-out list), and you have at least a
Diploma in Ceramics, why not take part this August? Have a look at our
website to see winners from 2013.
http://www.clayworkers.com.au/content/sydney-teapot-show-2013
To be considered, just send your CV and photos of examples of your ceramic work to our email:
[email protected]
If
we like what we see, we will include you in our mail-out of entry forms
which will include details of the 2014 categories and prize values.
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| Denise McDonald |
by Carole Epp | Feb 12, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Porcelain sculpture by Shigekazu Nagae, ‘Forms in Succession #5’, 2011, Powerhouse Museum Collection.
This
beautiful porcelain sculpture, Forms in Succession #5 created by
Japanese potter Shigekazu Nagae dances beautifully in this video. The
paper look-alike form somehow evokes the aesthetics of origami, Japanese
paper folding. Made by using slip-cast techniques, the porcelain speaks
of its origin yet shyly introduces itself to international audiences.
This
piece was recently acquired by the Powerhouse Museum, supported by The
Ceramic Collectors Society in Australia. It was made in the pottery town
of Seto, known for centuries as the cradle of Japanese utilitarian
ceramics. The family of the artist Shigekazu Nagae (born in 1953)
produced thousands of cheap slip-cast porcelain bowls and plates. As a
youth, this made the artist feel inferior to individual potters who
hand-crafted their ceramics. After graduating from the Seto Ceramics
Training Institute, Nagae saw unique artistic possibilities in
slip-casting, which he thought other techniques such as wheel turning or
hand-coiling could not achieve. He thus created his distinctive
sculptural series ‘Forms of Succession’ of which this work is an
excellent example. The Museum acquired the object as a good example of
how an innovative idea enables an artist to adapt conventional
production techniques, in this case slip-casting, to create new art
forms. In addition, the beauty of the piece would no doubt be highly
admired and enjoyed by Museum visitors.
This video suggests a
new way of museum presentation that differs from conventional methods of
display and interpretation. Museums research, collect, document,
conserve and display objects. But in this contemporary society, we are
not only able to display objects in glass showcases but also in the
digital world in a creative manner. In order to enhance understanding of
the piece, we decided to film the beauty of the object and to allow it
to speak for itself. Thanks to the photographer, Geoff Friend and film
producer Leonie Jones for sharing this small experiment!!
Min-Jung Kim, Curator, Asian Arts and Design, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
by Carole Epp | Feb 10, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Many thanks to Ceramics Art and Perception for permission to re-post Carol’s article on musing.
Here is a link to the article:
www.carolgouthro.com/link_art%20and%20perception.pdf
Did you know that Ceramics Art and Perception now offers digital issues? Purchase your copy here.
Find out more about Carol’s amazing work on her website: www.carolgouthro.com
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Residency Information
Duration
Residency Term: August 15 – July 31
Resident Artists are granted a one-year residency, and may be invited to stay for a second year.
Compensation
- 200+ sq/ft Private studio w/sink in K-State ceramics area
- Adjunct
professor status: Adjunct appointments are made for the benefit of the
university to allow people from outside the university to contribute to
its academic program. In recognition of their contribution to the
academic community, the university extends to adjunct appointees
residing in Kansas the use of university libraries; employee rates for
athletic, K-State Union, and cultural events; and parking privileges.
- Teaching
opportunities may become available but are not guaranteed – One to two
sections of Intro to Ceramics for Non-Majors dependent upon enrollment.
- Exhibition opportunities on and off campus
- There is no monetary compensation for this position, other than potential adjunct teaching opportunities.
Responsibilities
- 5 hrs/week work exchange covers all clay and glaze materials/firings
- Participation in graduate critiques
- Occasional demonstrations for under graduate ceramic courses
- Artist in residence is responsible for all personal living expenses
Requirements
- Applicant must have a Master of Fine Art degree
Apply
Application Deadline: April 15th
All applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] and include the following materials:
- Current resume
- Artist Statement
- List of 2 references with phone numbers and email addresses
- PDF portfolio of 10 images of recent work to include title, date, medium, and size for each image (under 20MB)
http://art.ksu.edu/grad/ceramics/ceramics_residency.html
