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| Les Manning, Red River / Pink Plateau, 24cmH X 40cmW X 40cmD, Porcelain base with coarse grogged stoneware crowns. Celadon glaze on the base with low temperature glaze on top and unglazed reduction fired crowns. |
Review by Quentin Randallfind the article here in Galleries West
This month’s Newsletter from Craft Australia is packed full of ceramic goodness you won’t want to miss. Truly reminds me of the vitality and progressive spirit of craft in Australia. (Makes me want to move back!)
Enjoy a read of:
prue venables, ceramics – sustainability, movement and possibility, interview
gwyn hanssen pigott, pottery and presence, interview
fiona fell, ceramics in collaboration – ceramics, plastic and digital media
Tale of Adventure – Cathy Franzi, Porcelain seed boxes
and that’s just for starters. Find it all here.
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From their website: The cup is one of the most basic of forms, but provides infinite possibilities. We will be looking for cups that are visually compelling and serve their purpose. We welcome a broad definition of Cup, which may include cups, mugs, tumblers, tea bowls, yunomis — with trays or saucers or not, sets or not. The cups must be functional in a utilitarian way. Website: http://www.baltimoreclayworks.org/exhibition/exhibition_gallery/12/Daily_Companions.html Prospectus: Cup_Show-Prospectus Deadline: October 7th, 2011, Application postmark deadline About: Baltimore Clayworks is the region’s only cultural institution dedicated solely to the ceramic arts. Founded by nine artists in 1980, Clayworks is a mid-sized cultural 501(c)3 non-profit, attentive to its neighborhood, possessing a national and international reputation for artistic excellence, artists’ support, and community involvement. The mission of Baltimore Clayworks is to develop, sustain, and promote an artist-centered community that provides outstanding educational, artistic, and collaborative programs in the ceramic arts. Its core values are artist-centeredness, excellence, inclusivity, integrity, and joy. Baltimore Clayworks is located in Baltimore, Maryland.via bay area art grind
Silvermine Arts Center, located in New Canaan, Connecticut, announce their National Craft Triennial, Craft USA ’11 call to craft artists. Open to all U.S. artists 18+. Media: basketry, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood. Entry fee. Cash prizes. Juror for the exhibition is Holly Hotchner, Director of the Museum of Arts and Design, MAD, in New York City where she has been since 1996. All artworks must be for sale. A commission of 50% will be charged on all sales.
Deadline: August 26th, 2011 Prospectus with full details and entry form: CraftUSA11Prospectusemail Website link to call: http://www.silvermineart.org/gallery/call_for_entries.cfm Silvermine Arts Center website: http://www.silvermineart.org/ About Silvermine Arts Center: The Silvermine Galleries are recognized as one of New England’s most respected showcases for established and emerging artists. Frequently changing exhibitions include one-person shows by Guild Artists, national and regional juried competitions, and curated shows including prominent artists such as Christo and Jean Claude, Faith Ringgold, Robert Gober, Kiki Smith, and Jasper Johns.via bay area art grind
To view more amazing work please visit Coralie’s website here.
Today’s eye candy has been brought to you thanks to Quercy Glosse.
