by Carole Epp | Jul 23, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
The Blast is a set of ceramics vessels that are shaped by a shockwave
induced by controlled detonation. I am using a sophisticated system of
explosive charges which – on basis of measurements and tests – determine
the final shape of the bowls. As a result, I am presenting a set of
different sized bowls which stand on the edge of fine and applied arts.
The important point is the act of creation of the bowl. The blast,
event, which itself lasts no longer than the actual detonation. A
shockwave shaping the bowl is spreading at a supersonic speed and
partially imprints itself into the ceramic mass. It is kind of a punk
analogy to an industrial porcelain production, isostatic shaping, which
is also based on the use of pressure. However with much lower costs and
much different result classified as free ceramics.
by Carole Epp | Jul 19, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
by Carole Epp | Jul 18, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
My work is heavily influenced by historical and mythological examples, in form,
use and decoration. I wouldn’t class myself as a production potter, nor a
sculptor, if pressed I usually say I’m a vessel maker, or a maker of things.
I do not generally attribute any artists as a direct influence but rather the (almost) faceless artisans of the past. I have a simple Roman bowl that I
purchased in London when I was a student at ACA back in the late 80’s. It sits on my kitchen table, I’ve put nuts in it during parties. I like that it was made in the first century (AD) and it is still in use in the twenty-first century. I like the longevity of clay.
I have major geek cred, I collect and have sold collectable sculptural toys,
comics and such. In the past we never knew the names of the toy sculptors but these days they are proudly printed on most of the packaging. As potters we are
known only by our marks, sometimes by our names, but always by the look of our art. I can usually tell if two different toys were sculpted by the same person.
Back to the late 80’s again, where I met a jewelery student who practiced
martial arts like I did. We practiced together, exchanging styles, and became
close friends. Jeff deBoer is not so much an influence as a brother in design.
Once or twice we have even come up with the same designs at the same time. We
share a similar design sensibility, snobbery of single-malt, and sarcastic
humor.
website – http://www.trespasser.ca
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/TrespasserCeramics
Instagram – http://instagram.com/the_trespasser
Twitter – https://twitter.com/The_Trespasser
by Carole Epp | Jul 17, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Jobs | CFile Seeks Part-Time Executive Director with Fundraising Experience
CFile, the global community for ceramic creatives, is seeking a
part-time executive director to help our organization with fundraising.
We’re looking for a professional person who wants the challenge of
growing a small, but vibrant nonprofit.
The hours are half-day. Applicants must be residents of New Mexico, living preferably in or near Santa Fe.
Starting Sept. 1, the director will be responsible for managing CFile
Foundation and its fundraising program. Applicants must have some
experience working for art organizations. CFile will also consider
applications from suitably-qualified consultants.
The director may work from his or her home office (we do not believe in commuting) and he or she must be self-motivated.
To apply, please send a brief resume to CFile’s Chief Editor Garth Clark at [email protected].
