by Carole Epp | Mar 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Noosa Regional Art Gallery, QLD, 28 March – 11 May 2014
A provocative and engaging exhibition of work by Australian artists using clay in unexpected and surprising ways, HYPERCLAY: Contemporary Ceramics highlights the versatility of this time-honoured material and, in doing so, re-imagines its possibilities.
HYPERCLAY profiles eight artists at various stages in their
careers whose current practice is taking ceramics into bold new
territories. Whether printing with clay, transforming rejected ceramic
objects or playing at the intersection of the digital and the handmade,
the artists in HYPERCLAY are forging new pathways in Australian ceramics.
HYPERCLAY features the work of Walter Auer, Roderick
Bamford, Stephen Bird, Jacqueline Clayton, Andrea Hylands, Addison
Marshall, Pip McManus and Paul Wood.
A collection of over 30 short videos have been produced to accompany
the exhibition, ranging from artists interviews to curators, academics,
collectors and gallerists, commenting on why they find a particular
artist so exciting, through to ceramic students expressing what inspires
them about the work in the show. These videos will be housed in an
easily navigated, tablet-housed application, testing the waters of fully
integrated digital content into a traditional exhibition space. The
digital content is not supplementary – engagement with the digital is
paramount to truly understand the works on show.
Over eight weeks, during the opening exhibition at Object Gallery in
Sydney, Object Eye profiled each of the artists involved. You can see
these profiles, including videos and images of the work, by clicking here.
The iPad app developed as part of HYPERCLAY: Contemporary Ceramics is available as a free download, taking the form of a video-based digital catalogue. For more information on the app click here, or to go directly to the App Store to download (for iPad only) click here. (Please note that it is a large file, and we recommend WiFi to download.)
HYPERCLAY: Contemporary Ceramics is Object’s biggest touring exhibition, including 12 regional and metropolitan venues over two and a half years.
#HYPERCLAY
TOUR DATES
Noosa Regional Art Gallery
QLD, 28 March – 11 May 2014
Cairns Regional Art Gallery
QLD, 23 May – 22 June 2014
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Launceston, TAS, 9 August – 12 October 2014
Western Plains Cultural Centre
Dubbo, NSW, 8 Nov 2014 – 1 Feb 2015
by Carole Epp | Mar 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
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| Tammy Marinuzzi |
Secret Jars: About two years ago I had an idea for a show focused on secrets.
I was going to make containers for holding secrets.
The idea was born in the studio classroom, where my role as an educator
also made me an inadvertent gatherer of private stories. Students can be
so candid when talking about their projects, or sometimes, just in
casual conversation with their classmates. I consider myself a
story-teller, but I have never asked anyone directly to share a story.
It has always been my secret that I collect stories and make work that
is based on those stories. I have definitely borrowed information for my
work from my surroundings, especially my jobs. I have been a
hairdresser, photographer, caregiver, artist, and now an educator.
Within:Without is a collection from a group of artists invited to explore jars, keeping the unique history of the form in mind.
The curatorial statement is a must read. Find it here.
See the whole show and purchase work here.
by Carole Epp | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
62 artists to follow on Instagram — 25 pieces to be found
HIDE-N-SEEKAH is hiding 25 pieces of ceramic art in Milwaukee, WI during this year’s NCECA conference (March 19, 20, 21). Clues to find the pieces will be posted on artists own personal Instagram feeds. Which 25 of the 62 artists will be hiding pieces? Nobody knows!!!
Search “hidenseekah” on Instagram and follow all 62 participating artists (tap “following” in the upper right corner of the HIDE-N-SEEKAH profile for the full list of artists to follow). Keep your eyes peeled for clue images on Instagram during NCECA. FINDERS KEEPERS!!!
HIDE-N-SEEKAH is NOT an official NCECA event!
Check out this amazing photo album of the 62 artists on Facebook.
HIDE-N-SEEKAH 2013 was recently covered by Garth Johnson in Ceramics Monthly, who have graciously allowed us to share the article with you here:
(click on the images to see it full size)
Let’s not forget that it’s the amazing
Adam Field behind all of this.
Give that man a high five or a beer when you see him at NCECA this year!
by Carole Epp | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
When Christa jumped from the second story porch of her burning house, she saved her own life, but she also fractured her lumbar spine. Three weeks later, she is trying to pick up the pieces (after subsequently breaking her nose and lacerating her eye lid!). Her life’s possessions—clothes, books, documents, her mother’s wedding dress— were all lost in the fire.
For the next three months, she must wear a brace that will protect her healing back, will be unable to make a living as an artist, and will be living in temporary housing. Christa is grateful to be alive, but she needs financial help to cover living costs and rehabilitation.
There are two ways to help out:
1. Simply make a donation in the amount of your choice.
2. You can make a donation of $25 or more and enter yourself into a raffle to win art, generously donated from artists within the ceramics community.
$25=one raffle ticket, $50=two raffle tickets, etc…
You can view the donated pieces in the gallery section.
At the time that you donate, specify the name of the artist whose piece you would like
Names of winners will be drawn at the end of the campaign
If your name is drawn, the piece will be shipped to you free of charge by the artist
Every donation, no matter the size counts and is greatly appreciated! Please share and help spread the word. – See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-christa-assad-get-muddy-again-/143960#sthash.VGNLve6o.dpuf
Below is my contribution to the raffle to raise funds. There’s some pretty amazing pieces up for grabs by some great artists. Make sure to check it out and support it if you can.
by Carole Epp | Mar 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Worcester Pottery Invitational is not just a show, it’s an Event!
*22 nationally-recognized potters bring over 70 pots each and are in attendance Fri eve, Sat, & Sun to meet and greet.
*New this year, we will have pop-up artist talks, and food and flower stylists demo-ing the use of handmade pots in your home.
*WCC Artists-in-Residence will demo in the newly renovated ceramics studio. And more!
Participating potters for Invitational VII: Hannah Niswonger, Tom
O’Malley, Adero Willard, Sam Taylor, Brian Taylor, Tom White, Holly
Walker, Jody Johnstone, Richard Aerni, Maya Machin, Todd Wahlstrom,
Diana Thomas, Bryan Hopkins, Rob Cartelli, Jeremy Randall, Julie
Johnson, Monica Ripley, Doug Peltzman, Lucy Fagella, Nicole Acquillano,
Julie Crosby, and Kristen Kieffer.
