by Carole Epp | May 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Organized by the Fondation d’Entreprise Bernardaud, the leading manufacturer of porcelain
in France, and curated by renowned German-born goldsmith and jewellery artist
Monika Brugger,
A Bit of Clay on the Skin: New Ceramic Jewellery showcases
the versatility and allure of ceramics in jewellery.
To celebrate the
opening of the exhibition, Ms. Brugger will be giving a lecture on
Thursday, May 16 from 6:30 – 8 pm on the history of jewellery and
the variety of innovative materials that have been used in this art
form.
The lecture will be accompanied by a wine and cheese reception
beginning at 5:30 pm.
by Carole Epp | May 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Register by calling 505-984-1122
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New 7 Week Classes Begin May 28th
Full schedule and class descriptions will be posted soon
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Stay Weird
Instructor: Max Lehman
May 18 & 19
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Participants
will work with Max as he explores the spontaneous side of the creative
process. Demonstrations and activities will be geared towards working
fast and not over-thinking. Technical demonstrations will include
simple slab techniques such as slump and drape molding. Max will also
show how to use these slab techniques in combination with slip-cast
objects. Finally, Max will show how simple underglaze application can
tie it all together
In the Gallery
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Christa Assad, Hayne Bayless,
Jason Bige Burnett, Linda Cordell,
Thaddeus Erdahl, Kelly Garrett Rathbone, David Hicks, Steven Hill, Marilyn Lysohir, Rodrigo Lara Zendejas
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Eliza Au, Nathan Craven,
Heather Mae Erickson, Del Harrow, Elizabeth Hunt, Maren Kloppmann,
Jae Won Lee, Julie York.
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www.santafeclay.com
by Carole Epp | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
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| image via http://www.museumofcontemporarycraft.org/exhibitions/5412/ |
“Consider the bowl, the most common of household
objects. It is celebrated in a new exhibition at the Museum of
Contemporary Craft in Portland, Ore. We asked readers to send images of
their favorite bowls and tell us what makes them special. ” (via NY Times)
Check out the interactive article here.
There is also a corresponding article: Finally, The Bowl Gets Its Due. by Julie Lasky
And don’t miss Object Focus: The Bowl @ the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Ore.
Curated by: Namita Gupta Wiggers
www.museumofcontemporarycraft.org/exhibitions/5412/
Museum of Contemporary Craft
in partnership with Pacific Northwest College of Art
724 Northwest Davis Street
Portland, Oregon 97209
Tel. | 503.223.2654
Fax | 503.223.0190
[email protected]
The Gallery at Museum of Contemporary Craft
Tel. | 503.546.2654
Fax | 503.546.2610
[email protected]
by Carole Epp | May 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Artist Reception Saturday, May 4th @ 6pm.
Exhibition Opens online and in the gallery May 1st. (midnight on April 30th)
“Containment IV: All Stars”,
our most anticipated exhibition of the year features 24 outstanding
nationally recognized ceramic artists interpreting the containment
theme. Our theme for Containment IV encompasses the the themes from the
first three years of “Containment” so artists may submit ceramic box
forms, ceramic containers with a related item inside or a ceramic piece
within a ceramic container. The possibilities are limitless! Over the
years we have encouraged participating ceramic artists to “think outside
the box” and we have always been rewarded with outstanding pieces
unique to our exhibition. Join us as we celebrate, explore and reinvent
the ceramic box!
Containment IV participating ceramic artists include:
Christa
Assad, Kenneth Baskin, Ashwini Bhat, Robert Briscoe, Lisa Clague,
Cristina Cordova, Judith Duff, Marty Fielding, Mary Fischer, Rachel K.
Garceau, Mark Hewitt, Nick Joerling, Ani Kasten, Kristen Kieffer, Myung
Jin Kim, Alex Matisse, Ron Meyers, Ben Owen III, Ronan Kyle Peterson,
Deborah Rogers, Tim Rowan, Shawn Spangler, Sam Taylor & Lana Wilson.
by Carole Epp | May 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
via Ceramic Arts Daily:
After several rounds of narrowing down, revisiting, heated debate, and in-depth discussion, even fisticuffs, the editors of Ceramics Monthly chose thirteen deserving artists for the 2013 Emerging Artists issue.
All of these talented artists have been pursuing a career in studio
ceramics for ten years or less, and their work stands at the forefront
of what is to come in our field.
Now it’s your turn to have a say by casting your vote in the “Emerging Artist People’s Choice Contest,” graciously sponsored by BigCeramicStore.com! The winner will receive a $500 gift certificate to be used at www.bigceramicstore.com.
So check out the artists and their work below and cast your vote (voting opens May 1, 2013) through the buttons below (or on the individual artists’ pages)!
IMPORTANT DATES
Voting Opens: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Voting Closes: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Winner Announced: Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Vote for your favorite Emerging Artist here!
Emerging Artists 2013
Click images to enlarge!
 Tom Jaszczak
Helena, Montana
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Ann Van Hoey
Mechelen, Belgium
Learn more and see more work here.
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 A. Blair Clemo
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Matthew Mitros
Acworth, Georgia
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Chris Pickett
Helena, Montana
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Jason Bige Burnett
Bakersville, North Carolina
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Emily Duke
Kansas City, Missouri
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Sean O’ Connell
Helena, Montana
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Katharine Morling
London, England
Learn more and see more work here.
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 Alanna DeRocchi
Helena, Montana
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 Jim Gottuso
Louisville, Kentucky
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 Kenyon Hansen
Hancock, Michigan
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 Sebastian Moh
Louisville, Kentucky
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by Carole Epp | Apr 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Erskine, Hall & Coe will be featuring a solo exhibition, Lluna Nova, which displays fifteen new works by acclaimed Catalan artist Claudi Casanovas. This show explores ideas relating to darkness and rebirth, and will be open from the 1st through the 30th of May 2013.
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm (during exhibitions)
Erskine, Hall & Coe
15 Royal Arcade
28 Old Bond Street
London W1S 4SP
tel +44 (0)20 7491 1706
