Opening Reception – First Friday, June 1st, 2012, 6-9pm
Subtle body language and unconscious gestures form the basis of Lee’s
work. Inspired by childhood experiences in South Korea, the ideas for
her sculptures come from observations of gymnastics and schoolyard
games. The physical tension of her figures references the psychological
tension of human relationships, and her humor broaches serious emotional
content.
Yeon Joo Lee was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea
where she earned her BFA in painting from Sung Shin Women’s University.
She came to the U.S. to seek a new life in a different environment. The
freedom of her new life is a creative force for her ceramic work. For
the past 4 years, she has lived in Oakland, California while earning her
second BFA degree from California College of the Arts in Ceramics.
Currently Lee is an intern with Arthur Gonzalez, Nathan Lynch and John
Toki. She will be exhibiting her new work in a solo show at Red Star
Studios, on June 1, 2012. Also she will be exhibiting work in Korean
international Art Fair (KIAF) on September 22, 2012.
FUSION
2012 TORONTO CONFERENCE has invited two experienced workshop leaders,
Deborah Schwartzkopf and Fong Choo, to share their design experience and
personal narratives with members.
Don’t miss out on this pre-conference workshops as well:
Lettering & Decorating with Slips
with Beth Turnbull Morrish
Pit Firing with Anne Armstrong
Imagery on Clay with Chris Hierlihy
Glazing and Decorating with Cone 6 Maiolica with Richard Mund
The Fine Line with Andrea Vuletin
It’s not too late!
For all the details and to register last minute visit the Fusion website.
Craft Victoria Inc Present John Ferguson
John is reknown for his tactile black sawdust sagger fired ceramics and his fascination with the thrown self-contained form.
26 and 27 May; 9.30am (for 10am start) to 3.30pm
Morning and Afternoon Tea catered for – please bring you lunch and a mug.
Cost: $70 [non-members]; $60 [members]; $45 [students] Click here for further information, location map and booking form.
Discover exciting new techniques Altering
your style in a comparatively small but significant way can bring new
energy and excitement to your work. This conference allows you to learn
from multiple artists that are both throwers and handbuilders. Each
artist will be demonstrating many ways to alter the form and surface
that will have you ready to get back to the studio to try out new ideas.
Each
of these talented and engaging artists are ready to share their
techniques and ideas with you over a two day conference. This conference
is open to artists at all levels: from enthusiastic amateur, to the
teacher, and for the professional. No matter what level you are, if
you’re open to learning and connecting with other ceramic artists then
this is the conference for YOU!
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Attendees will learn how to…
Make undulating tile
Carve curved clay
Do Sgraffito
Print with underglazes
Use earthenware, red stoneware, nylon fiber and paper clay to help with attachments and timing
To set up a simple screen print lab in the clay studio
Throw and alter a bottomless cylinder
Utilize darting to alter
Make paper templates for a slab built spout
Pull a “bone” handle
Texture the surface
Do crack repair and mending techniques will be shared
Cowan’s is pleased to offer the Cowan’s | Clark | Del Vecchio semi-annual auction on June 1, 2012.
This sale will feature a group of rare, early pieces by Michele Oka
Doner as well as a fine selection of works by the late Ralph Bacerra.
Additionally, the sale will offer important pieces by Georges Jeanclos,
Michael Lucero, David Regan, and Akio Takamori.
