by Carole Epp | Feb 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tamed; Recent work by Bethany Krull will open at Indigo Art on March 2nd with a “First Friday” reception from 6-9 pm. The exhibition will run through March 31s t.
Krull’s porcelain and mixed media animal sculptures illustrate both mans love of the natural world as well as its tendency to maintain domination over other species. Her current series “Dominance and Affection” speaks specifically to our relationship with the creatures we have made into companions. She states, “In today’s increasingly nature deprived society the most intimate connection with the natural world tends to be with plants and animals that have been drastically altered through the process of domestication. Wild animals have been turned into pets, genetically sculpted into sweeter, cuter, less dangerous versions of themselves. We shower our pets with love at the same time we cage and contain them and it is this affection contradicting complete control that I am interested in illustrating in my work. For no amount of love lavished upon these creatures will erase the fact that the success of the relationship lies in our complete domination over all aspects of their existence.
Krull, a Buffalo native who has recently moved back to the area, studied ceramics at Buffalo State College where she is now teaching as an adjunct instructor in the design department. She received her Masters of Fine Arts from the School for American Crafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology and went on to travel the country teaching and working at various community art centers. Her work has been included in many regional, national and international venues including, The Meadows Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana, The New Hampshire Institute of Art, David Castillo Gallery in Miami, Florida, The Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana as well as The Mordes Collection in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her last solo exhibition in Buffalo was held at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in 2010. Indigo Art 74 Allen Street Buffalo NY 14202 Hours: noon-5pm, Tuesday-Friday noon-3pm, Saturday or by appointment Phone: 716-984-9572
www.bethanykrull.com
by Carole Epp | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
all images courtesy of stackstove
‘stack stoves’ reinterpret the ancient tradition of ceramic stoves through new contemporary shapes, as well as fitting within the latest housing requirements, with low environmental impact. the ceramic stove line offers wood burning and pellet burning fireplaces. the fireplace and the recycler of the ‘stackstove’ can reach great yields and significant smoke emission parameters.
developed by adriano design and produced by la castellamonte, the hand-made ceramic ranges preserve and updates the industrial know-how and ancient traditions of this field.
For more images and info visit designboom here.
by Carole Epp | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2012
Place des Arts offers gallery and gift shop display space where local emerging artists and art groups may exhibit and sell their works. Artists living in British Columbia who are not represented by a professional gallery are considered local, emerging artists. Place des Arts welcomes submissions in 2D and 3D media and techniques including fibre arts, sculpture, painting, photography, prints and drawings; we are not able to accommodate multimedia work at this time.
Submission deadline (2013 Program): March 2, 2012
A proposal package can be downloaded here: http://www.placedesarts.ca/gallery/how-to-exhibit.aspx
Proposals must be received by email, mail or in-person at Place des Arts by 9 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 2, 2012 and sent to the attention of: Michelle Chan, Exhibitions and Ceramic and Fibre Arts Program Coordinator, Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC. V3K 1G2 [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2012
A juried group show open to all PGBC members, to be hosted by the Gallery of BC Ceramics. The exhibition will showcase vessels and sculptures specifically for use in the garden. We are looking for planters, sculptures, rocks, bird baths, bird houses, bird feeders, lanterns, fountains, frogs, snails – anything that can be used in a garden setting. All work must be for sale.
Application forms will be posted on the guild website at http://www.bcpotters.com/Guild/callsforentry_guild.php in early February.
Applications must be received by March 1, and physical work must be delivered to the gallery between March 15 and 25. Jurying of pieces for the exhibition will take place on March 28. Please let the Gallery know by the end of February 2012 if you wish to take part in this exhibition.
Notices of intention to participate can be e-mailed to galleryofbcceramics@bcpotters. com
by Carole Epp | Feb 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Taking inspiration from Japanese bento boxes and indian tiffins, the bowls morph shape from a sturdy square bottom to a circular top. The form factor allows the bowls to fit together perfectly and intuitively. the components bind together securely with the use of a natural cloth elastic strap, held in place between the bottom bowls’ feet.”
“Lorea Sinclaire
industrial designer living in Vancouver, Canada. Currently the media coordinator at molo design
Lorea Sinclaire strives to reinterpret everyday rituals and make them more delightful or intelligent. Her process is informed by digital form-making techniques, material exploration, and a passion for making simple, beautiful objects.”
Find out more here.
by Carole Epp | Feb 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Walter Keeler Ceramics Workshop March 7 and 8, 2012, 10AM – 4PM
Ceramics Studio, FAV 121
Chase Fine Arts Center, Utah State University
More info here.
Ceramics Workshop presented by Walter Keeler.
