From the press release: The Perez Brothers (www.perezbros.com) proudly present the modern ceramic art of Derik Van Beers in their artist profile film entitled, The Skulls of Derik Van Beers.Derik Van Beers’ Website: http://www.derikvanbeers.com/Working exclusively with the primal image of the skull, the art of Van Beers is meant to provoke themes of lost innocence and to playfully remind viewers of their own mortality.In an effort to celebrate the emerging art scene in their hometown of Oakland California, the Perez Brothers have created a short film that simultaneously attempts to exhibit the finest techniques in both film and ceramics. Recently, the Perez Brothers have summed up The Skulls of Derik Van Beers as a “Morbidly optimistic examination of both life and art.” Enjoy!
Crafthaus shared this video this morning and I just have to share with you. Thanks to MAKE: makezine.com for the video. I feel like Anil Dash speaks so elequantly about the maker movement as a political stance. This resonates so strongly with me and why I do what I do.
Ink & Spindle is a boutique textile studio located in Kensington, Melbourne. Run by Lara Cameron and Tegan Rose. Read the awesome post about pricing here.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the only breast cancer organization to earn the highest rating from both non-profit watchdogs Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy. Over 90% of their budget goes directly to research & awareness programs. We are proud to support their efforts and hopeful about meeting the goal of achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. Mugs for Jugs is a national invitational exhibit, with over 50 artists accepting our call to join arms in the battle against breast cancer. We are overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of our artist friends from around the country. MudFire instructor Emily Downey conceived the event and is a key part of the effort to realize it. The show will present the largest and most significant collection of clay artists in a single exhibit in Atlanta this year. Each artist has chosen their contribution level to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with MudFire matching their contribution. On average, over 40% of each sale will be donated. We are still adding to the roster of participating artists, which currently includes: Autumn Higgins, Beau Raymond, Becky Strickland, Brooke Noble, Chandra DeBuse, Debra Fritts, Dow Redcorn, Emily Downey, Emily Reason, Erik Haagensen, Gay Smith, Jennifer Graff, Jeremy Randall, John Britt, John Roberts, Joy Tanner, Julia Galloway, Julie Wiggins, Justin Rothshank, Kathy King, Kathy Phelps, Keith Phillips, Kristen Kieffer, Kyle Carpenter, Lana Wilson, Leah Leitson, Linda McFarling, Lisa Orr, Lora Rust, Lori Buff, Luba Sharapan, Maria Andrade Troya, Mark Issenberg, Mark Knott, Mary Briggs, Megan Daloz, Mike Yarnold, Niel Hora, Ron Philbeck, Ronan Peterson, Sarah Anne Marraffino, Shadow May, Stacey Stanhope, Vernon Smith, and William Baker.
Mark Jaroszewicz presents a solo exhibition of math-concept craft work September 15 – October 16, 2011Public Opening Reception, Thursday, September 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pmOntario Crafts Council Gallery990 Queen St. W., Toronto The Ontario Crafts Council is pleased to present work by artist Mark Jaroszewicz (yur-a-shev-itch) in a solo exhibition showcasing a math-inspired series called Metamorphic Numerals. The exhibition, titled “Question, Answer and the Chaos in Between,” takes place from September 15-October 16, 2011 and will also have activities during Culture Days on the weekend of October 1-2, 2011. The arts and sciences come together in an educational, hands-on exhibition, where visitors are encouraged to participate with the displayed works.Metamorphic Numerals is a multi-sensory approach to understanding math. Counting with our fingers is an ancient method that people around the globe can relate to, and Metamorphic Numerals revisits this past by using measured clay spheres to form three-dimensional, pinched numeral symbols that are calibrated to the gram. Essentially, each numerical form represents a number through shape and weight, and can be used to represent equations with the use of colour, texture and movement. The exhibition presents examples of how addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be represented in a 3D format. Find out more at www.craft.on.ca/Exhibitions/Upcoming_ExhibitionsQuestion, Answer and the Chaos in Between takes place during Culture Days (www.culturedays.ca), and two free events will be hosted at the OCC Gallery. Saturday October 1st, 1:00 to 5:00 pm: a hands-on workshop for children, where participants will have the opportunity to make their own Metamorphic Numerals. Sunday, October 2nd, 1:00 to 2:30 pm: visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist and ask questions about the series and the presented works.All media, designers, educators (both traditional and alternative), artists, math and science enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and experience an alternative way to interpret math as well as experience craft.About the artist: Mark Jaroszewicz’s passions in material arts and math spans over twenty years. He studied ceramics and glass at OCAD and graduated with Honours from the Glass program in 1993. Metamorphic Numerals has exhibited in group exhibitions in Canada, Scotland and South Korea. Children’s workshops have already taken place in Cheongju and Seoul, South Korea. Recently, Mark participated in a symposium at the Subtle Technologies Festival 2011. Mark lives in Toronto, Ontario and enjoys sharing his perspective of craft’s endless potential and new horizons of cultural contribution to Canadians and the world. Mark Jaroszewicz gratefully acknowledges the Toronto Arts Council and the Ontario Arts Council for their assistance with this exhibition.
Ontario Crafts Council Janna Hiemstra990 Queen Street W. OCC Programs Manager Toronto, ON M6J 1H1 [email protected]www.craft.on.ca 416-925-4222 x 225
Derik Van Beers’ Website: http://www.derikvanbeers.com/
Working exclusively with the primal image of the skull, the art of Van Beers is meant to provoke themes of lost innocence and to playfully remind viewers of their own mortality. In an effort to celebrate the emerging art scene in their hometown of Oakland California, the Perez Brothers have created a short film that simultaneously attempts to exhibit the finest techniques in both film and ceramics. Recently, the Perez Brothers have summed up The Skulls of Derik Van Beers as a “Morbidly optimistic examination of both life and art.”
