by Carole Epp | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Installation: White Athabaska III, Red, Red III, Red IV Athabaska 120 W x 75 H inches
Shifted & Drift Ceramic, Terra Sigillata, Oil Paint 74 H x 58 W inches, 25 H x 52 W x 91 L inches
Red Athabaska IV Ceramic, Acrylic 36 W x 73 H inches
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Installation: Burnt Ceramic and Glazes 144 H x 240 W x 180 L inches
www.xantheisbister.com.
by Carole Epp | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
COLLECT 2011, 6-9 May: Public viewing
Relaunched at the Saatchi Gallery in May 2009, COLLECT has an enviable reputation as a premier, annual fair for contemporary craft. Through its presentation of work from the best international applied artists, COLLECT has become a prestigious event in the international cultural calendar gaining the respect and support of many private collectors, museum curators and galleries.
For more info please visit their website.
by Carole Epp | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
American Craft Council Show
February 24-27
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD, USA
More than 700 contemporary home decor, clothing, furniture and jewelry artists will show their wares at the American Craft Council Show, America’s largest juried, indoor craft show. The event provides a wide selection of crafts and artworks including furniture and decorative accessories for lawn & garden, environmentally friendly art, art made by college students and a new section for 2011: handmade objects under $100. The American Craft Council also organizes shows in Atlanta (March 11-13), St. Paul (April 15-17), and San Francisco (August 12-14).
http://shows.craftcouncil.org/baltimore
via the independent
by Carole Epp | Feb 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bio
As a child my parents took me on numerous trips to wonderful places such as Berea College, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, and any potter’s studio that was open along the roadside. My parents always had Rowe Pottery and Bennington Pottery around the house and I became intrigued by the texture of the clay and the raised slip decoration. At the time I just thought it was fun but, in retrospect, it was the foundation for my love for ceramics.
When I enrolled at Kalamazoo College I planned on majoring in Biology. However when I was a sophomore my dad sat me down and advised me that he thought I should pursue what I really loved and what made me happy. At that point I changed majors and graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in Fine Arts and Art History.
Having worked for several ceramic artists I decided to open my own studio in 2005.
Artist Statement
I strive to make work that is well made and a pleasure to hold. My work is decorated with images that range from humorous to more abstract. My hope is to create pieces that enhance everyday life from drinking your morning coffee to enjoying your favorite piece of cake.
My designs are influenced from taking walks. It is during these walks alone I clear my head and observe everything from architecture to wildlife. Did you know there are freshwater jellyfish? Or what osage oranges are? I like looking at objects without distractions so I can absorb their form and process it into my own designs.
www.bellajoypottery.com
by Carole Epp | Feb 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
It’s been a bit hectic around here again. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m getting pretty excited about my upcoming show at the Mendel. I had a great studio visit on the weekend which left me feeling dare I say it out loud…confident about the how the works were coming together and how the content was becoming visual. I know there are always ups and downs when we make work. We fluctuate in a love/hate relationship with our ideas, our manifestations of those ideas, and somedays, even our career path itself.
So i’m chosing to relish in one of the rare days that I feel like things are on track. My fingers are still crossed however as there is a large flat piece in the kiln as I write and we all know how that turns out sometimes…
So while the kiln climbs and I enjoy the warmth it creates in my studio; as large flakes of snow continue to fall and add to the already close to a foot of new powder that has fallen since last night; I will leave you with a few sneak peaks at what i’ve been working on.
by Carole Epp | Feb 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Deadlines for 2011 are:
- Friday, 17 June 2011
- Friday, 18 November 2011
Submissions criteria for exhibitions at The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery:
The gallery looks at artistic vision and merit, relevance to our audiences, diversity, and budget when considering any proposal. Individual artists and curators working in any media or discipline are welcome to apply. The gallery ultimately makes selections based on its mandate to present a blend of regional, national and international programming, and exhibition selections and programming development will always be made in the context of the gallery’s broader curatorial vision. The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery requires that all exhibition proposals contain the following:
- Cover Letter: This is essentially a letter of introduction, which also contains your current mailing address and contact information.
- Artist / Project Statement: The artist / project statement should indicate the media, technique, theme or context of the artwork. It should also address any specific technical or spatial requirements regarding the installation of the work. Please limit this to 1-2 pages.
- Current Curriculum Vitae: Include a current copy of your CV or resume, listing exhibition history and educational background. This should not exceed 2 pages.
- A Maximum of 20 Images on CD ROM or DVD: Include a maximum of 20 images on a CD-ROM or DVD. [*not required but helpful are 2 – 3, 8″x10″, colour photocopies of the strongest works.]
- Corresponding Image list: Include a corresponding list of images, indicating title, medium, size and year of execution.
- Relevant Support Material: If possible, include a selection of support material, such as copies of recent reviews or publications featuring the art work.
Address the cover letter to the appropriate curator as follows: Attention:
Bruce Johnson, Curator of Contemporary Art OR
Caroline Stone, Curator, Historical Art and Collections The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery
9 Bonaventure Avenue
P.O. Box 1800, Station C
St. John’s, NL A1C 5P9 PLEASE NOTE: Email submissions not accepted. Please use standard white paper. Please do not send original works of art. Include an appropriately sized self-addressed stamped envelope with proper return postage to return the submission after deliberation. Note: Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis and programming review meetings are held quarterly. As per standard art gallery practice the exhibition schedule of The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery is programmed about three years in advance. This enables the gallery to fulfill provincial and federal government funding requirements and provide adequate planning time to mount significant exhibitions that are supported through educational programs and public relations.Via ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES, CALLS TO ARTISTS, Multi-disciplinary
