by Carole Epp | Sep 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
September 8 – October 26, 2010 | Reception on Thursday, September 15, 2010, 5 – 8PM with Artist’s Talk from 6 – 7 PM
The development of technology and economic globalization in the 21st century brings people of many nationalities and cultures together. Expressing her own experience as a Chinese artist living in North America, ceramist Sin-ying Ho has painted hundreds of flowers, combined with digital transfer-printed images, on 5- to 6-foot-tall porcelain vessels, creating a garden of cultures that evokes identity and the collision of new global traditions. Born in Hong Kong, Sin-ying Ho is Assistant Professor of ceramics at Queens College. This exhibition is co-sponsored by the Queens College Art Department, PSC-CUNY Research Foundation, Queens Council on the Arts, and Coptor Productions. This exhibition is part of Queens College’s Year of China programming.
Visit the website here.
by Carole Epp | Sep 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
BESTIARY: Exploring the Animal in Contemporary Art
An International Competitive Exhibit | Full-color catalog produced.
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 
Images of animals in art have existed parallel to those of humans for as long as images (and objects) have been made. Our social, creative, and psychological evolution is inextricably tied to our relationships with animals. Whether it be the taming of the wolf, resulting in ‘man’s best friend’, the tethering of the horse which magnified the power and geographic reach of humans, or the domestication of herd animals which contributed to the establishment of cities and large concentrations of people (and the growth of culture), they are all part of the trajectory of humanity to this point in time. And all have been documented, explored, and deified throughout the long process by images and objects featuring animals. But this isn’t just history (and pre-history). The animal remains a powerful subject in contemporary art. So Manifest has set aside its entire exhibition space, three galleries, to feature an exhibit which will reveal the state of the animal in contemporary art. With this we call for artists working in any media to submit works that in some way feature or address animals, real or imagined. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media (including but not limited to video, sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, etc.) Proposals for Exhibits: Manifest’s Exhibition Committee is eager to receive proposals for solo, group, and concept-based exhibits. Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with no deadline for entry or notification. Each exhibit season (Sept.- Aug.) is planned by June/July of each year. Requirements: 10 – 20 digital images or appropriate media; one page description of concept for exhibit, resume. Also include a SASE if return of materials is required.* * You are encouraged to contact the exhibition committee with any questions you may have prior to sending a submission by sending an e-mail to:show at manifestgallery.org MANIFEST GALLERY
2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
www.manifestgallery.org | show at manifestgallery.org
by Carole Epp | Sep 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
“The Journal of Modern Craft covers all aspects of craft as its exists within the condition of modernity (conceived as roughly from the mid-19th century to the present day) without geographical or disciplinary boundary. The journal is published 3 times a year by Berg Publishers. This website features responses, notices and short contributions relevant to the journal.”
While your there make sure to read the feature article Virtual Guilds: Collective Intelligence and the Future of Craft by Leonardo Bonanni and Amanda Parkes from issue 3.2A great website to stay current on the contemporary climate of craft disciplines and relevant theory and context. Check them out here.
by Carole Epp | Sep 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
23-29 September 2010 | Old Spitalfields Market London E1 6EW
Origin is an annual showcase of original contemporary craft, bringing together 220 of the most innovative UK and international makers for 1 week. It offers a rare chance to buy directly from the makers and meet them face to face.
Origin 2010 will relocate from Somerset House to the newly refurbished Old Spitalfields Market from the 23rd-29th September 2010. This exciting new venue in the heart of creative London and the new timing of Origin as a major presence during the London Design Festival will inject new life and a renewed sense of excitement into this highly respected, established event.Here is just a teaser of some of the artists you can find there:
Mizuyo Yamashita
Rebecca Wilson Ceramics
Sara Moorhouse
Virginia Graham
See the full line up of artists on their website here.
by Carole Epp | Sep 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
Ceramics Ireland One Day workshops
THROWING SKILLS
A chance to learn or upgrade you’re throwing skills with expert tuition
Date: SATURDAY 9th October
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Pottery Skills and Design School, Island Mill, Thomastown
Email: [email protected]
Phone no: 085 7190912
Contact: Tina Byrne
COST: €80 (includes: tuition, materials, lunch, tea /coffee)
NAKED RAKU
An opportunity to explore drawing with smoke
Date: SATURDAY 9th October
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Venue: Pottery Skills and Design School, Island Mill, Thomastown
Email: [email protected]
Phone no: 085 7190912
Contact: Tina Byrne
COST: €60 (includes: tuition, materials, lunch, tea /coffee)
Please note: bring 2/3 bisque pieces max size 25cm
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Festival Exhibition will open at 6.30 pm Fri. Sept.
All welcome.
Some tickets are still available for the Festival.
Lecture series will include
Elaine O’Henry (Ed. Ceramic Art & Perception)
Eleanor Flegg (writer)
John Parker (Ceramic Artist, New Zealand)
Cheryl Lucas (Ceramic Artist, New Zealand)
Adam Frew (Ceramic Artist, Northern Ireland)
Derek Wilson, (Ceramic Artist Northern Ireland)
See website
here. Sorry for the late posting about the Festival – Still time to check it out if you’re nearby.
