by Carole Epp | Aug 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
This fine friday morning you should HURRY over to have a look at the gorgeous website of Paterson Industries aka Mariko Paterson. It’s well worth your time. Fantastically subversive work and a great artist statement to boot.
And while you’re at it might I suggest checking out one of her latest initiatives Box Social, a Canadian online gallery and shop. They also have a blog listing all of their real world activities as well if you want to experience the art in person. Like this one:
Have a great friday everyone!
by Carole Epp | Aug 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Local artist to unveil art exhibition in Historic Clay District On Friday, August 7, local artist Juliana Greaves will be hosting an opening reception for her ceramic art show, “Aerial Pursuit.” The show is scheduled to run in the Historic Clay District’s Squared Gallery from August 5 – 21. The reception will give everyone a chance to meet the artist and discuss her work.
Greaves graduated in 2008 from Emily Carr University in Vancouver with a Visual Arts degree, focusing on ceramics. For the past year, she has been travelling throughout Europe, taking part in residencies in France and Hungary before returning to Medicine Hat to participate in the Medalta International Artists in Residence (MIAIR) program. She will be attending the University of Wales, Cardiff, in the fall to pursue her Masters in Ceramics. Greaves’ work concentrates on quality of line, simplicity of form and the relationships between objects and their environments. Aerial Pursuit is inspired by the bird’s-eye views of the Southern Albertan and Hungarian landscape – particularly fields of crops – which echo her focus on simplicity.
Growing up in Medicine Hat, Greaves says she was surrounded by ceramic objects, yet was completely oblivious to the impact they had on her life. “I guess when you’re raised in a certain environment, you take for granted everything that’s around you.” The simple forms of Medicine Hat’s surrounding landscape, when viewed from above, are dramatic but tend to go largely un-noticed. “It wasn’t until I returned to Medicine Hat for a visit [from Vancouver] that I became aware of how dramatic the scenery is. There is a certain elegance that comes from the prairies that took a long time to reveal itself to me,” she explained.
The Opening Reception for Aerial Pursuit runs from 7:00 – 9:00pm on Friday, August 7. The Medalta International Artists in Residence (MIAIR) program provides artists with the opportunity to pursue their work in a unique historic setting – Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District – which tells the story of early western Canadian industry. The residency concept gives ceramic artists the opportunity to re-enter a community atmosphere and explore new artistic directions. MIAIR has brought international attention to the city and continues its rich clay tradition through contemporary ceramics.For more information contact: Quentin Randall – Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator – Historic Clay District – 403.529.1070 – [email protected] – www.medalta.orgAlso Check out Juliana’s website for more of her great work. (* via press release)
by Carole Epp | Aug 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
Inclaynations Pottery launched a new Canadian Clay forum site: http://forum.inclaynations.com/index.php
Sign up and participate if you like, or pass on the information to other people you know. Voice your opinion, make announcements, ask questions or simply connect with people with similar interests…
by Carole Epp | Aug 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
You are invited to the opening of a
“CERAMIC CONVERGENCE”
by Eugene Hon, Lesley-Ann Hoets, Gemma Orkin
and John Shirley, showcasing different ceramic
techniques and processes.
Venue: objekt at 32, 7th ave
Parktown North
Date: 6 August 2009
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
The exhibition will run until 27 August 2009
For more info contact:
Susanne Allers
32 7th Avenue Parktown North, 2193 South Africa
telephone +(27) 11 447 6005
facsimile +(27) 11 447 6145
e-mail
[email protected]
website
by Carole Epp | Aug 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
Applications for residencies are accepted throughout the year. There are four submission deadlines: January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, October 15th. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible as your submission date may be taken into consideration for time-slot selection priority (session dates are listed below for 2009/2010).
Located in the heart of the old town of Vallauris, the association A.I.R. Vallauris (Artists in Residence) welcomes international artists from all horizons to meet and collaborate with local artists and to research and create new work in an artistic laboratory created specifically for them. The Association has four primary objectives:
* To host resident international artists
* To support contemporary creation
* to provide eduation in the field of Ceramic Arts
* to organize cultural events
Created in October 2001, the Association A.I.R. Vallauris, since April 2002, welcomes several artists at a given time in its residence and studios available to the artists. There are several different residency periods to choose from, and the durations vary.
The creators using different mediums benefit from an equipped studio, independent furnished bedrooms and a gallery where their works are presented at the end of the residency period.
The quality of the artistic creation is one of the major concerns or the program; the selection committee evaluates applicants based on their artistic experience, merit and project proposal. Since April 2002, over 90 creators of different nationalities have taken part in the program..
The Association encourages and facilitates interaction between local artists and international artists. Workshops, conferences, demonstrations exhibitions are organized with the resident artists. These events are open to the public. Through partnerships with the local School of Fine Arts, the local government, and international organizations a sensibility of exchange between the public, artists, and international is realized.
To request an application form, please email us at :[email protected].
2009 Residencies: The 2009 residencies are organized into seven different periods. We are currently scheduling the program for 2009. If you are interested in applying for the 2009 program please contact us directly to determine availability. Space is still available in the following sessions:
* Phase 7: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 to Friday December 11, 2009
2010 Residencies: Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 season. There are seven different sessions to choose from. Please contact us to receive the application form for the 2010 season.
* Phase 1: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 to Friday February 12, 2010
* Phase 2: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 to Friday April 2, 2010
* Phase 3: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 to Friday May 21, 2010
* Phase 4: Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to Friday July 2, 2010
* Phase 5: Thursday, July 15, 2010 to Friday August 13, 2010
* Phase 6: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 to Friday October 22, 2010
* Phase 7: Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to Friday December 10, 2010
Check out their website for all the details.
by Carole Epp | Jul 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
HANDBUILT
September 17-19, 2009, Philadelphia, PA
Demonstration Inspiration Conversation
Conference Website
The first Conference Dedicated to Handbuilding with Clay
A Down to Earth Event to benefit the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
This is a demonstration only format not a hands on workshop. There will be cameras set up so everyone can see what the demonstrators are doing from wherever they are seated. There is a maximum of 175 participants.
DEMONSTRATORS
Hayne Bayless
Lisa Naples
Holly Walker
Sandi Pierantozzi
with Special Guest Speaker William Daley
Featuring:Slab Building, Extruding, Coiling, Pinching, Slip Decoration
An exhibition of handbuilt work from nationally known clay artists
A wealth of practical techniques, tips & advice
An open dialogue with the presenters
Slide presentations, sources of inspiration, pots
Tools, books, community, social events & new friendships
A presentation on body mechanics and movement
HANDBUILT NATIONAL EXHIBITION
This invitational exhibition will showcase nationally known handbuilders from across the country currently working in the field of ceramics. The rich collection of pots represented will feature a dynamic range of forms, encompassing a wide variety of handbuilding techniques and surface designs. From quiet contemplative surfaces to highly embellished and exuberant decoration, this show promises to be a visual feast. Participating artists are: Mary Barringer, Hayne Bayless, Margaret Bohls, Virginia Cartwright, Jimmy Clark, William Daley, Kathryn Finnerty, Michele Ginouves, Gail Kendall, Maren Kloppmann, Allison McGowan, Jenny Mendes, Lisa Naples, Sandi Pierantozzi, Kari Radasch, Holly Walker, Lana Wilson and Liz Zlot Summerfield.
Follow this link to view an online gallery representing the current work of the invited artists:
HANDBUILT ARTISTS ONLINE GALLERY
HANDBUILT EVENT SCHEDULE
LOCAL HOTEL INFORMATION
“HANDBUILT” Organized and Presented by Sandi Pierantozzi
Contact: [email protected]
And while you’re at it might I suggest checking out one of her latest initiatives Box Social, a Canadian online gallery and shop. They also have a blog listing all of their real world activities as well if you want to experience the art in person. Like this one:
