by Carole Epp | May 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
After last month’s Artist of the Day, I’m left craving images of beautiful pots. I’ve been tied up in the studio and garden this month working away and admitedly intentionally trying to avoid my computer as the sun is finally shinning (and it doesn’t last long enough in this neck of the woods). But I couldn’t resist taking a break and indulging in some great ceramic eye candy when I saw Micheal Kline’s new work on exhibition at the Ferrin Gallery.
I love how the firing process softens the contrast of the imagery with the white surface. Check out the show online here or take a peek at the process behind the magic on his blog Sawdust and Dirt.
by Carole Epp | May 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Been searching for ceramic molds? Head over to Bella Joy Pottery for a list of molds she’s trying to get rid of to clean out her garage. Free molds (you pay the shipping) how could you go wrong?
by Carole Epp | May 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
If you know my functional work then you’ll know that I’m really interested in the relationship between the handmade and industrial ceramics. I try with my work to bridge the “gap” that exists, in our relationship to, interaction with and the design possibilities of both the handmade and the industrial.
So I’m super excited to see a show such as Object Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics (currently at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York) online with lots of yummy pictures to inspire. There’s an amazing list of artist/designers in the show, too many to name, but it was curated by Mark Cecula so you know it’ll be good. So take some time, grab a cup of tea and check it out here.
by Carole Epp | May 12, 2009 | Uncategorized
School of Art Lecture Theatre, ANU canberra
(First floor above main foyer, Childers Street entrance)
Free Public Lectures
Thursday 14 May, 1 – 2 pm
Geoff Crispin: Towards Sustainability ? letting go and the development of ownership
Geoff Crispin is a ceramicist who has spent a number of years working on development programs with indigenous artist groups within Australia and around the world. Geoff is a Visiting Artist in the Ceramics Workshop.
Art Forum is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 2pm unless otherwise noted.
Program details for the lectures are subject to change.
T: (02) 6125 5810
www.soa.anu.edu.au/exhibitions-and-events/public-talks
Artforum is supported by the ACT Government
by Carole Epp | May 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
Did you know that Craft Australia has recently redeveloped their website? Time to update your links folks. Their new address is http://www.craftaustralia.org.au
And if you didn’t know Craft Australia produces 716 craft·design, a free online news is emailed to subscribers every month. It presents information and news relating to the contemporary craft and design sector from a national perspective. Distribution within the sector is encouraged and new readers can subscribe at no charge. http://www.craftaustralia.org.au/subscribe/
by Carole Epp | Apr 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Need a reason other than the fact that it can snow at the end of April in the prairies as motivation to get you to plan a visit? How about the SASK TERRA Sculpture Workshop with Fred Olsen?
LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE CULTURAL CENTRE,
REGINA BEACH, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA
AUGUST 23 – 30, 2009
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 1st, 2009
details , symposium application and scholarship application click here
I love how the firing process softens the contrast of the imagery with the white surface. Check out the show online here or take a peek at the process behind the magic on his blog Sawdust and Dirt.
