by Carole Epp | Apr 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
These gorgeous cups are brought to you by Rose Bauer. I first met Rose a few years back when I was the visiting artist at the Red Deer College and was helping out with the distance ceramics program co-run by the Australian National University and the Red Deer College. Rose made fantastic work, a bowl of hers with my name on it is still floating around out there somewhere…
These pieces are hand built from Southern Ice Porcelain slip. Unglazed outside with a clear liner glaze. Rose is also a member of INTO Ceramics so look her up to see more work or to inquire about this work.
by Carole Epp | Apr 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that I have a hard time writing. Simply put i’d rather be making…but there is a time and place I feel for a bit of theory, critical writing and contemplation on just what exactly all this “craft” is about. So I find myself currently working on (stressing over) a paper that I’m co-writing for the Australian National Conference this summer in Sydney. Some days I question my sanity over deciding that I could find the time and mental space with a one year old to sit down and pen some thought provoking phrases about the current state of many things craft. I normally love getting absorbed in the theory and the academic writing. But I’m a few years removed from academia and the longer I go, the harder it seems to get that part of my brain working again. But so as I trudge along hoping to make sense in my paper and to hopefully make some valid and thought provoking points I’ll give you a link to a great site I just discovered with some great writing by the gifted minds of the likes of Tanya Harrod, Edmund de Waal, Love Jönsson among many others.
So if you find yourself with plenty of time on your hands indulge in the free downloads and prepare your mind for thinking!
by Carole Epp | Apr 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
Jim is a ceramics artist living in Louisville, Kentucky whose story was of particular interest to me. After news of his first child Jim decided to give up the work he was doing and follow his passion for making ceramics. It was a gutsy move. I keep thinking that having my first child almost compelled me to consider finding a “real job”, so Jim is a great reminder to me that this is a real job, worthy of pursuing against the odds and that being fulfilled as an artist can translate to being an amazing parent as well.
For more info and images of his great pots check out his blog at
http://jimgottuso.wordpress.com
by Carole Epp | Apr 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Yeah Canadian Content!!!
Eleanor hendriks is a potter from Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada who is very glad that Spring is finally coming to her part of the world -perhaps then she will get off the computer and head outside for a change! (PLEASE NOTE – THESE ARE HER WORDS NOT MINE – I’d hardly be the one to be telling someone to get off the computer! HA!)
You can find more of her beautiful work by checking out Élan Fine Pottery:
http://eleanorhendriks.blogspot.com
http://studioelan.etsy.com
by Carole Epp | Apr 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
This exhibition addresses the processes of approaching the human figure through different media, through different styles, through different techniques. All of these methods are translated through a universal awareness of and concern for the human condition. The artists interface through the sharing of that sensitivity and that sense of community. June J. Jacobs uses hand felted raw wool and mixed media for her vestal-like sculptures. Anita Rocamora sculpts her forms and figurative works in terracotta and porcelain.
Join us for the opening reception: Wednesday, April 8, 7-9 pm
Show continues to May 16.
Mysteria Gallery
2706 13th Avenue
Regina SK S4T1N3
306 522 0080
www.mysteria.ca
by Carole Epp | Apr 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Looking for a summer ceramic workshop? Ceramics Monthly has compiled a comprehensive list of workshops all over the globe. Check it out here!
