by Carole Epp | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Organized by the Association des Céramistes
du Québec, Carac’Terre is the only urban ceramic event in the
province. Carac’Terre presents the largest choice of quality ceramic
ware in the region of Quebec and offers many activities.
Carac’Terre presents the work of around
thirty ceramicists who each have their very own style and techniques.
From the choice of clay to that of the firing, as well as the techniques
used, each ceramicist has a very personal identity.
Earthenware, stoneware, porcelain/ wheel
thrown, handbuilt, castware /electric, gas or wood kiln/ raku and smoked
ware: a world of possibilities…
by Carole Epp | Jun 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Live Friday June 24th at 6pm CST
Chuck Purviance (Director) – “Potters For Pulse (#PottersForPulse)
will be a two-part fundraiser event for the victims and families of
those affected by the tragedy that happened at Pulse night club in
Orlando Florida on June 12, 2016. I am organizing and reaching out to my
colleagues in the art community to help with donations of works for
sale and auction, advice or words of wisdom, donation of time to help
with events, websites, promotion, and other details.
The proceeds will go to the Orlando Pulse Go Fund Me page (https://www.gofundme.com/PulseVictimsFund).
I understand that it is taking on a lot, but it will be nothing
compared to what the people affected by these events are experiencing.
Bringing people together and collaborating with
others has always been my passion, and to me, making the world a more
understanding and tolerant place for everyone is an inherent part of the
role of any artist.
While at undergrad at Edinboro University
in Pennsylvania, I received my BFA in ceramics. I was also the
president of the LGBTQIA club on campus for over 2 years. I have been
passionate about equality for years and for many reasons. My two best
friends could have been at that club. I could have been at that club or
one like it in my area. On the night of the 12th I was at Pittsburgh
Pride dancing that night away covered in glitter and being surrounded by
people being exactly who they are: good human beings. It isn’t fair
that we were experiencing such a joyful moment when 1,000 miles away,
people just like us were suddenly under attacked. This could have been
any LGBTQIA establishment in any town, any city, any country.
The world needs to know that this is not okay! That the masses are not
okay with this! That terror will never win nor keep us down for long. I
want to do more than sit around and send out good vibes. I want to take
action. I want to give hope and show that there are so many more good
people in this world than bad people. The actions of one, no matter how
bad, can never outdo the actions of many who choose to do the right
thing. This is why I am putting my energy into this event.
So
this is what I intend to do with the skills I have developed through
school, friends, mentors, and my time on this earth. This is what I hope
others will feel and agree with when helping out with the event. Thank
you all for your support and donations. Thank you all for sharing and
participating, and for proving that the good in this world will always
outweigh the bad.”
Below are some of the amazing pieces donated:
Full list of participating artists (subject to change):
Travis Winters, Missy Steel, Amanda Barr, Neil Symak, Brock
Flamion, Jenna Sue Vanden Brink, Stephanie Wilhelm, Didem Mert, Rich Peterson, Sara
Catapano, Ron Geibel, Luke Doyle, Dallas Wooten, Carole Epp, Kodi Thompson, Ben
Carter, Ryan Rakhshan, Justin Rothshank, Rob Cartelli, Julia Claire Weber, Nicole
Paulina, Shane Weaver,
Marney McDiarmid, Kieth Hershbuger, Adriana Christianson, Vipoo Srivilasa, Melanie
Sherman, Royce Hilderbrand, Gratia Brown, Garth Johnson, Jocelyn Howard,
Aurthur Halverson, Luke Huling, Joshua Paul Hebbert , Lauren Gallaspy, Nicole
Aquilano, Ashley Bevington, Liana Agnew, Adam Youngbluth, Mellisa Youngbluth, Nick
Moen, Jess Verde, Tim See, Kari Radasch, Ian F Thomas, Matt George, Christine
Longoria, GV Kelly, Alex Kraft, Patrick Rademaker, Jessica Putnum Phillips,
Myka Hayden, Chris Chaney, Rachel Donner, Bianka Groves, Taylor Robenal, Geno
Boni, Haakon Lenzi, Frederic Vernon, Cathy Terepocki
by Carole Epp | Jun 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Two Paths, Two Identities, One Individual explores
Grace Han being somewhere in between as an artist. Although she was
traditionally trained in Korea – where preserving the traditions of
Korean ceramics was essential – she finds that she can be free and truly
herself as an individual artist in her new home in Canada. Speaking two
distinct languages has also broadened her views in art – she finds that
the process is an important part of her work. By entering into the
space that Grace Han creates, the audience can experience her struggles,
interact with her work where her emotions have been captured, and see
what she truly is in between.
Grace
Han is a ceramic artist originally trained in Seoul, South Korea. She
received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Dankook University where she
specialized in traditional Korean Ceramic techniques and skills. She
then worked for several years in one of the largest ceramic companies in
Korea and built on her ceramics knowledge and experience outside of
academia. She immigrated to Canada in 2011 and is pursuing her career as
a ceramic artist in her new home.
by Carole Epp | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Resident Artists Exhibition
June 16–July 31, 2015
Reception: Thursday, June 16, from 6–8 pm
Bray Warehouse Gallery
Featuring work by resident artists:
Eliza Au, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hannah Lee Cameron, North Carolina
Lily Fein, Newton, Massachusetts
Lauren Gallaspy, Athens, Georgia
Perry Haas, Geneva, Illinois
Claire Hedden, Normal, Illinois
Qwist Joseph, Fort Collins, Colorado
Yoonjee Kwak, Suwon, Korea
Heesoo Lee, Seoul, Korea
Steven Young Lee, Helena, Montana
Iva Milovanovic, Belgrade, Serbia
Richard Nickel, Norfolk, Virginia
Brooks Oliver, Dallas, Texas
Kyungmin Park, Seoul, Korea
Chris Riccardo, Helena, Montana
Melanie Sherman, Trier, Germany
Carly Slade, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Albion Stafford, Normal, Illinois
Michelle Summers, Portland, Oregon
John Souter, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Bill Wilkey, Mascot, Tennessee
Shiyuan Xu, Hangzhou, China
*View a selection of artwork from the exhibition on the Bray’s website at archiebray.org beginning Friday, June 17.