Kevin Snipes Lecture @ NSCAD
monday morning eye candy: Becky and Steve Lloyd
emerging artist: Katie (Dehmie) Dehmlow
“As I create each vessel on the wheel I am constantly thinking about composition. As one spends time with each piece the structure is built up and broken down, embodying both stable and dynamic compositions.
Rhythm is created through relationships between silhouette and surface, proportion and volume. My work draws from a range of sources. Bauhaus pots both distinguish each element while assimilating all parts into a whole. The framing and patterning found in the surface of Native American Pottery juxtaposes symmetry with asymmetry and repetition with variety, to emphasis the contour of each form and lead the eye to all sides of a vessel. My imagery comes from nature and objects that have meaning to me, adding detail to the composition. I look to architectural forms, arches, stone bridges, columns, lamp stands and domes for proportional contrasts, line weight and quality, and stacking of volume.
As I work through these almost purely formal ideas, the vessels take on their own character. Both form and figure, the pieces become approachable and personal.” – Dehmie
Betty Woodman passes leaving behind art that has captivated so many.
By now you’ve likely heard of the passing of Betty Woodman. There are many well written articles and obituaries circulating about her life and work, but I thought here I might just let her speak in her own words. If the following few videos give you a taste for more there are many more on Youtube and Vimeo.
Here are a few links as well to follow up on:
http://www.artnews.com/2018/01/03/betty-woodman-artist-audacious-ceramics-dies-87/
worth a listen: Steven Heinemann on CBC’s Q
“For four decades, Canadian ceramic artist Steven Heinemann has been turning clay into mesmerizing works of art. Heinemann has been widely recognized around the world with several national and international awards and prestigious residencies under his belt, and he came by the q studio to speak with guest host Ali Hassan about the challenges of working with clay, and the life lessons he’s learned from his art form.”
Read more and have a listen here on CBC.
technical tuesday: Trimming Tips with John Britt
Have you every tried trimming with a jar lid? I haven’t until now…but i’m going to!
Find out the whole deal on John Britt’s amazing blog: johnbrittpottery.blogspot.ca
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