guest post: “show us your influences” with Amanda Barr
work is very much a reflection of my personality; bright, colorful, and
highly imaginative. Reality has often been painful, so I and in turn my
work, seek escape in other worlds. Seeing creatures in passing clouds,
dreaming of alternate worlds, delving into books about eras long past
make each day a new and fun adventure, for myself and I hope those who
use my work.
Gaiman writes some of the best science fiction and fantasy worlds in
literature today. His writing is funny, sad, exciting and above all
heart-felt. From his adult fiction (Startdust, Neverwhere, Anasi Boys,
Sandman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane) to young adult and children’s
books (Coraline, The Graveyard Book, Chu’s Day) he has never failed to
capture me completely. His 2012 commencement address-turned-book “Make
Good Art” is my go-to when I need extra motivation to keep going.
work has that blend of simple (form) and complex (surface) that has,
since I first saw a piece several years back, called to me. Playful yet
poignant, his work is everything I’ve strived to create. His subtle
manner of storytelling is some of the best around, and of course he is
as beautiful a person as his work.
Molly
Hatch’s work first spoke to me because of the historical references- I
loved Wedgewood long before I ever began working with clay. Her more
recent design work- moving into fabric, wallpaper, glassware- is
something I am fascinated with and would love to someday do myself. What
I love most about Molly is how she has elevated the functional pot into
artwork with her displays of teacups and teapots in frames and of
course her “plate painting” pieces such as Physic Garden with the High
Museum.
movie day: Alternative methods of ceramic shaping / The Blast / Adam Železný / UMPRUM
The Blast is a set of ceramics vessels that are shaped by a shockwave
induced by controlled detonation. I am using a sophisticated system of
explosive charges which – on basis of measurements and tests – determine
the final shape of the bowls. As a result, I am presenting a set of
different sized bowls which stand on the edge of fine and applied arts.
The important point is the act of creation of the bowl. The blast,
event, which itself lasts no longer than the actual detonation. A
shockwave shaping the bowl is spreading at a supersonic speed and
partially imprints itself into the ceramic mass. It is kind of a punk
analogy to an industrial porcelain production, isostatic shaping, which
is also based on the use of pressure. However with much lower costs and
much different result classified as free ceramics.
technical tuesday: is it to early for my christmas wishlist?
monday morning eye candy: Patti Warashina
emerging artist: Luke Doyle
charm by Gerry Wedd
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