Artist of the Day: Jaimianne Amicucci
Jaimianne’s work seems fitting to show today as around the holidays it always seems that we take a few extra minutes to consider and do what we can for those less fortunate in the world and in our communities. I find this work to be quite striking and poignant. They stand as reminders of the bigger picture, about priorities. And are quite visually appealing as well. Enjoy and best to you all this holiday season.
Artist Statement
I find an object in nature, or a depressing image of a child and am inspired. As an artist I believe everything holds it’s own beauty and that beauty is my ambition to capture. Whether I work in my favorite mediums of clay and detailed wirework, or less appealing substances, like charcoal and oil paints, that bit of beauty is my goal. I favor creating more practical, useful pieces of work. I also like to focus closely on texture, my favorite element of design. My art is a display of intimacy with a researched object and my medium.
Artist Bio
I am currently a senior getting my BFA this spring from Finlandia University with a concentration in ceramics. My first solo exhibit was in 2008 titled “The Eternal Search for Truth”. I plan on perusing residencies in the near future and look forward to the adventure of traveling.
Best of luck with the completion of your BFA Jaimianne. Do keep us posted as you complete the work for the exhibition.
Make sure as well to check out Jaimianne’s blog ceramicthought.blogspot.com for more info about the work, and also because it’s a great resource for info about residency opportunities.
Call For Entries ~ Resin Clay Art
Deadline is January 20, 2010
Clay artists and sculptors, mixed media artists and mad scientists
alike! Here is your call to join the Resin Revolution ~ we want your
artistic vision and willingness to experiment to show the world just
what is possible with the amazing properties of resin clay!
We are looking for resin clay art submissions for Kerin Gale’s
upcoming first book published by North Light Books.
There Are Two Ways To Be Published
This Call is a bit different than others you may have seen. There are actually two
ways to get into the book. One is to submit up to three pieces of your work
(with up to three images of each project). The other way is to tell us how using
resin clay has helped your progress in your artistic vision ~ basically a
testimonial. Any artist has the potential to be included one, two or three times for artwork and once for a testimonial.
Here is what you’ll need to know to enter your submission(s):
About Art Entries
Anything goes really! Your piece(s) can make use of the adhesive properties of
resin clay to hold other elements together, as actual elements or the entire piece
can be made of clay. The only real requirement is that some part of your entry
includes resin clay. Your piece can be jewelry or other wearable art, or can be
decorative or functional. Unique and well executed pieces are especially sought
after.
Remember that submitting high-quality images with as much detail as possible is very important. The background should be plain so as to show your work in the best light with no distractions.
You may submit up to three entries with up to 3 shots of each piece. Submit only
images with good contrast and detail. Photos need to be at least 5” x 7” at 300
DPI and in a .tif or .jpg file format. File names should be your name and the
title of your piece, such as kerin-gale_cold-hearted1.jpg, kerin-gale_coldhearted2.
jpg, etc. Please also include in your email:
• Your name as you would wish it to be displayed, if accepted
• URL(s) of your website(s) or blog if you have one
• Title of your piece(s) or specify “Untitled” if applicable
• Dimensions (height x width x depth) and unit of measure (inches or feet)
• A short description of what you made and anything we should take note of.
About Testimonial Entries
Please keep the length of the testimonial entries at around 250 words or less.
Also include in your email:
• Your name as you would wish it to be displayed, if accepted
• URL(s) of your website(s) or blog (if you have one)
The “testimonial” entries will be included throughout the book along with your
name and web site (or alternatively an email address if you do not have an online
presence).
Submitting Entries
• All submissions will be accepted via email only. Send your individual
entry or entries to [email protected]
• Because we may accept all or none of your entries please send a
separate email for each entry (up to four ~ three for your art work
images and one for a testimonial)
• There is no entry fee required for your submission(s)
PLEASE NOTE: If your entry is accepted, you will be notified by February
10, 2010. If accepted, you will be required to complete and sign a
“Permission to Publish” form.
Questions ~
Due to the anticipated response for this publication, entries with questions will be addressed only as time permits. It is strongly suggested that you read and
carefully follow the submission guidelines. If we need any additional information
it will be much more time effective for us to contact you.
• The brand of resin clay I use exclusively is from www.avesstudio.com my
favorite formulas are Aves® ‘Fixit Sculpt and Apoxie Sculpt.
• If you have product usage questions about Aves® products, visit the FAQ
portion on their website or send an e-mail to [email protected]
• If you have a favorite brand of resin clay and/or finished pieces made with
another brand of two part self-hardening epoxy (resin) clay you are
welcome to submit your entries.
Artist of the Day: Marney McDiarmid
Today is yet another example of how much Canadian ceramics rock! (yeah gotta back the home team!) I’m head over heels for Marney’s work, so beautiful, delicate, strong and full of narrative. Just all round visually yummy!!! (i’m also coveting that stamp collection…) Make sure you check out her website as well for more images and info.
“Marney McDiarmid is a ceramic artist who lives and works in Kingston, Ontario. For more than a decade, she has created one-of-a-kind, slab-built pieces that are known for their grace, their whimsy and their unusual beauty.”
“ARTIST STATEMENT
Since the mid-1990s I have been creating one-of-a-kind, slab-built ceramic pieces that address my experience of the “natural” world and notions of femininity. The pieces are finely constructed to emphasize porcelain’s tendency towards translucence, highlighting the object’s fragility and sensuousness. I combine organic forms with other natural materials to create a quilt-like montage. The forms – bowls, vases, and other vessels – often hover on the edge of functionality, inviting and undermining practical use while compelling the viewer to slow down and find pleasure in the forms’ abundant small details.”
Ceramic Workshop Ghana July 2010
An artists’ workshop that will be held in Ghana in July of 2010. The workshop will be hosted by Cross Cultural Collaborative, Inc. – an educational non-profit that encourages interaction between creative people from different cultures. The workshop will be held from July 11-24 outside of Accra, Ghana and will bring together artists, designers, and indigenous and contemporary potters from around the world. The workshop will be facilitated by Barbara Allen, an American potter and Kwao Adipah, a Ghanaian educator. The workshop itinerary will include: a visit to Vume, a traditional pottery village made famous by Michael Cardew, a visit to a contemporary ceramic studio, an opportunity to fire and build a paper kiln, visits to galleries and museums, a rare opportunity to work with indigenous house painters from northern Ghana.
Inquiries can be made to: [email protected]
http://www.culturalcollaborative.org
Artist of the Day: Smiling Cow Studio
In case you don’t remember I first introduced you to Adrienne and Zack of Smiling Cow Studio back during April’s Artist of the Day posts (see that post here). And by the looks of these images, they’ve been busy! I’m loving the new imagery on this work, quite different from the pieces I showed last time. Interesting choice of subject matter and interesting how both have gravitated towards imagery. I love the playful nature of this work and the elegant simplicity of the marriage of design and image.
Here’s the bio:
Zach’s formal training was at the Alberta College of Art and design. He lives in Maple Creek, SK, where he and his wife run Smiling Cow Studio, a small pottery run out of the covered in veranda of their 1914 house.
statement:
Zach works in porcelain, and enjoys letting the material dictate the form. He is interested in the dichotomy of rural and city; nature and industry. He uses iconic imagery to explore these themes.
Read more about Adrienne and Zack on their blog and make sure to stop by their online store.
CURATOR – SHEPPARTON ART GALLERY (re-advertised)
Salary: $59,588 to $65,151 per annum Closing date: 5.00pm Friday 28 January 2010 An excellent career development opportunity awaits for a suitably qualified and experienced Curator, at this outstanding and developing regional gallery. The temporary exhibition program is delivered across three recently refurbished galleries and typically includes a range of contemporary, local interest, historical and collection shows. The program is supported by an extremely active public program of workshops and floor talks run by a dedicated team of education staff and range of consultant artists. The incumbent requires excellent project management and communication skills as they are responsible for delivering the exhibition program, liaising with the Director and other staff on its development, and curating exhibitions. The Shepparton Art Gallery has a specialist interest in Australian ceramics and the promotion and development of contemporary ceramics. It holds one of the country’s most significant collections of Australian ceramics spanning some 4000 items. A thorough knowledge of Australian art is essential and an interest in ceramics desirable. The permanent exhibition areas and the collection stores will be undergoing refurbishment in 2010 with a new collection hang to be curated for the gallery’s 75th anniversary in 2011. The curator is responsible for working with the Director and Registrar on the development of the collection its research and display. Knowledge of professional museum practice and standards is essential as is the ability to research and write about art for exhibition copy, extended essays and public presentations. The collection is continually growing through gift, donation, purchase, the international Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award, and the Indigenous Ceramic Art Award. The curator will be part of the project team that works on these events and play an important role on the delivery of these projects. The Curator is responsible for developing the gallery’s collection of Australian paintings, works on paper and ceramics, and working with the Director on a new collection strategy for the gallery. Applications
A position description can be collected from the Council’s Customer Service counter or accessed from the website at www.greatershepparton.com.au, or by phoning (03) 5832 9700. All applications must be submitted to the Council by 5.00pm Friday 28th January 2010. They should be marked “Confidential – Curator” and addressed to Rita Jenkins, Senior Human Resources Officer, Greater Shepparton City Council, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, Vic, 3632. Applications in Microsoft Word format can also be emailed to [email protected]. Note: This position is subject to a 3 month qualifying period in accordance with the Greater Shepparton City Council Enterprise Agreement 2008. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position. Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Responsibility Areas detailed in the position description will not be considered. More information For more information about this position, please contact Gallery Director Kirsten Paisley on (03) 5832 9517.
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