by Carole Epp | Jan 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
EXHIBITION Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery
January 27 to March 27, 2011
Gallery open daily from noon until 5:00pm
WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 19 & Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (one hour break for lunch) At this workshop, Rob will demonstrate ways to deal with slab and wheel surfaces. He will also demonstrate the aesthetics of one-of-a-kind forms. The technical focus of this class will give emphasis to the aesthetics of Japanese pottery. Participants need to have some experience with the potter’s wheel. $130 / materials included
ARTIST TALK
February 19, 2011 at 2:30pm in the Moose Jaw Performing Arts Centre in Crescent Park
ARTIST STATEMENT
Rob Froese maintains a studio practice in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, selling his work in Canada while periodically returning to Japan where his work has been shown in 21 solo exhibitions.
Along with 12 years living in Japan, his art studies and experiences include a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics from the University of Regina, a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan, travel in Europe, Israel, Turkey, Southeast Asia and Mexico, and an artistic education provided by his father, Gus Froese, landscape painter and muralist.
Japanese cultural and culinary aesthetics have greatly influenced the way Rob works in clay; shaping his interest in the tactile experience of using a dish and in how physical qualities of a clay body inspire and direct form and function.
His friendship and collaboration with Japanese potter Kazuma Nakano has been an invaluable source of support, inspiration and excitement about living and working with clay.
Website: http://robfroese.squarespace.com/
For more information about the exhibition, workshop and artist talk please contact the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery at 692-4471.
by Carole Epp | Jan 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Saturday, January 29, 2011
1-5pm in the Studio Theatre
Each year, the Craft Department offers a series of dynamic, high-calibre programmes supporting the professional development of its artists-in-residence, craft and design students and the greater community.Programme content reflects current, national and international ideas and directions relevant to contemporary craft and design practice.
Sin-Ying Ho, Transformation No. 1 (detail)
Image courtesy of the Artist.
Sin-Ying Ho, Transformation No. 1
Image courtesy of the Artist.
Sin-Ying Ho
Lecture by ceramic artist Sin-Ying Ho, whose monumental ceramic pieces express and describe the collision of Eastern and Western cultures. She will lecture about her current work and career. Sin-Ying Ho’s work is on display at York Quay Centre, January 29 – April 10, 2011.
Lecture: Sin-Ying Ho
Migrating and Transplanting
Migrating and transplanting have generated a sense of displacement and a constant negotiation of Ho’s identity. She express and describe the collision of Eastern and Western cultures: new vs. old, technology vs. tradition, communication vs. language, esthetics vs. cultural identity and economy vs. power. Ho examines relationships between the language of symbols and the symbols of ornament inspired by Chinese porcelain export-wares. She use icons, signs and corporate logos to re-contextualize the intersecting cultures in the 21st century economic globalization. > Sin-Ying HoFind more info on their website here.
by Carole Epp | Jan 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Waking up to wonderful things like being on A plate a day blog is one of the things that makes it all worth it.
Thanks Mignon!
by Carole Epp | Jan 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Robin Dupont
January 10 – 14, 2011
Opening Reception – Monday January 10th 5 – 7 pm
Utah State University
Studio 102 Gallery
Caine College of the Arts
1200E 700N
Logan Utah 84321
Last summer I had the pleasure of firing with Robin and seeing the intense level of skill and dedication his has for his passion for soda firing. It was quite the learning experience which not only left me with a greater appreciation for the firing process but some gorgeous pots as well.
Make sure to check out Robin’s lovely wife Eden’s blog for a write up about the exhibition.
by Carole Epp | Jan 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Call for submissions
Purchase of Art Works by
Canadian Artists for the
Canada Council Art Bank CollectionDeadline for submissions:
April 15, 2011 (postmarked)
Guidelines and application form.
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AVIS
Appel pour propositions
Acquisition d’œuvres d’artistes canadiens pour la collection de la Banque d’oeuvres d’art du Conseil des Arts du CanadaDate limite pour les propositions :
le 15 avril 2011 (cachet de la poste faisant foi)
Lignes directrices et formulaire de proposition. |
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