emerging artist: LeeAnn Janissen

My
work explores the sympathetic magic that arises through representing
the natural world in miniature as a way to capture and control vast and
unfathomable forces.  In the series of functional vessels Luna-ware, the
works begin with the creation of models of the moon in porcelain. These
models are then cut and combined with handles, rims and bases to form
domestic vessels. The dark grey, cratered, uneven Luna surface provides a
visual and tactile experience that contrasts strongly with the smooth,
shiny white surfaces of the rims and handles, and invites an examination
of the difference between “natural” and “made”.

 

Call for Entry: Coming up Next

Deadline: April 26, 2013
 
The
Alberta Craft Council is organizing its 6th annual juried exhibition
(June 20 – July 27, 2013) that is open to emerging craft artists who are
in the first five years of their career or in the last year of their
formal education. If you are creating contemporary fine craft (clay,
glass, fibre, wood, furniture design, jewellery, or metals) with fresh
new designs submit:
 
·         a current CV
·         artist statement and bio
·         3 – 5 good quality images (digital – 4”x6″ 300dpi) of work to be presented in this exhibition
·         portrait image of artist in the studio or against a neutral background
·         an image list that includes title, medium, technique, year made, size and photo credit
 
Submissions can be sent online, email or mail.
Mail: Alberta Craft Council  10186-106 Street Edmonton, AB  T5J 1H4
 
*Note All submissions must have been produced in the last year*

MADE FRESH @ NSCAD

The NSCAD Ceramics department invites you to join us for MADE FRESH our annual spring show and sale.
Here
at the ceramics department of NSCAD University, our students put
together a wonderful show and sale of their most current work at the end
of every semester. It shows examples of an eclectic variety of student
work, from small and large scale sculptures to giant urns, wearable art
and tableware galore.  There is surely something for everyone!
The
Port Campus studio space is transformed overnight from the busy studios
of hard working students to a gleaming, modern and spacious  three part
showing area with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the harbor,
which during the day give the displayed works the most perfect natural
lighting.
Follow this event on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/466585500076712/) for up to date photos and interviews! For department information visit “NSCAD Ceramics” on Facebook or go to nscad.ca for other exciting news and events.