by Carole Epp | Jan 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Town Council of L’Alcora, announces its call for entries for the 31st Concurs Internacional de Ceramica De L’Alcora 2011, organised by a Commission designated to that effect. All participants are entitled to present a maximum of two works of art created with ceramic materials, which must be original and unique. Entries created by non ceramic procedures, works of an industrial nature or those who have entered in another competitions will not be admitted. Works must not exceed 2 metres long in any of their dimensions. Entries not measuring 30 cm long or wide will not be accepted. Entries must be sent to the Secretaría del Concurso (Museo de Cerámica, C/ Teixidors, 5 – E12110 L’Alcora · Spain) before April 30th, 2010. All entries must include a properly completed application form, and the author or authors’ curriculum vitae. Registration will be able by e-mail [email protected], also attaching the curriculum vitae. A maximum of three images with neutral background (either printed or in jpg format -200 dpi minimum) must be attached to each work of art. The jury will be made up of renowned experts from the world of ceramics. Members will be made public once their final verdict has been announced. Finalist entries must be sent to the L’Alcora Ceramics Museum before May 8th, 2011. Those works who break this term will be excluded from the competition. Finalist entries will be exposed from June 24th until Sept. 11th, 2011. Deadline: March 23rd, 2011
Rules of the Competition (in English): bases_eng
For links and more information regarding the call and images of some interesting ceramic work on their blog: http://concursointernacional.blogspot.com/
by Carole Epp | Jan 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Paul Scott (UK)
April 11th – 15th 2011
Once again Guldagergaard proudly presents Paul Scott and his printmaking course for those with some experience of print and/or ceramics and/or glass. Discover a range of transfer technologies and direct printing or develop a particular aspect of a process or technique.
The “Vitrified Print” courses have formed an important part of the developing knowledge in the field, and are well known for being very informative and hugely enjoyable. Vitrified Print will be structured to encourage the students research interests to take priority over a rigid teaching format. This allows the individuals to develop a technique or process under expert guidance. For those wishing to have a specific program of work, the workshop will concentrate initially on direct drawing – monoprint transfers – then go on to consider the processes of relief and intaglio printing as well as screenprinting and lithography. We will examine the theory of traditional decal production but concentrate on alternative transfer technologies, direct printing and the role of laser printer and photocopier in ceramic and glass transfers.
Emphasis will be placed on developing high quality work and processes using minimal specialist equipment, so that participants will be able to continue using the new technologies and methods in their own studios. The course will include a series of illustrated lectures on printed ceramics, their origins and contemporary roles and functions.
Paul Scott
Paul is well known for his research through his books, in particular ceramics and print. He has curated exhibitions and held workshops around the world. In short: He is one of the world’s top people in the field of print techniques!
Prices
Please note that all materials and firings are included in the price.
Workshop: 2750 DDK
Students and Members of Friends of Guldagergaard: 2550 DDK
Accommodation
We have a special deal for four nights incl. breakfast with Hotel Postgaarden which is close to Guldagergaard. Just contact Jette (postgaarden(at)postgaarden-skaelskoer.dk) there and tell her that you are a workshop participant here.
If you would like to stay elsewhere please take a look at our list of accommodation.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Time
Usually the workshop takes place between 10 AM – 5 PM
Check their website here.
by Carole Epp | Jan 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Seeking contemporary, innovative fine art and craft…
Formerly Sandfly Gallery & Gifts, STRUCK GALLERY is a newly reworked venue which exhibits emerging and established visual artists from across western Canada. STRUCK GALLERY exhibits painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, fabric art, pottery, glassware and more. The gallery consists of a main exhibition space for featured artists and four boutique rooms displaying smaller bodies of work year round. The Struck Gallery accepts submissions from visual artists throughout the year.
Submit your proposal to STRUCK GALLERY, c/o Wendy Struck, 519 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0C5.
Send a self addressed stamped envelope and a current resume or curriculum vitae including your exhibition history and maximum of one page proposal that includes a description of your art practise and the work proposed for exhibition/sale. Include 10 quality digital images on CD or send via email to [email protected].
Call or email Wendy for more information including consignment fee and other details. 403-488-0426.
by Carole Epp | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
I just ran across this project by Hella Jongerius on Designboom and I’m kind curious what others think about this color theory/glaze project.
Here’s a bit of the write up (more at Designboom)
“entitled ‘300 coloured vases’, the installation consists of three series of coloured vases in which the designer has experimented in colour, using the vessels as her ‘canvas’. the first two series are a collection of forty and forty-two vases respectively, each partially coated with paint from the industrial color ranges RAL (2003) and NCS (2007).
the third series has been produced in collaboration with glaze experts at royal tichelaar makkum.
whereas the first two series employ industrial paints, the third series uses a combination of
a hundred historical mineral recipes and a hundred modern chemical glaze recipes, which jongerius refers to as the ‘fast-food’ colours of the modern ceramics industry. these recipes include such ingredients as cadmium (red), iron (brown), selenium (yellow), copper (green), cobalt (blue) and manganese (purple). the glazes are applied to the vases in layers of patterns, which results in an optical blending – something like a pointillist style on porcelain.
these experimental combinations of colours and patterns and alteration in firing temperature results in new colours, which unlike industrial colours that appear flat, have an irregular, layered appearance.”
