by Carole Epp | Aug 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
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| Heather Woodson |
My Work…
I have been an observer of human behavior before my first memories are
able to recall. I have been specifically intrigued with family dynamics
and body language. In my work, I strive to capture a visual
representation of specific emotions or behavioral traits. I work in cone
6 stoneware and a local clay that I mine in my suburban backyard. I use
a combination of commercial and hand made glazes and finishes. Some
works are fired in a Weber grill for a ‘pit fired’ finish and other are
fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln.
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| Christina Cordova |
Artists who inspire me…
Christina Cordova’s ability to capture, express and invoke emotion, mesmerizes me.
Diego Valles, and the Mata Ortiz potters, inspire me to connect with the
earth and traditional methods. I am also in awe of their fluid forms
with simple, yet intricate finishes.
Demetre Chiparus combined metal and stone in the most seamless and
elegant way. His sculptures have their own energies and personalities.
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| Diego Valles |
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| Demetre Chiparus |
Heather Woodson
Ceramic Artist/Instructor
www.heatherwoodson.webs.com
http://hwceramics.blogspot.com
by Carole Epp | Jul 16, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Justin Novak from Emily Carr University on Vimeo.
Justin Novak has been an Associate Professor of Visual Art and Material
Practice at Emily Carr since the Fall of 2007. He teaches in the areas
of Ceramics and Illustration. After receiving his BFA in Communications
Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, Justin spent fifteen years
working as a freelance illustrator in New York City, for a range of
clients (including The New York Times, The New York Daily News,
Macmillan Publishing, Harper Collins, Tor Books, and the
Book-of-the-Month Club, among others). A second career followed, as an
exhibiting artist working primarily in the medium of ceramics. Much of
his ceramic work, which has ranged from figurative sculpture to
utilitarian design, has been developed within international residency
programs, including the Kohler Factory in Wisconsin, the Walbryzch
Factory in Walbryzch, Poland, the Arabia Factory in Helsinki and the
National Workshops of Art and Crafts in Copenhagen.
www.justinnovak.com
by Carole Epp | Jul 9, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Ceramic artist Christyl Boger, fiber
artist Mark Newport, glass artist Mary Van Cline, and ceramic artist
SunKoo Yuh discuss their visions on this Artists’ Roundtable moderated
by Kate Bonansinga.
by Carole Epp | Jul 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Antler Gallery is excited to showcase the ceramic sculpture of Oakland artist Crystal Morey.
Crystal works in a very traditional style, building each piece from the
base up and firing/glazing them multiple times, to make pieces which
reflect our complex relationship with the environments which surround
us. Her human figures, encased in animal bodies, reflect the subjective
and ever changing boundaries between humanity and the natural world.
Through the “great acceleration”, which has been taking place since the
industrial revolution, human beings have become the biggest variable in
the changing nature of the natural world. The way we develop our
societies has a direct and irreversible impact on the natural ecosystems
that we are continually encroaching upon. Crystal’s works deal with
these conflicts, whilst also referencing the ways in which ancient
civilizations or peoples viewed wildlife and nature. This influence upon
her sculpture has given the pieces a totemic feel that immediately
calls to mind our changing attitudes toward the beings that we share the
planet with.
Crystal shows primarily in the bay area where her
studio is located and this is her first exhibition in Portland. Crystal’s work for the show can be viewed online here: http://www.antlerpdx.com/crystal-morey.html
June 26 through July 30th
Antler Gallery
2728 NE Alberta St.
Portland, Oregon. 97211
Open Daily: 11am to 7pm
http://www.antlerpdx.com/
503-284-6757
Website: crystalmorey.com
