by Carole Epp | Feb 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here we go folks – a month of daily doses of eye candy.
What a treat to start off the month with the amazing work of Sue Roberts. Enjoy!
Artist’s Statement:
From a young age I have been inspired by the human figure, so sculpting the figure just seemed to come naturally to me. I especially enjoy the challenge of capturing in clay the range of our inner psyches, manifesting through the figure’s gesture, posture and expression.
Humor and social commentary play a large part in my work, especially that of family and relationships. culturally, we generalize the concept of family and relationships, turning them into more of an ideal than reality.
Having fun with those generalizations underscores the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously, or becoming stuck within our own thoughts and perceptions. For me, there is a powerful inner strength that arises in being playful and open to new and different ideas and experiences. as an artist, that strength inspires and excites me to keep thinking differently about the human world and, at the same time, push myself creatively.
Find out more about Sue and her work here on her website. There is much much more to look at.
by Carole Epp | Jan 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Francis Marion University in Florence, SC, will present a Figurative Ceramic Sculpture Symposium, on Saturday, Mar. 5, 2011, from 6:30-9:30pm in the Ashpy P. Lowrimore Auditorium at the Cauthen Education Media Center on the campus of Francis Marion University. Sergei Isupov, Janis Mars Wunderlich, and Cristina Cordova will each give presentations about their artwork. Afterwards, there will be a panel discussion, with Howard Frye and Doug Gray moderating, with the artists on the development of artistic imagery and style, followed by questions from the audience. 
Work by Cristina Cordova For further information contact Howard Frye, Assistant Professor of Art Education, Francis Marion University by calling 843/661-1680 or e-mail to ([email protected]).
by Carole Epp | Jan 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Beth Katleman:
Folly January 20 – February 17, 2011 Jane Hartsook Gallery
16 Jones Street
New York, NY Recently profiled in the New York Times, Folly is an installation of three-dimensional porcelain “wallpaper,” filled with dark humor. Forty-eight white porcelain landscapes float against a polite turquoise wall, surrounded by an explosion of leaves and flowers. Upon closer inspection the narratives take a mischevious turn: bridesmaids behave badly, ducklings tumble off waterfalls and reindeer answer nature’s porcelain call… The miniature landscapes include water features, topiaries, architectural follies, figurines and toys from the flea market. Inspired by the florid designs of 18th century wallpaper, Folly explores themes of consumption and desire. Click here to read the full interview in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/13/garden/13qna.html Press ReleaseHer Website
Map to Jane Hartsook Gallery http://www.greenwichhouse.org/_blog/Greenwich_House_Pottery_News/post/Beth_Katleman_Arcadia_Exhibition/
by Carole Epp | Dec 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
March 5-6: Adrian Arleo – Transformations
Having worked with the human form for more than 25 years, I’ve figured out a few problem solving techniques and a lot of dos and don’ts. This two-day workshop will be chockfull of demonstrations for coil building the figure, and various surface finishes, both low-fired and non-fired . Anatomical perfection will not be addressed; rather, the demonstrations will focus on building techniques: how to use a base and rod for building tall standing figures, how to begin a seated figure, how to make a head and facial features, how to keep forms from slumping, caving in or cracking. If you’ve had a recurring technical problem, bring it up and we’ll try to remedy it.
The second half of the workshop will be about developing surface textures
and experimenting with different tools and found objects. I’ll share the low-fire glazes that I use, and discuss application techniques. Layering of Terra sigillata is a surface finish we’ll demonstrate, Non-fired paints can add amazing richness to ceramic forms; wax encaustic and casein (milk paint) are favorites that will be talked about as well. Registration form is available here
Humor and social commentary play a large part in my work, especially that of family and relationships. culturally, we generalize the concept of family and relationships, turning them into more of an ideal than reality.
Having fun with those generalizations underscores the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously, or becoming stuck within our own thoughts and perceptions. For me, there is a powerful inner strength that arises in being playful and open to new and different ideas and experiences. as an artist, that strength inspires and excites me to keep thinking differently about the human world and, at the same time, push myself creatively.
Find out more about Sue and her work here on her website. There is much much more to look at.
