technical tuesday: Ceramic Sculpture: Making Faces by Alex Irvine

by | Jul 29, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

 
 

I had the pleasure of meeting and working alongside Alex Irvine at a weeklong residency at Arrowmont. He’s ridiculously talented and generous with his knowledge. I’m sure this new book will be an amazing resource! You can grab a copy here: http://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Sculpture-Making-Faces-Modeling/dp/1454707763

Make sure to check out more of Alex’s work on his website as well.
alexirvineceramics.blogspot.ca

Crystal Morey @ Antler Gallery

by | 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

Instagram: @cmorey

 

FIGURATIVE ASSOCIATION: THE HUMAN FORM SYMPOSIUM

by | Jun 6, 2014 | Uncategorized

KRIS KUKSI

Plan now to attend Figurative Association: The Human Form Symposium,
at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Save the dates — Sept. 10 through 13, 2014. Registration begins April 8, 2014. 

Bookmark the page: arrowmontfigure.org, add it to your rss feed, and check back often as we develop the schedule for keynote speaker Dr. Nancy Etcoff, panels moderated by James Sullivan, symposium Guest Writer Edith Garcia, and closing speaker Glenn Harper, along with presentations and demonstrations by artists both renowned and early in their careers.

Encouraged by the success of the 2010 Figurative Association: The Human Form in Clay,
the organizers have developed this symposium which will gather artists
who address the human figure through works in all media.

Two major exhibitions of figurative art will coincide with the symposium, for which a catalog will be published and available.

Register by calling 865-436-5860.
Registration fee: $395. Includes all meals, demonstrations, gallery reception and social events.
Housing options available.