by Carole Epp | Jul 22, 2019 | workshops
20/20 Perspectives in Canadian Ceramics
The Canadian Clay Symposium offers a unique glimpse into how ceramic artists handle their mud with a 20/20 focus on Canadian perspectives. Symposium participants experience an entire day of in depth conversation with peers and presenters and watch exceptional demos ranging from hand-building, wheel-throwing, slip-casting to atmospheric firing, all with an eye to investigate how Canadian identity is shaped through clay.
The presenters are Carole Epp, Mary Fox, Jeremy Hatch, Steven Heinemann, Cathi Jefferson, Julie Moon, Sarah Pike and Linda Sikora.
Full details HERE about registration, the event, exhibitions and a few extra bonus workshops!
by Carole Epp | Apr 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Matter of Time” (affection affliction)
APRIL 10 – MAY 8, 2015
The Jane Hartsook Gallery is pleased to present the New York solo
exhibition debut of Jeremy Hatch. Hatch, an artist based in Montana, has
done the unimaginable – cast a chain link fence. In this large-scale
installation Hatch has reimagined the space into a porcelain virtuosic
performance bisecting the gallery space with the fence weighted down
with locks. During the exhibition, visitors will be able to add their
own locks to the fence.
“‘Matter of Time’ (affection
affliction) builds upon my use of the physical and psychological
properties of porcelain as a means to explore themes of memory,
relationships, nostalgia and failure.
The installation consists of a cast porcelain chain-link fence running
the length of the gallery and relies on viewer participation in order to
complete the work. From a library of plaster molds, gallery visitors
are invited to cast a lock, inscribe it, and attach it to the ceramic
chain-link panels. At the conclusion of the exhibition, the fence and
amassed locks will be fired, fusing the objects together, serving as a
permanent record of the event.
Over the past decade the ritual
of attaching ‘love locks’ to public bridges, fences, gates and other
urban structures has become an international phenomenon. My interest
lies in the inherent contradictions contained within this seemingly
innocuous romantic gesture. The custom can also be seen as a form of
destructive vandalism. Just as sections of historic bridges are
collapsing under the weight of accumulated locks, my porcelain replica
risks a similar fate. Rather than struggling to maintain a sense of
security, it embraces the potential for failure and the realization that
vulnerability is fundamental.”—Jeremy Hatch
Jeremy Hatch is
currently Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Montana State University
and founder of Ricochet Studio, a design lab that explores the
intersections of art/craft/design by collaborating with artists from
various disciplines. Hatch’s studio practice employs a variety of
techniques and concepts linked to ceramics, from vessel-based sculpture
to large-scale porcelain installations, digital and architectural
applications. He has attended a number of international residencies
including the Takumi Studio in Japan, the European Ceramic Work Center
in the Netherlands, and Kohler’s Arts/Industry program in Wisconsin.
Since 2003 he has led numerous courses and workshops that focus on
industrial processes for ceramics: design and prototype production,
mold-making, and slip casting.
Gallery Contact:
Brad Parsons
[email protected]
212-242-4106 ext. 25
16 Jones St. New York, NY 10014
www.greenwichhousepottery.org
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12- 6 PM or by appointment
by Carole Epp | Sep 1, 2011 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Here’s your chance to have your say on some of Canada’s top Ceramic Art:
The Gardiner Museum is pleased to announce the inaugural $10,000 RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award. A panel of experts nominated five outstanding young Canadian artists, they are – Eliza Au of Richmond, BC, Jeremy Hatch of Madison, WI (originally from Vancouver, BC), Xanthe Isbister of Medicine Hat, AB, Alwyn O’Brien of Salt Spring Island, BC and Annie Yung of Montreal, PQ. This award provides each artist with the opportunity to showcase new work created specifically for the competition.
Cast Your Ballot and Have Your Say
Vote for the artist of your choice and explain your decision. The artist who receives the greatest share of the popular vote from museum visitors and online voters will win the $10,000 award. In the event of a tie, the winners will split the prize.
Either click on an individual artist link to see more about them and vote for them or visit the main website page here.
by Carole Epp | Jun 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dawn Petticrew
Chari Cohen, Jeremy Hatch, Laura McKibbon, Dawn Petticrew
Curated by Melanie Egan
Part of Summer 2011 Visual Arts Exhibitions June 18 – September 25, 2011 @ Harbourfront Centre in TorontoDawn Petticrew studied at Sheridan College, majoring in ceramics. Upon graduation she was awarded an artist-in-residence position at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. She has been working with ceramics for almost 10 years and currently shares studio space in west-end Toronto where she actively pursues her evolving interest in clay. dpceramics.caBorn and raised in Vancouver, BC, Laura McKibbon has been working in clay for the past seven years. A self-taught ceramic artist with an academic background in science, printmaking and photography, McKibbon’s distinctive line of ceramics reflects a love of modern design, a dedication to fine craftsmanship and, ultimately, function. In addition to a production line, McKibbon continues to exhibit regularly. Through a series of residencies in Australia, Denmark, Slovenia and Finland, her current body of work responds to an ongoing investigation of other countries, both physically and culturally. Her work has been featured in several publications and has been collected internationally. culdesacdesign.com
Jeremy Hatch is best known for his large-scale porcelain installations that explore ideas of nostalgia and the in/authenticity of memory. He has received several grants and attended residencies at the Takumi Studios in Japan, the European Ceramic Work Centre in the Netherlands, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, and the Archie Bray Foundation, where he was the recipient of the Taunt Fellowship. Since receiving his MFA at Alfred University, Hatch has taught at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and the Rhode Island School of Design and is currently a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2008, he founded Ricochet Studio as a means to explore the intersections between craft, art and design. One goal of Ricochet is to collaborate with artists from various disciplines to develop limited edition ceramic products. AZURE Magazine recently named him one of the top 25 designers leading the pack. jeremyhatch.caChari Cohen is a Toronto artist who has been working in clay for over 25 years. She first studied ceramics at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology from 1973-1975 and in 2009 attended Sheridan College where she studied the slip casting technique that she is currently using to create her ceramic objects. While at Sheridan College she received the Joan Bennett Award in Crafts and Design-Ceramics and had her work published in AZURE Design magazine. Her work can be found in the Gardiner Museum and is in private collections in England, the US, Thailand, Israel and Canada. charicohen.com
