nervous system: reaction

by | Sep 14, 2010 | Uncategorized


“american design duo nervous system (jessica rosenkrantz and jesse louis-rosenberg) has a new collection of lamps and porcelain pieces entitled ‘reaction’, which combine nature, science and technology, through new 3D printing materials and interactive media.

‘reaction’ is based on a chemical patterning system called ‘reaction-diffusion’ which describes a hypothesized mechanism for the synthesis of the diverse patterning seen on animals ranging from zebra stripes and giraffe spots to the complex coloring of tropical fish. reaction-diffusion models substances that are diffusing , or spreading; these substances also react with each other to create new substances. the collection of pieces employs a computer simulation of this process to generate forms which were at once abstract and organic, reminding us of the patterns we see throughout the natural world. the ‘reaction’ line features slip-cast ceramic housewares and 3D printed lamps.”

via designboom.

Monday Morning eye candy – Sandra Haischberge

by | Sep 13, 2010 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday


Today’s eye candy is via decor8 blog. I just couldn’t resist sharing these amazing images of Sandra Haischberge’s gorgeous work and studio/shop with you. Talk about eye candy – this is a dream space for making and selling. Mind you I could never be neat enough in my practice to keep it so remarkably clean!

For the whole post please visit decor8 here.
For more about Sandra Haischberge please visit her website.

Porcelain Exhibition @ Mudfire

by | Aug 5, 2010 | Uncategorized


“Porcelain, an exhibition of 15 contemporary masters of the wily, translucent medium, opens at MudFire Gallery on August 7, 2010. Yet, the specific type of clay is just the beginning. When this show is seen in person, it is unmistakable that it is wildly, exuberantly, yet quite cogently about things of a porcelain nature, many different things: large and small, abstract and representational, glazed, unglazed, functional and dysfunctional. Featuring some of the top studio potters working in porcelain today, the exhibit is a sheer visual force, with its saturated colors and varied surfaces, and a delight to those whose weakness is for inventive form. Spanning the country, from Seattle to Buffalo to North Carolina and Atlanta, the show reflects contemporary styles and innovations that are a far cry from the famously macabre incidents that lead to the discovery of true porcelain in Europe in 1710.
Putting all its fragile eggs in one basket, the Porcelain exhibit argues for ceramics as a more than worthy subject. It reminds us that the art form incorporates quite a bit of painting and sculpture, thank you, and has one of the richest histories of any medium on the planet. This timely, satisfying show proves once more, that while ceramics is just another art medium, there is no art medium quite like ceramics. And no ceramics quite like porcelain. Chris Campbell , Jim Connell , Lucy Dierks , Annette Gates , Tina Gebhart, Ryan Greenheck , Bryan Hopkins, Marlene Jack, Kristen Kieffer, Allison McGowan, Karen Newgard, Emily Reason, Deborah Schwartzkopf, Gay Smith, and Julie Wiggins have works on display and for sale through September 25, 2010 at MudFire Gallery, 175 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA. “
via MUDFIRE

Procelain II – Register now!

by | Apr 8, 2010 | Uncategorized

PORCELAIN II
October 22-24, 2010
San Diego, California
Hosted by Clay Artists of San Diego

Receive expert tips and techniques
Porcelain II features four highly talented women. These women of porcelain will help you conquer this beautiful but challenging ceramic material. They will share their tips and techniques that will take your work to the next level. Let yourself be inspired!

Mark Your Calendar and Register Today! Space Limited
 Featured Artist: Erin Furimsky, Kristen Kieffer,
Jennifer McCurdy and Lorna Meaden

For more information and to register, click on a link below:
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Registration Information What you will learn:

  • Learn decoration techniques from stamp-making and stamping to slip-trailing and resists.
  • Altering and darting wheel-thrown forms.
  • Learn how to create pots that have a generous sense of volume and fluidity of line, with wheel-thrown and altered porcelain.
  • Altering pots on and off the wheel.
  • Slip inlay surface treatment.
  • The step-by-step instruction- from throwing to decorating- of making a porcelain watering can.
  • Discover the technique of dry-throwing porcelain.
  • Hand carving forms in the leather-hard stage.
  • Discuss the concept of strength vs plasticity in the porcelain as it moves through the working stages.

For all the details click here.