guest post: “show me your inspiration” with Heather Woodson

by | Aug 1, 2014 | Uncategorized

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.

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.

Diego Valles

Demetre Chiparus

Heather Woodson
Ceramic Artist/Instructor
www.heatherwoodson.webs.com
http://hwceramics.blogspot.com

call for entry: The Fifth Cup of Comfort International Ceramic Biannual 2014 – “Personal Voice”

by | Jul 31, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Swope Art Museum – Halcyon Art Gallery
The Fifth Cup of Comfort International Ceramic Biannual 2014 – “Personal Voice”

TERMS & CONDITIONS

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists world wild18 years or older. All entries must represent original works of art or design and must have been completed in the last 3 years.

MEDIA: Clay work 2-D, 3-D and works must have primarily 60% clay material are accepted.

DELIVERY AND RETURN OF WORK: All work accepted for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the entry images or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified. Work may be hand delivered or shipped. Shipped works must be sent in a reusable container WITH RETURN SHIPPING PREPAID. Works will be returned in the same manner as delivered. All work must arrive at Halcyon by the specified date (see calendar).

SALE OF WORK: All work must be for sale. Halcyon Gallery will retain a 40% commission on all works of art sold during the exhibition.

INSURANCE: The artist is responsible for insuring his/her artwork for the duration of the show and during transport. Halcyon assumes no responsibility for artwork that is damaged although every precaution will be taken by Halcyon to safeguard all art.

ENTRY FEE: A non-refundable fee of $30 must accompany the Entry Form. Artists may submit up to 3 works. Checks must be made payable to THE SWOPE ART MUSEUM. If CD/ FLASH DRIVE submission is delivered by hand, cash is acceptable.

DIGITAL FORMAT: Only digital images jpg format on CD/FLASH DRIVE will be accepted. All images must be on one CD/FLASH DRIVE and clearly labeled with the artist’s name and phone number. All submissions must be identified by the artist’s first and last name, followed by 1, 2 or 3, depending on the number of entries. For example: JohnSmith1.jpg, JohnSmith2.jpg, JohnSmith3.jpg

EMAIL SUBMISSION: Email submission is encouraged. Please email your entry to [email protected] and your check must mail to Swope Art Museum/ Halcyon Art Gallery, 25 South 7th Street Terre Haute IN 47807. Your entry without the entry fee by the deadline will not be accepted.

REPRODUCTION: The artist allows photography of artwork for the purpose of promotion or use by the media. Artist shall be acknowledged as sole creator of the artwork.

CALENDAR
ENTRY DEADLINE September 30th
Dates of Exhibition: November 7th – December 26th, 2014
Date of Opening Reception: November 7th, 7:00PM -9:00PM, 2014
Awards Ceremony: November 7th, 8:00 PM, 2014
E – Notification: October 13th, 2014
Dates for Delivery of Work: October 14th – 30th, 2014
Dates for Pickup of Work: January 6th – 10th, 2015, 11:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dates for Shipping of Work Back to the Artists: January 12th – 16th, 2015
Swope Art Museum – Halcyon Art Gallery
The Fifth Cup of Comfort International Ceramic Biannual 2014 – “Personal Voice”

ABOUT THE JUROR
Ray Chen, the current Halcyon Art Gallery Executive Director, received his MFA in 1997 from Rochester Institute of Technology, NY and BFA from Ohio University. He has been an Artist-in-Residence at Baltimore Clayworks in MD. Chen was an Associate Professor and the head of the Ceramics Department at the University of Southern Maine and former Assistant Professor and the head of Ceramics Program at Indiana State University, Department of Art. His ceramic works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally with numerous reviews and publications. He has been traveling and exhibiting as well as presenting lectures in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hawaii, Netherlands/Holland, Japan, Poland, Scotland, Switzerland, Taiwan and North America.

ENTRY DEADLINE : September 30th , 2014
Open to all artists 18 years or older
25 South 7th Street Terre Haute IN 47807
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: (207) 807-8799
www.halcyonartgallery.com

guest post: “show us your influences” with Amanda Barr

by | Jul 26, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

So you may have noticed that starting last friday I’ve begun (what will hopefully become) another weekly feature on the blog. Inspiration comes from numerous obvious and sometimes less clear sources. Fridays will now be a chance for readers of musing to share what inspires them.  So drop me a line with a few lines about you, your inspirations (3 artists, not neccessarily clay based) and some images and join in the fun!
Thanks in advance
xoxo
carole

My inspirations by Amanda Barr:
Author Neil Gaiman
Molly Hatch
Jason Bige Burnett
My
work is very much a reflection of my personality; bright, colorful, and
highly imaginative. Reality has often been painful, so I and in turn my
work, seek escape in other worlds. Seeing creatures in passing clouds,
dreaming of alternate worlds, delving into books about eras long past
make each day a new and fun adventure, for myself and I hope those who
use my work.
Neil
Gaiman writes some of the best science fiction and fantasy worlds in
literature today. His writing is funny, sad, exciting and above all
heart-felt. From his adult fiction (Startdust, Neverwhere, Anasi Boys,
Sandman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane) to young adult and children’s
books (Coraline, The Graveyard Book, Chu’s Day) he has never failed to
capture me completely. His 2012 commencement address-turned-book “Make
Good Art” is my go-to when I need extra motivation to keep going.

Jason’s
work has that blend of simple (form) and complex (surface) that has,
since I first saw a piece several years back, called to me. Playful yet
poignant, his work is everything I’ve strived to create. His subtle
manner of storytelling is some of the best around, and of course he is
as beautiful a person as his work.

 

Molly
Hatch’s work first spoke to me because of the historical references- I
loved Wedgewood long before I ever began working with clay. Her more
recent design work- moving into fabric, wallpaper, glassware- is
something I am fascinated with and would love to someday do myself. What
I love most about Molly is how she has elevated the functional pot into
artwork with her displays of teacups and teapots in frames and of
course her “plate painting” pieces such as Physic Garden with the High
Museum.