by Carole Epp | Apr 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Cho is deep into an artist residency at the Harbourfront Centre
where his work is currently on display until April 6. The inspiration
for the series came from a two-month residency program he recently
completed in Jingdezhen, China, a city of 1.5 million people located
north east of Hong Kong. The trip was made possible through an Ontario
Arts Council grant.”
– Sheena Lyonnais
Read the whole article at here at Yonge Street.
Find out more about George Cho at: studiogeorge.wordpress.com
by Carole Epp | Apr 2, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
In the mid-12th century, Korean artists introduced the technique of
using black and white inlays beneath green glaze to depict floating
clouds, cranes, and flowers on ceramics. A later, quite different
version of this practice, known as sanggam, produced lively, abstract
patterns with white pigment alone. In this talk, Dr. Pamela Vandiver,
professor of materials science and engineering at the University of
Arizona, investigates this amazing technology and its evolution at a
microscopic level. This lecture is made possible by the generous support
of the National Museum of Korea.
by Carole Epp | Apr 1, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
This video was created by Bambootools Pottery. Moulds and tools can be purchased from http://www.bambootools.com.
by Carole Epp | Mar 31, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
Courtney Murphy
Artist Statement
My designs are influenced by simplified
abstractions of nature, children’s artwork, folk art, mid-century modern
objects and textiles, books, thoughts and conversations. More recently I have been looking at
pattern and interactions of color. I tend to work slowly, and I’m attracted to
clean simple forms. I pay careful
attention to line, both in my drawing, and in the profiles or outlines of the
forms themselves.
I
am intrigued by the details and imperfections found in hand-made objects, and
the ways in which these marks reflect the maker of the piece. A slight change in the profile or image
on a cup determines whether a person will be drawn to one over another. Bringing a new piece of pottery into my
home brings a small clue into the life of the maker, what they were interested
in, and perhaps what they were thinking at the time. Subtle details that you might not notice right away become
evident through the passage of time and continued daily interaction.
I
love creating functional work because of the personal connection created when
the work leaves my studio to become a part of somebody else’s routine. So many important moments in life are centered around the
table. Cooking and preparing food
can bring people together in celebration.
The presentation of food can be enhanced and complemented by a beautiful
serving piece. Handmade pots can
also play a large role in quieter times, when you share a cup of coffee or
glass of wine with a friend. When
I look in my kitchen cabinets, I am reconnected to experiences of the past few
years. Each handmade dish holds
it’s own history and connection to a particular time and place. It’s nice to have these personal
objects help preserve the memories of the places I have been and the people I
have met.
