by Carole Epp | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
“The symbiotic relationship between galleries and artists has been, and will likely remain, an ever-evolving landscape. Throw into the mix the current social and health climate, and things get only more complicated. Artists, galleries, and art centers alike are trying to redefine their marketplaces, reach their audiences, and achieve new levels of equity in their practices. “
Read the full article by Jill Foote-Hutton here: studiopotter.org/navigating-evolving-market-part-i
by Carole Epp | Nov 4, 2020 | call for entry
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Eutectic Gallery seeks applicants for Women of Woodfire, a juried and invitational exhibition of artists identifying as women who have devoted their careers to incorporating wood firing into their ceramic practice.
Taking place at Eutectic Gallery from June 4 – 26, 2021, and in collaboration with co-organizers Lindsay Oesterritter and Careen Stoll, Women of Woodfire is the second iteration of an ongoing visual conversation between established and rising voices in the field, showcasing innovative techniques and diverse perspectives. This exhibition coincides with the Northwest Woodfire Conference taking place in Newberg, Oregon June 3 – 5, 2021, and will be juried by Eutectic’s Director and co-owner, Brett Binford.
Entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST), December 31, 2020.
Full prospectus at https://eutecticgallery.com/call-for-entries |
Contact: Sarah Chenoweth Davis [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Oct 21, 2020 | movie day
Good Earth: The Pots & Passion of Walter Ostrom
Thursday, 8 October 2020 to Sunday, 14 March 2021
Co-curated by Dr. Sandra Alfoldy, Shannon Parker, and Dr. Julie Hollenbach
Energy. Enthusiasm. Knowledge. Honesty. Inspired. Ardor for material. These are the terms that describe Walter Ostrom and his relationship with clay. They can also be summed up in one word: Passion.
Passion is a simple word and yet the immense complexity of it as a concept is at the core of Ostrom and from it flows the worldwide mosaic of his relationships, his incredible devotion as an educator, his drive for knowledge, and his love for creativity in all aspects of his life, but particularly for pottery.
Walter Ostrom is one of Canada’s foremost ceramic artists. He revolutionized clay from ethical brown earthenware to colourful, bright maiolica and inspired generations of ceramists who follow him to this day. This exhibition investigates Ostrom’s earliest work in stoneware and porcelain, his conceptual projects at NSCAD University, the many ways his love of gardening—and particularly rhododendrons—influenced his work, the huge impact China and its ceramic traditions and ceramists had on his life and practice, and his lifetime commitment to the exploration and reinvigoration of the ancient ceramic tradition of tin-glaze.
Good Earth examines Ostrom’s practice of altering form, surface treatments, and the rich elements of social commentary, geographic references, art history, and political statements he imbues in his work. An inspired instructor for over 40 years, Ostrom’s influence on a selection of his many celebrated students is also reflected in this exhibition.
Ostrom is celebrated internationally with galleries dedicated to the collection and presentation of his work in Canada, the United States, Europe and China. This bilingual touring exhibition is the first major retrospective to chronicle Ostrom’s career and impact on the field of global ceramics.
www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/exhibitions/walterostromgoodearth
by Carole Epp | Oct 21, 2020 | workshops
Explore the world of ceramic colour and drawing without using glazes! With a painterly approach, learn to work in an intuitive, expressive way to get layered, sophisticated surfaces, using a mix of underglazes, oxides and glaze stains taking your work to the next level. A teabowl will serve as the initial inspiration, this small vessel is the conduit to wider ideas ranging from the importance of line, the true weight of volume, how to solve technical design issues in all mediums from textiles to painting, and what to do when you are at a creative dead end.
Designed as a creative boost for experienced artists in any field, germinate your ideas and experience intense burst of inspiration.
https://www.usq.edu.au/…/mcgreg…/ceramics-shannon-garson
