movie day: “Moiré”

by | Feb 5, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday


“Moiré” from Jack Tompkins on Vimeo.

Client → Sam Brennan [3D Designer]

Turnaround → 4 weeks

Project Summary → Moiré is an enquiry into material and process.

My interest lies in where craft processes lie in contemporary design.
In this project I have subverted one of the oldest crafts in existence,
the coiling of clay, by automating the process using an extruding
machine. Once fired this uniform layered construct of ceramic produces
startling results, the ceramic actually behaves like a spring.

The dip dying process is again another process not usually associated
with ceramics, however I found that the porosity of the work lended
itself to absorbing colour. The piece is of no practical function but
demonstrates how, once put under different conditions, we can still
cause a material to behave completely unexpectedly.

Creative Direction → Sam Brennan
Cinematography → Jack Tompkins

Introducing: The Clayer: Part Two: Surface Patterns & Molds, e-course!

by | Jan 21, 2014 | Uncategorized


 The Clayer: Surface Patterns & Molds
a 6-week e-course with Diana Fayt
Registration: $169 
January 27 – March 10, 2014
(registration ends Feburary 15th)
 
 
The Clayer, Part Two: Surface Patterns
& Molds will be an a new take on surface and form. Part two will
focus less on drawing and more on creating patterns and rich textures on
our clay surfaces and making exciting pieces using the techniques you
learn in the ecourse. Together we will make simple plaster molds, carve
intricate patterns into clay to create bisque press molds that we will
use to give us deliciously textured surfaces. We will cut paper into
shapes and learn how to create multiple colored stencil patterns. Diana
will also teach a water abrasion technique for more precise relief work
and, also, how to combine all of these techniques together, to create
pattern rich dynamic pieces, that celebrate your personal style and
voice.  Throughout the e-course, Diana will also include weekly
inspiration days where she shares interesting things
she discovers, to keep your brains humming with ideas and your creative
juices flowing. She’s also been known to throw in a recipe or two, of
something she’s been cooking, share some music she is listening to and
talk about her own journey as a Clayer, as well. The ecourse setting
will be a warm and safe, no pressure, work at your own pace,
environment, where we share what we make and learn with other
participants and positive feedback is encouraged. It’s so much fun, you
will learn so much and meet other Clayers from around the world.  Are
you a ready for Part Two, Clayers?  
 
Find out all you need to know and sign up here: http://theclayer.typepad.com/parttwo/