JW: Audrey, what initially attracted you to ceramics? And can you tell me more about the repeating of simple elements in your pieces? AA: I may consider these two questions in the same context. I initially thought of pursuing graphic design in high school, which stayed the same until I was off to college atContinue reading “Audrey An – Artist Profile”
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Medieval 2-Color Tiles
I took inspiration from this 39-page booklet on Medieval Tiles by Hans Van Lemmen to make some test floor tiles. The booklet itself is a good introduction to 12th – 16th century tile production in Europe. It covers 3 styles of Medieval tile (relief tiles, mosaic tiles and two-color tiles) beginning in 13th century England.Continue reading “Medieval 2-Color Tiles”
Just Because
It’s been a long, long 2020 – and we’re not done yet! Coronavirus continues to curse through our country with resulting economic damage. Black men continue to die. Protests roil in some cities. Now gangs of armed guys appear at the perimeter. A polarized electorate awaits the Nov 3rd elections. It seems like time forContinue reading “Just Because”
Donte K. Hayes – Artist Profile
JW. Can you give me a brief background and tell me how you came to ceramics? DH: My journey in working in clay started in 2015 when I enrolled in Professor Jeff Campana’s Ceramics, 1 class as an undergraduate BFA student studying printmaking and drawing at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. I only tookContinue reading “Donte K. Hayes – Artist Profile”
Candice Methe – Artist Profile
Candice is a ceramic artist on her way to a long-term residency at the Archie Bray Center next month. Her work is outstanding. She has a great sense of humor. Her experiences have been amazing. I’ll let her introduce herself and tell her story. JW: Can you tell me a little more about your backgroundContinue reading “Candice Methe – Artist Profile”
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American Southwest Virtual Museum
Northern Arizona State University, the US Parks Service, and the Museum of Northern Arizona have collaborated to put together the American Southwest Virtual Museum (ASVM). The ASVM is a “digital repository of photographs, maps, information and virtual tours of National Park Service units and museums across the [American] Southwest.” Of particular interest to readers ofContinue reading “American Southwest Virtual Museum”
Google Arts and Culture: Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche
I found this virtual exhibit entitled “Italian Ceramics from the Middle Ages to the Present” featuring ceramics held by the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy. Beautiful. Worth some browsing time. I’m not familiar with this Google “Arts & Culture” resource but, based on this particular virtual exhibition, it looks worthwhile. I did noticeContinue reading “Google Arts and Culture: Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche”
The Buffalo Turd
As some know, I’ve been using my ceramics to house unusual plants. I recently acquired a very bizarre plant from one of my favorite sources: Out Of Africa Nursery. This new fellow is formally known as Brachystelma barberae, but in my family we affectionately call him “the buffalo turd”. Why? Well, because in his dormantContinue reading “The Buffalo Turd”
Naomi Clement – Artist Profile
Naomi Clement is a Canadian ceramic artist I met virtually during a Harvard Ceramics virtual studio tour. I was very interested in several things she mentioned during the tour, including a project she did to gather feedback from recipients of her pots on how those people used her work in their lives. I reached outContinue reading “Naomi Clement – Artist Profile”
delecTABLE 2020 Exhibition
delecTABLE 2020, a national juried biennial exhibition with pieces centered around the fine art of dining begins on July 28, 2020. The exhibit includes a display of selected 2D artists with food-themed works, and the work of ceramics faculty and staff of the sponsoring arts organization, the Art Students League of Denver. Unfortunately, like soContinue reading “delecTABLE 2020 Exhibition”