Shamai Sam Gibsh ‘Shadows in Smoke’ exhibition – Plinth Gallery, Colorado — 3rd August to 29th September The richly-colored clays that ceramicist Shamai Sam Gibsh uses are usually collected from across Israel and around the world. For his earthy tones, no colors are added to the clay — these are […]
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Claudia Frignani, Wunderkammer Studio Milan has been a mecca for talented multi genre design artists such as Piero Fornasetti, Ettore Sottsass and Gio Ponti who were also great ceramicists. The Milano Wunderkammer Studio and Claudia Frignani are continuing this fine tradtion of innovative style and design. Claudia Frignani founded her ‘Wunderkammer design studio’ in […]
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Carved Amber Dragon Snuff Bottle China, late 20th century Sho’ nuff snuff stuff – the Art of Snuff Made from powdered tobacco mixed with aromatic spices and herbs, snuff was introduced into China from Japan in the 17th Century. The inhalant had medicinal qualities and was initially transported in cylindrical […]
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1001 Pots, Val David, Quebec Enclosed in the wild beauty of the Laurentians, in the heart of the charming village of Val-David, the exhibition showcases the excellence of contemporary Quebec ceramics. 1001 Pots is renowned for the beauty of its location. Treat yourself to a moment of grace with a tea in the Moss […]
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Art Deco exuberance After the war, between the 20’s and 30’s, there was an exuberance of style and pursuit of luxury, fueled by woman entering the workforce and lines of credit being available for the first time with the marketing masterstroke in the form of the lay-by. For integration of style elements, […]
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Hee Kyoung — painted porcelain — France An eclectic selection of ceramic vessels of various ages, with an emphasis on form and decorative designs, that serve to enhance the objects shape. Whether a ceramic piece is handbuilt, thrown on a wheel or made from a mold cast construction, the adaptability and […]
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Sophia Clay Art — Sophia SoHyun Kim, Vancouver “I have discovered that the inspirations of working with clay, developing the textures of reliefs and using cut outs to be energizing. Throwing clay on the potter’s wheel, in particular, can be addictive as it is quiet and personal; it is like a meditation for me as I […]
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Antara – Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair ‘Our art is living’ is a sentiment shared by the indigenous artists in Australia. Some of their communities have a cultural continuum for their country reaching back 70,000 years. They believe that the collective unconscious nature of […]
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Fat lava vase by Strehla, E.Germany 60s – 70s The Lava glaze ceramics of the 60’s were an extension of the Bauhaus design concept of creating affordable decorative arts for mass consumption during the middle of the 20th century. The manufacturing process was simplified with the use of pottery casting molds and […]
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The peony garden at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū, Kamakura, Japan Recently my two sons were on a brief trip to Tokyo and decided to go down to the coastal city of Kamakura to see the iconic Kotoku-in Temple Buddha. (30km SE) This monumental bronze statue was completed in 1243 having a commanding height of […]
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Taylor Graham stand -Tefaf NY Fall 2017 Photography by Kirsten Chilstrom Maastricht is a picturesque medieval city located in the southern Dutch province of Limburg. In 1988, TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) was launched here at the new MECC venue. TEFAF has since evolved to be regarded as one of the the […]
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Contemporary ‘Bhaca’ planter Black medium Bhaca planter – Indigenus Indigenous, ZA Indigenus founder Peter van der Post, a committed design entrepreneur, decided in 1914 to create well-designed contemporary planters which would elevate architectural spaces and landscapes through collaboration with innovative designers, artists and architects in South Africa. Set of […]
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Ame Handpainted Porcelain Chawan Tea Bowl — The Muddy Yogi Pottery The Muddy Yogi, aka Kitty Maer, from Colombus, Ohio, is an active Yoga Practitioner, a ceramicist inspired by the Japanese pottery aesthetic/culture, a black cat lover and also a photographer. Her utilitarian pottery includes Nerikome teawares, oribi and celadon glazes […]
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Large vase with carved ginkgo leaf-design – Michele Hastings and Jeff Brown North Carolina is blessed with a rich pottery tradition stretching back over 100 years, with some potters being 6th generational. Producing pottery that was robust, utilitarian and wood fired with unique styles attracted buyers and collectors to this location in […]
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Rishtan ceramic vase with paisley decoration – Diyorjon Nazirov Trading on the Silk Road played a significant role in the development of the civilizations of China, Korea, Japan, India, Iran, Afghanistan, Europe and Arabia. Many pottery centres flourished along its route including Jingdezhen in China, Iznik in Turkey, Basra in Iraq, Tabriz […]
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‘Decorating with twigs of lauurel’ watercolor for advertising Arte della Ceramica—-1900 Galileo Chini Repertorio Delle Opere Galileo Chini majolica vase decorated with two swans whose tails become the handles Vase decorated with peacocks painted with metallic lustrous colors, designed between 1906 and 1911 San Lorenzo Fornaci Liberty […]
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Rupert Deese, USA Rupert Deese tall sgraffito ‘Forrest’ vase Rupert Deese (1924 – 2010), known as Rummy, was a Californian Mid Century Modern ceramic artist recognized for his innovative designs and decoration of high fired ceramics. He graduated from Pomona College in 1950 and, while studying ceramics at Claremont Graduate School in […]
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Porcelain vase – Alistair Whyte Masterful porcelain art by Alistair Whyte After Alister Whyte began studying ceramics at the University of Kyoto in 1978, the opportunity arose to work in the personal workshop of the master porcelain maker, Hirokuni Katsuno, whose major influence had been his teacher, Hikaru Yamada, famous […]
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A selection of contemporary female ceramicists who decorate with fine art drawing and sgraffito to create vibrant, vivid botanical imagery to express their love of nature. Tiffany Scull, UK Tiffany says ‘discovering and specialising in the decorative technique of Sgraffito has allowed me to pair up my two loves of drawing and […]
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Camille VandenBerge . Theodore Deck and Ernest Carriere (1823-1891) Dia 23inch-1890 Free as a bird I once lived high on a hill with mountain views in the distance and I believe it was on a migratory bird path or near some energy vortex because flocks of birds flew past […]
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