‘Xhosa Brother’ —acrylic on canvas – Thufu Bebeto The proliferation of many new art distribution spaces in Nairobi, especially the flourishing art-centres and collectives, allowed a liberation from purely commercial motives and extended the aesthetic freedom offered to artists and their practice. Also in the city’s informal settlements, or ‘slums’, the establishment of […]
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Shozo Michikawa –– Kohiki Sculptural Form, 2017 Height 49cm–stoneware Shozo Michikawa was born in Hokkaido in 1953. His ceramic sculptures at times reflect the untamed and rugged beauty of the landscapes of the most northern island of Japan’s Hokaido. He studied at the Aoyama Gakuin University where he graduated in 1975. […]
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Most ancient cultures displayed a reverence for the earth. This usually took the form of celebrations that ritualistically encouraged healthy crops for the coming year and praising the earth for being a good source of sustenance.
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Ceramic sculpture bust by Wu Tong That elusive melon taste I’d given up eating watermelon because the seedless variety was dominating what was on offer at my local supermarkets and taste-wise, the flavour had practically disappeared. Also colour wise, I always thought it was a shame to eliminate the black seeds […]
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Minton Persian blue vase designed by Christopher Dresser 1862 Out of the azure blue During the latter half of the 1800’s, French ceramicist Theodore Deck was so impressed by the colours, lustre’s and glazes of the Iznik wares that he was motivated to reproduce them. He successfully achieved this after […]
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Kumakura Junkichi Clay dimensions and Zen One of the underlying traditions that permeates life in Japan, arising from their culture and Zen Buddhist/Shinto influences is mindfulness, contemplation and a deep respect for nature and its rhythms. Objects in the process of decay or conception are considered to be more evocative […]
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Golden Bird-Man Pectoral A.D. 900–1600, Cauca ‘Golden Kingdoms — Luxury and Legacy in the Ancient Americas’ – The Met, NY This exhibition is running till Sunday, 28th May The artists of the Ancient Americas crafted sacred objects from precious metals and stones purely for ritual and regalia rather then tools, […]
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Small Tulip Pot John Ward exhibition – Erskine, Hall and Coe London, 2019 ‘There is something compelling about the making of pots, regardless of function, which keeps me within the particular sphere; they are the focus of some many interests and associations. My aim is to make pots which have […]
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An eclectic spread of pottery and the clayarts, focusing on the exceptional creative potential and diversity of this versatile medium Abstract bottle vase VT Spain Flat bottle form vessel – Mickey Fielding Ceramic faceted sculpture by Sophie Elizabeth Thompson David Crane vase — Piedmont Craftsmen […]
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Jacques Kaufmann Erskine, Hall and Coe are presenting an exhibition of 24 works by 14 artists, all of whom explore the classic form of a bowl in diverse and engaging ways. 18 June – 6 July 2019 These following artists are represented: Gwyn Hanssen Pigott […]
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A diverse collection of vibrant and rich contemporary ceramic arts from women in the Americas, blending aspects of the old and new, while speaking a narrative that encompasses the vast and varied connections between women, nature, and culture. Fernanda Quemada of Quemada Ceramica Fernanda Quemada contemorary ceramic wares Sculptural […]
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Robust, functional ceramic mugs with some of generous size, destined for longevity and becoming longtime companions for the consumption of coffee, tea, soups and other beverages. Represented in a variety of appealing shapes, glazes and styles. There is something reassuring and grounding when having a solid, warm mug in your hand for your morning […]
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Two female American clayart creatives in the English countryside A perfect antiidote for grey overcast skies is colouful, uplifting, dercorative objects and both of the female ceramicists below employ a natural illustrative freedom and flair that elevates the spirit. Sharon Laslett’s flowing brushstrokes flow like a capricious breeze to emulate her Californian […]
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20th Century British Ceramics Erskine, Hall and Coe, London 28 August – 14 September 2019 5 Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street The show features an interesting and eclectic arrangement of over twenty works, including ceramics by Val Barry and Emmanuel Cooper, artists that the gallery is exhibiting for the first time. […]
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‘Supine Flames’ sculpture by Melanie Newcombe The radical Cubist art developed at the beginning of the 20th Century by Braques and Picasso was one of the first forms of abstract art. The Cubists challenged conventional forms of representation, such as perspective, which had been the rule since the Renaissance. Their aim was […]
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Cote-d’Azur coast, France Saint Raphael, Cote dAzur Azure allure in Saint Raphael Numerous artists such as Ceczanne, Monet, Matisse, Corbusier, Capron, Renoir, Massier and Picasso, to name a few, were attracted to the Cote D’Azur for its radiant light, enriching hues and captivating vistas. Ceramicist Lauren Kearns, on a […]
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James Tower, Waving reeds vessel 1980 Fluid Abstract odyssey Sinuous movement and a transcendent kinesis, inspired by water currents, marine life and the sea are very ubiquitous in James Tower’s sgraffito ceramic decorations, mainly from an underwater perspective. The gentle movement of water reeds, sea forest kelps and other natural […]
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Arthur Boyd (decorator)– Decanter set 1948 Earthenware Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery, Murrumbeena, Melbourne (manufacturer) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Stories in clay: Arthur Merric Boyd Pottery exbibition Arthur Merric Boyd (AMB) pottery was established in 1944 by artists Arthur Boyd and John Perceval together with artist and philosopher Peter Herbst […]
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Crackle glazed chalice vessel – Isabelle Petrik Armagnac Eggnog Goblet Goblets have a festive look about them, whereas the chalice is more ceremonial in appearance and use, while both conjure the impression of celebration and revelry. The chalice and goblet tend to be large in size and regal in appearance, with the […]
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Shard bottle – Patrick Crabb USA The Studio Artists’ Gallery Patrick Crabb regards his ceramic art as the culmintion of a magical journey that has evolved over 40 years, following a myriad of paths of discovery to draw on numerous sources, that continue to act as a wellspring for his creativity. This includes […]
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