Japanese Wonder exhibition 14 – 31 July 2020 Katie Jones and Erskine, Hall & Coe present Japanese Wonder, an exhibition of 38 works by 13 artists: Shihoko Fukumoto Tomonari Hashimoto Koji Hatakeyama Hiroki Iwata Ryūichi Kakurezaki Chieko Katsumata Toshimasa Kikuchi Eiko Kishi Ritsue Mishima Takeshi Mitsumoto Yukito Nishinaka Ryuhei […]
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Garnish Island garden, Ireland A captivating array of gardens of the conceptual, classical, abstract, contemporary, wild, natrural and sculptured designs. When the pink carnellia’s start to bloom on my balcony and the magnolia and jasmine begin to bud, I know that spring is imminient and will soon make another grand entrance. The […]
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Tanagara sculpture of a female minstral The terracotta figures from the ancient city of Tanagra in Boetoia, central Greece, represent some of the finest examples of early sculptures dating back to 300 BC. Tanagra also became synonymous for a young woman, who was remarkable for her grace and finesse, due to the beauty […]
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Lake Manasarovar A high altitude freshwater lake fed by the Kailash Glaciers near Mount Kailash in Burang County. The Sutlej River, the Brahmaputra River (the Tsangpo), the Indus River, and the Karnali River all trace their sources to its nearby vicinity. Carved mantra stones — Om Mani Padme Hum Himalayan Meditation […]
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Andrea Claire Studio — ‘Constantin 4′ Evolved Resolve is an exhibition curated by Female Design Council founder Lora Appleton for the September 2020 LA Design Festival. We are thrilled to partner with Incollect, who is providing the platform to share this extraordinary group of works. This stellar collection of works consists of furniture, art, sculpture, […]
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Shambhala Gardens, Mullumbimby QLD, Australia Naran and Sono King have created a remarkable lush botanical and crystal scupture garden paradise in the sub tropical Byron hinterland that attracts many nature addicts, crystal lovers, selfie seekers and New Age Eastern Art afficiondos. The natural beauty and serenity of the location is filled […]
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‘Ecstacy’ – Erte (Romain De Tirtoff) Art Deco female dancer sculpture ca.1930 by Ferdinand Preiss, Austria. Art Deco relief mural by Ronald Atkinson Lobby, (former) Daily Express Building, London The Art Deco movement was championed in 1925 as a mission to embrace modernism, decorativism and globalism into a collective […]
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Villa Borromeo Visconti Litta – Renassaince Lombardy palace filled with classical statues and lavish embellishments Art quotes interspersed with the diversity of ways that nature and humans conquer clay. Elephant Rock, a natural lava formation created in 1973 after the sudden eruption of Mount Eldfell, Iceland […]
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Han Jiang river stone Gongshi belongs to the Chinese tradition of venerating beautiful stones, which has existed since the Neolithic era, when prized geological specimens were placed into tombs as offerings. Chinese writers composed essays praising the natural qualities of these gazing stones, especially if they were represenative of mythological creatures like dragons, […]
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Gemu Mountain Goddess in the distance — Yugu Lake, Yunnan Elevation – 37o metres The lush Yunnan province, in the far eastern foothills of the Himalayas, is said to have as much flowering plant diversity as the rest of the Northern Hemisphere put together. The camellia is the floral emblem of the province, […]
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Shozo Michikawa – Kohiki Sculptural Form,—Mizusashi, 2016 Small works great artists exhibition 3 The Third annual Small Works, Great Artists exhibition is running till 6 April 2021. The exhibition encompasses over 60 works by 23 artists. Gordon Baldwin, Karen Bennicke, Claudi Casanovas, Joanna Constantinidis, Sara Flynn, Elizabeth Fritsch, Ian Godfrey, Gwyn […]
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White porcelain Royal Dux water bearer A collection of ceramic pieces, lively in diversity, colour and designs. —-“indeed this substance, with its precious humility becomes, through its indestructibility, the most faithful bearer of man’s message. As far back as one goes in time, the works of humanity, from prehistoric times, […]
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Moroccan courtyard – Ochre with jade green highlights I’m looking at residential courtyards with the key emphasis being on prominent earth features using design elements like decorative rocks, stone paths, ceramic tiles, planters, earthy tones and stone walls. I am in the process of modifying a home design which has a central […]
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Black and white ceramic bowls – Mataichi Suzuki Japanese cuisine always guarantees a collection of appealing food, served with artful preparation, while being presented in an environment of tasteful and relaxing decor. Simplicity with refined detail is a feature of the cuisine and is a reflection of the Zen aesthetic that permeates […]
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‘The Breadknife’, Warrumbungle National Park, Australia Our extraordinary planet is truly blessed with many fascinating locations of natural power and visual intrigue filled with earthly empowerment and uplifting terrains. Sacred sites are typically parts of the natural landscape such as rocky outcrops, hills, springs, caves, trees, ridges, gorges and mountains. They are […]
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Conceive. Construct. Emerge. Embrace — on an Ochre Theme Expressive ceramic arts displaying bold, colorful and uplifting designs of unbridled ebullience. Launching my first post with a new host calls for the dynamism of some vintage abstractions, the luck of the dragon and phoenix, the adaptability and balance of the octopus, inspiration […]
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Erskine, Hall & Coe are currently presenting their annual Small Works, Great Artists exhibition for the fourth year running. The show features remarkable ceramic art work by British and international talent. This is running till the 11th March. Particularly distinctive are new, hand-built sculptures by Taiwanese potter, Zung-Lung Tsai and a beautifully decorated tea […]
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Greg Daly — round vase, 2021 Line of Sight series – – Photo – John Daly ‘SIXTY’ exhibition — The Journal of Australian Ceramics 60th Anniversary 1962–2022 is a special ADC On Tour exhibition project presented in partnership with The Australian Ceramics Association to acknowledge this significant anniversary. Where: ADC Australian Design Centre, 101–115 William […]
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What a remarkable array of creatures with artistically diverse designs our planet has been blessed with Praying Mantis perilously close to a just trimmed Diosma branch Morning-sun worship – Minnie and Azure I could see by the way that Minnie and Azure were relishing the early morning sun […]
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Picasso – ‘Taureau’ terracotta charger plate. 1957 Since his childhood in Spain, Pablo Picasso was an avid fan of bullfighting. He was captivated by the intense interaction between the bull and the matador, the flashy machismo and the theatrical drama. He used the Banderilleros (bullfighters} and bulls as subject matter in numerous paintings, […]
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