Mussel Collier by Mia Larsson; Propeller 1 and Propeller II by Ann Wåhlström; Vase by Simon Whitfield; Nevada Stool by Kristoffer Sundin in collaboration with Johanna Friedman.
My favorites from this year's Örnsbergsauktionen.
In 1986, I threw this bowl with lid specially for Elvera Sunlight Beaudoin, because she cured me of a severe carpel Tunnel incursion. Extended rest after scar tissue surgery could not be an option because of my MS (multiple sclerosis). Acupuncture was not helping yet, but Sunlight's deep muscle treatment ended months of pain and discomfort.
At the time, I was at a throwing peak, and firings were miraculous, so it was easy to produce intrinsic work. Over the years, we've become fast friends. It wasn't surprising to find out that besides the artful, sensitive body work, she's a highly gifted and talented vocalist.
The red is perfect though the 2300 degree firing took only 55 minutes. Frank Ross of Pittsburgh taught me this fast fire design in 1973. It's uncanny, but ever since this surprising discovery in 1985, this is still an unacknowledged kiln. The Museum of Arts and Design New York has the first 55 minute tall jar and a similar small red bowl (no lid) in their permanent collection. Two similar tall jars are in the Marer collection at Scripps college and others are in private collections.
Sincerely, Michael Frimkess
Read more here (South Willard).
Andreas Ervik, 2012
The Meditating Goof
Wizard via WAYS
Top: George Orh
Green and Gunmetal glaze lobed pitcher
Bottom: Bastien Aubry / Dimitri Broquard
from In the Beginning it was Humid
Geoff McFetridge with Heath Ceramics
My Head Disappears When My Hands are Thinking
Opening Saturday, November 12, 5-8 pm
Until December 31, Heath Los Angeles
Saturday, December 3
Studio talk with Geoff and Adam Silverman, 2 pm
More: here, here, and here
David Smith, 1964
Plate with Nude
Ceramics by Twelve Artists, organized by Cleve Gray for "Art in America", Dec 1964. (Material Matters)
New ceramics by Jessica Hans at the IKO IKO grand re-opening, Saturday, 10th September, 7-9 pm.
IKO IKO
931 N. Fairfax Ave.
West Hollywood
