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by Susannah Israel “Influences, Intersections and Innovations: 21st Century Ceramics” Welcome to the 2012 Ceramics Annual of America, showcasing the remarkable quality and diversity of 21st-century ceramics. This marks the third year for the Ceramics Annual of America (CAA), a legacy of California’s role in the history of American ceramics. Ceramic artists, educators and scholars have joined to encourage education…
by Susannah Israel “Oakland art viewers get up close and personal with three powerful artmakers.” At the opening reception for Transfiguration at Joyce Gordon Gallery, I saw paintings and sculptures by an impressive trio of artists: Chukes, Gerald Griffin and Monjett Graham. The opening was RSVP requested and the place was jammed with a lively crowd, drawn by the quality…
by Susannah Israel “CAA artist on a journey of discovery.” I was delighted to hear David Zdrazil give a lecture at Mendocino College (1) about his work and philosophy, and intrigued by his keen observation of the inspiration derived from the material in nature. It has been observed that sculptors in clay would be well advised to “take a shovel…
by Susannah Israel “CAA artist gets inside the factory at Mission Clay.” In June of 2004 I had a wonderful opportunity to work at the Mission Clay pipe factory in Pittsburgh, Kansas. Bill Lassell and I traveled across the country on an art adventure that included visiting the Bemis and a night at the Kaneko’s in Omaha.Then I spent 12…
by Susannah Israel. “CAA artist Michelle Gregor brings together world influences.” Michelle Gregor recently traveled throughout Europe on a well-developed itinerary to see important work from periods and cultures that historically supported sculpture, especially the figure. Gregor’s take on this time-honored style of representation is beautiful, fluid work that celebrates humanity in the 21st century. The power of the work…
by Susannah Israel “CAA artists exhibit at Black Bean Ceramic Art Center.” Vigorous conversation is a vital and integral part of art practice for the las cadre group. Five years ago a group of Oakland artists met at the studio of Noelle Nakama for a potluck critique, and we have been meeting continuously ever since. Developing long-term relationships with each other’s artwork brings depth and insight…
by Susannah Israel “CAA artist’s work is provocative social commentary.” “Don’t believe everything you see.” Quite sensible advice, especially when viewing the work of ceramic artist Shalene Valenzuela. Her intricate work has its roots in the trompe l’oeil art tradition of visual illusion. Trompe l’oeil, from the French for “trick the eye”, derives from card play, where a hidden trump…
by Susannah Israel “CAA artist’s work celebrates her ceramics residency.” Tea at the Archie Bray, 2002. This is permanently sited, and I often receive pictures from people who pose with it. The featured photo is courtesy of Tom Bivins. Technical info: Clay –mixed at Clay Biz, based on our beloved Pete Voulkos’ formula. (He used: half fireclay to half ball…
by Susannah Israel “CAA artist creates a world of abstraction.” “I juxtapose the macro and the micro to highlight visual parallels and to remind us that we are structurally connate with the world around us”. [1] Relationships and interdependence are building blocks for Jennifer Brazelton’s work. She draws inspiration from visual patterns as apparently unlike as maps of San Francisco…
by Susannah Israel “The Zen of Creativity.” Tonight’s reading by Mark Doty is part of a celebration of the Zen Center’s 50th year in San Francisco. The poet, who told us that he had just gotten off the plane, read from his new works with characteristic enthusiasm, humor and energy. Soon to be published, What Is The Grass is a book…
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Welcome to the 2012 Ceramics Annual of America by Susannah Israel “Influences, Intersections and Innovations: 21st Century Ceramics” Welcome to the 2012 Ceramics...Read More
Three lions roaring: Transfiguration at the Oakland Art Murmur by Susannah Israel “Oakland art viewers get up close and personal with three powerful artmakers.”...Read More
David Zdrazil: taking a shovel to the riverbank by Susannah Israel “CAA artist on a journey of discovery.” I was delighted to hear...Read More