| The Journal of Australian Ceramics - Editorial 47#3 |
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A month or so has passed since I returned from a pottery tour in
France. Gutsy, robust, decorative and functional terracotta was
everywhere we looked – in the potters’ studios, at the markets and in
homes, and I, not surprisingly, have come home inspired to make some
changes. One is to create a display area in my studio, rather than
storing work in a box under the desk, so that visitors can see what I
do. Another is to reconnect with those who buy my work, perhaps by
selling at markets. What a buzz it was to talk with people about my
work and then see them walk away with a piece they will love and
cherish in their own homes. This memory from the Lyon Potters Market is
still fresh and seductive. These connections, outside the stark white
walls of a gallery setting, are worth seeking out; they teach us much
about our work and why it sells. The creativity of the displays at the
Potters Market was also stimulating, chosen to show the work off to its
best.
The Mixed Media focus in this issue brings together those who combine clay with other media. Terry Bouton, Sally James, Imp Hung and Monica Clonda combine clay with a range of found objects – both natural and industrial. The varied inspiration for their work makes interesting reading. Featured also is multi-media artist Pip McManus who won the 35th Alice Prize earlier this year for Ichor, a 55-minute digital video accompanied by a ceramic installation with cello music by Nic Hempel. Go to; When Ceramic Meets Video
A valuable exchange between peers is covered in the article about the ANU group who recently met in Canberra to explore printmaking techniques on ceramic surfaces. This appears to be an expanding area of interest for many ceramicists. I hope you, too, will be inspired to look at different ways to sell your work, play with your glazes, and embrace and enjoy the challenges ahead in this quickly changing world of ceramics!
left to right: Honor Freeman, Julie Bartholomew and Vicki Grima at the opening of Narratives, Sabbia Gallery, August 2008
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