| Ceramic News June 2008 |
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Latest news from The Australian Ceramics Associationfrom Julie Bartholomew Are you a socially, politically or culturally concerned ceramics practitioner? Here is your chance to be part of an exhibition titled "White Heat", which will showcase work that focuses on “clay with issues”. A “Call for Proposals” will be published in Issue 47/2 (17 July 08) of The Journal of Australian Ceramics. TACA Manly Art Gallery and Museum biennial exhibition will occur concurrently with the Australian Ceramics Triennale 09 during July 2009. Steve Harrison, also known as ‘eco-warrior’, will present an exhibition at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum along side "White Heat". Sturt Woodfire 2008 in Mittagong was well attended with excellent presentations, from local and overseas delegates, exploring vital issues central to the woodfire ceramics genre. Workshops, ogama, noborigama and anagama kilns firing, exhibitions representing established and emerging ceramics practitioners, a tea ceremony and the car-boot sale contributed towards a unique experience. Thanks to Megan Patey and her team for creating a historic event. The conference trail continues with the greatly anticipated Australian Ceramics Triennale 09 in Sydney, 17 – 20 July 2009. Facing the Future will be held at the National Art School in Darlinghurst and will focus on the relationship between contemporary ceramic practice and the emergence of diverse social, cultural and technological forces. Facing Asia, Future Practice, Activate/Cultivate and Regional Reach define four major areas of concern. Visit the splash page and the soon-to-be-launched website for further information: www.australianceramicstriennale.com We welcome these new members: Kathy Gould, Simone Braund, Michelle Golding, Suzanne Dollmann, Phil Elson, CJ and JR de Veth, Kerry Docker, Comments (0)
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| New publication by Milton Moon |
from the Australian Ceramics AssociationWabi and the Chawan by Milton Moon An insightful essay by Milton Moon, a potter for close to sixty years, about the concept of the Wabi, as expressed by the Chawan within the tea-ceremony.
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