New Work at Mudfire and Perspectives 2009
New Work at Mudfire and Perspectives 2009
New Work -
After a full summer of teaching and learning how to golf, I found myself back in the studio after the fourth of July. I was preparing for 2 shows that are now up, one of which opened this past weekend (Mug*Shots). The pieces above can be found at 2 separate shows. The 3 green and yellow vases are in the Southworks building at the Perspectives 2009 Exhibition in Watkinsville, GA. They are soda fired porcelain, cone 10, the base is made of cast Structo-Lite.
The “shot glasses” are slip cast porcelain, cast from an insulated paper cup that I obtained from a hotel in St. Augustine, Florida. The funnel is cast as well. They were bisque fired to cone 6, then several layers of 2 lithium based low fire glazes applied and multi-fired to cone 04 in an electric kiln. The base is an aluminum letter “I” from an old marquee sign that I found in Savannah, GA at a junk shop. I would have bought more, I took everything they had, which wasn’t much. The letters were painted many times over the years, they are worn and crusty, I really admire the look. I think the piece turned out well. I wanted to send a piece that was non functional and challenged the common shot glass.
Mug*Shots at Mudfire - Decatur, GA
Hundreds of one-of-a-kind mugs and wee cups will grace the gallery from August 8 through Septemer 26. This is an exceptional show featuring work from over 60 artists from across the country! Click Here >>
Perpsectives 2009 - Watkinsville, GA
Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational 2009 begins with an opening Gala Reception Friday, August 28th from 6 to 9 PM. Free refreshments will be served. Attendees will be able view all work in both of the galleries during the reception. The much awaited Preview Sale will begin at 7 PM during the Gala in the Rocket Hall Gym and close at 9 PM. There will be a $5 admission charge for the Preview Sale. Click Here >>
Monday, August 10, 2009
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