Category Archives: New in the Archive
Here, There, and Everywhere — Studio Potter Archive
It’s been a couple months since being on board, so to say. Finding time to sit down so that I can get back to basics has proven more difficult than I would have imagined. Since Sandy swept through NJ, and … finish reading Here, There, and Everywhere — Studio Potter Archive
Nick Joerling: The Open Sketchbook; An Interview With Studio Potter Archive
“I don’t do very much sketching, and especially not anymore,” said Penland, North Carolina Potter Nick Joerling. “But I’ve always tried to keep a sketchbook open in the studio. In a funny way, something happens in there, really infrequently, but there is … finish reading Nick Joerling: The Open Sketchbook; An Interview With Studio Potter Archive
Ceramic Sculptor, Debora Meltz, Supports NJ’s Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention (DASI) Organization
I recently sat down with artist and sculptor, Debora Meltz, to discuss two very important things in her life. The first is her art, and the second is DASI (pronounced “daisy”), an agency located in a town called Newton and … finish reading Ceramic Sculptor, Debora Meltz, Supports NJ’s Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention (DASI) Organization
Master Potter & Sculptor, Louis Mendez (1929-2012), Leaves A Rich Legacy In American Ceramics History
It is with great sadness that I am writing today about the passing of potter, sculptor, and dear friend, Louis Mendez. For the past couple of years I’ve had the unique opportunity to work alongside Louis on an archival project … finish reading Master Potter & Sculptor, Louis Mendez (1929-2012), Leaves A Rich Legacy In American Ceramics History
Marilyn Levine’s Californian Funk; Early Oozing Sculpture From 1969
We’re excited to have acquired a superb work by Canadian-born artist, Marilyn Levine (1935 – 2005), that was made in 1969; the year she and her then husband, Sydney, moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the same space in … finish reading Marilyn Levine’s Californian Funk; Early Oozing Sculpture From 1969
Ron Philbeck: Applying Sgraffito Decorated Redware to Spiritize His Art
Considering the simple decoration that’s found on 17th & 18th Century redware plates, cups, pans, and even crocks, it’s easy to imagine that a settlement, such as Jamestown Colony, was a place where “simple living” pervaded one’s everyday life. Tulips, … finish reading Ron Philbeck: Applying Sgraffito Decorated Redware to Spiritize His Art
Studio Potter Archive Visits With Potter & Sculptress Edna Arnow
If there’s one experience that always supersedes the collecting of a greatly admired potter’s work, it’s meeting the artist in person. On Sunday, May 6th, I met with Edna Arnow, a potter and sculptress whose work is well-regarded among collectors … finish reading Studio Potter Archive Visits With Potter & Sculptress Edna Arnow
Collector Focus: Covered Vessels of All Shapes and Sizes
There’s something about a covered form that I find particularly gratifying. Whether it be a covered bowl, jar, box, or for that matter, even a casserole, I can’t help but be drawn to a measure of “completeness” the work visually … finish reading Collector Focus: Covered Vessels of All Shapes and Sizes
Living Legends at Old Church: Mikhail Zakin, Jack Troy & Karen Karnes
This entry is dedicated to three living legends in ceramics who have collectively left an indelible mark on the history of American ceramics. Mikhail Zakin, Jack Troy, and Karen Karnes have made significant contributions to the field and synchronically represent a force which … finish reading Living Legends at Old Church: Mikhail Zakin, Jack Troy & Karen Karnes
