Hard to believe it’s that time again…time for us to open our doors wide and let you all in for a behind-the-scenes look! This year we will be featuring three fabulous guest artists (details below) along with our own work (mine, Josie’s and rae’s) every saturday and sunday from now until Christmas. AND we’re having a big party on thursday Dec. 10 – so don’t miss it! Hope to see you soon…
Last month I went to Chicago and visited one of my favorite works of contemporary art: Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate. I’ve shown this sculpture in my slide lecture for some time now, but had yet to see the piece in person – and it does not disappoint! And, following all the rules of a good piece of sculpture, The Bean (as the locals refer to it) looks great from all angles – even underneath!
I am very excited to be a part of this fabulous functional ceramics exhibition, up October 17 – November 14, 2009. You can preview the show online already – and I have a few brand-new ideas debuting…click here to see! My potter-friend, Mark Shapiro, doesn’t know this, but this new cup form was designed just for him. You see, when I visited Mark’s awesome Stonepool Pottery (an enviable lifestyle including studio/farm/gallery) back in July, he let me take home a gorgeous cup I was fondling…and in return he just mentioned that he liked, “small tea cups”. Hmmm. I had to try really hard to make a small tea cup, as most of my cups are pretty gigantic! So, here’s the new look – and only 3 inches tall…hope you like yours, Mark!
If you happen to live in Chicago, or, like me, are in town for a visit – drop by the fabulous Lillstreet Art Center this Saturday, Oct. 10th, from 3-6pm and say hello to me and my pots! I’ll only be in the Windy City for two nights, but am hoping to check out Anish Kapoor’s awe-inspiring Cloud Gate, and spend some time with my “family” (the fabulous Gantzes). Here’s just a little peek at what you’ll find at Lillstreet…you can also shop online – yeah!
Who’s in? This November 6-14, when everyone else is complaining about winter, escape to fabulously warm, sunny JAMAICA with me, Doug Casebeer, David Pinto, and chef Nicky Furquharson. We will be making pots and using them to serve and eat fabulous local cuisine. Details below…or contact me with any questions – just go to my contact page at right. Hope to see you there!
here are some of the pieces i made at Greenwich House Pottery…i had a blast hanging out in the village – especially with the help of Rocco’s cappuccino!
Sale & Exhibition
take this 'Elbow Pitcher & Cups' set home with you!
Wow – I can even update my website from Greece…this technophobe has come quite a long way! But word on the streets is that the “4×4″ show has opened at Lillstreet, and I am excited to send you there for a browse. Check it out when you have a second – things are purchasable through their on-line shop! And don’t forget to see the other fabulous artists’ work in the show…my favorite is Jane Shellenbarger’s new work – WOWZA!!
At 6:15am tomorrow I ship off to Greece! As you can imagine, I am bouncing off the walls with excitement today…and I’m not the only one taking a trip. This brand-new Etched Pyramidal Iron Teapot is on its way to Leslie Ferrin’s gorgeous gallery, along with a few other pieces I’ve been secretly slaving over in my studio! Ferrin Gallery is one of my very favorite venues, and I’ve always dreamed of showing there. Thanks to her special exhibition soon to showcase functional potters, Teapots: Interpretations, opening July 11, dreams can come true!
