TEA - Ceramics Exhibit

The wood fired tea caddy shown below is one of three pieces recently chosen for inclusion in the upcoming exhibition TEA - Ceramics Exhibit. Juried by John Neely, this exhibition runs May 3rd - June 3rd, 2012 at the Art League Gallery, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Images of the selected works can be seen here: TEA

Chaki

Humbled by Complimentary Words

Anyone serious about studio pottery certainly knows the name and work of Phil Rogers. A British potter, and author of several ceramics books, he exhibits internationally and is highly respected throughout the ceramic arts field. I had the pleasure of participating in an invitational exhibition recently, "Teaware From the Edge" (see January's post), in which Phil was also represented. Perhaps that is how he came upon my work, but, none-the-less, he posted a wonderful comment regarding an image I had previously posted on FB.

Regarding the cup shown below, this is what he wrote: "I think this is wonderful......everything a wood fired pot should be....displays a sense of adventure and controlled freedom."

Thank you, Phil, for such a wonderful compliment. I am truly humbled.

100 Wood-Fire Cups

This is the image used for the 100 Wood-Fire Cups invitational exhibition (see January's posting below) in Seattle, WA. My cup (sake cup) is on the lower left.

Tea Ware from the Edge

A warm "thank you" to Jayson Lawfer for posting this image of my piece currently on display out in the Seattle, WA area, in conjunction with NCECA, at Tacoma Community College's art gallery: 'Tea Ware from the Edge'. (See January's post on Upcoming Invitational Exhibitions below). Tea bowls in the exhibition can be seen here: Chawan

'Ocean in a Cup' Exhibition Poster

This is the poster that has been designed and printed for "Ocean in a Cup", which is an exhibition of contemporary sake vessels from Japan and American artists, curated by John Dix. For more information regarding this show, please see January's post on upcoming invitational shows. To view pieces from the show, click here: KOBO

One of my sake cups in the show is pictured on the far right, second one down.

Yunomi Invitational 2012

AKAR Gallery, located in Iowa City, Iowa, is hosting their 5th annual Yunomi Invitational. The pieces below are part of my selection of five yunomi that will be included in this year's exhibition. It is an invitational that features 186 ceramicists, each providing 5 yunomi. Traditionally, a yunomi (Japanese) is a form of tea cup which is used in daily, or informal, tea drinking. AKAR hosts this show on-line, and the work can be viewed and purchased through their website. You have to be registered to "log in" for making purchases, but not to view the yunomi. This exhibition runs March 23- April 13. On-line purchasing begins at 10:00 AM, CST, on the 23rd. AKAR's web site is http://www.akardesign.com/

Wood Fired Yunomi
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Wood Fired Yunomi
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Wood Fired Yunomi
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Upcoming Invitational Exhibitions

I have the pleasure to participate in three invitational ceramics exhibitions during the first part of 2012 that are in conjunction with NCECA's annual conference, being held in the city of Seattle, WA. This conference (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) is the largest gathering of Ceramics educators, artists, craftspeople, collectors and enthusiasts in the USA, and possibly the world. It will take place from March 28 to March 31.

KOBO Gallery, in Seattle, is hosting a sake vessel exhibition, curated by John Dix of Japan.
Entitled, "Ocean in a Cup: Contemporary Sake Vessels from Japan and America", it will feature the works of approximately 10 American and 10 Japanese artists.  The exhibition dates are March 29 - April 21, 2012, with an opening reception on Thursday, March 29, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. KOBO gallery is located at 602-608 S. Jackson St. Here is one of six pieces I will have in this exhibition...

Tokkuri (Sake Flask)

POTS Gallery, in Seattle, is hosting an exhibition entitled, "100 Wood-Fire Cups", curated by Chuck Hindes and Peter Olsen. The show opens on March 2nd, and runs through April 6. Located at 619 North 35th St, Suite 100, please contact the gallery for their hours: (206) 579-1551. This is the piece that I will have in this exhibition:

 

Sake Cup

An international exhibition of chawan, entitled "From the Center to the Edge", will showcase the tea bowls of  25 – 30 artists from Japan, Korea, Europe and the USA. Curated by Rob Fornell and Rick Mahaffey, the show will be on view  March 26 - March 30 at TCC Gallery, Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19^th St., Tacoma. Afterwards, selected works will travel to New York City and be shown at Calvin-Morris Gallery,  210 Eleventh Avenue, Suite 201. This piece will be on display for the show:

Wood Fired Tea bowl
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