The Strategy Of Pins On Instagram | Nicole Thomas | Episode 1058

Nicole Thomas | Episode 1058

Nicole Thomas is a high school Ceramics Teacher by day and a Potter by night. Each summer season, Nicole takes a deep breath before diving deeper into her home studio practice. Nicole’s wheel-thrown ceramics focuses on incorporating her Signature Style with a colorful surface full of movement and visual texture.

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A Story Teller | Marie Kouyaté | Episode 1057

Marie Kouyaté | Episode 1057

Marie Kouyaté’s artistic practice is characterized by three guiding elements: retrospection, exploration and rehabilitation. Through her art Marie looks back to preserve and share her history, traditions and culture. Marie is a descendent of a long line of Fulani Griots – the nomadic chroniclers, storytellers and poets of West Africa.

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2024 Emerging Artist | Marian Daper | Episode 1056

Marian Daper | Episode 1056

Marian Draper is a vivacious personality who is passionate about the Ceramic Craft. Originally from Rome, NY, Marian is a graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology where she earned her bachelor’s degree in studio arts. Marian is currently located in Asheville, North Carolina completing a residency at Odyssey Clayworks.

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Imposter? No. Amazing! | Kerri Louisa | Episode 1055

Kerri Louisa | Episode 1055

Kerri Louisa, an emerging ceramic artist from Australia, channels her lifelong passion for creative expression into each of her works. Originally from the Adelaide Hills, Kerri spent two decades living and working across Australia and abroad before settling on the Southeast coast of Queensland with her husband and teenage daughters. Kerri’s journey into ceramics began in 2019 with a Visual Arts Diploma, where she discovered an unexpected affinity for clay. Post-diploma, Kerri embarked on a self-guided exploration of hand-building techniques, refining her unique artistic voice. Kerri’s work, branded under the name Nioka Clay, has been showcased internationally, including exhibitions in Paris with 1000 Vases and in Perth with Anfisa Design. Her pieces feature in styling campaigns and adorn prestigious designer homes. Kerri continues to explore new dimensions in ceramics, blending her diverse inspirations into future creations that promise to captivate and inspire.

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A Journey Through Clay And Life | Eli Akins | Episode 1054

Eli Akins | Episode 1054

Eli Akins of Waldo Street Pottery is a mostly self taught ceramist in downtown Atlanta, GA, with a focus on large bonsai containers. “Finding a voice within a rigid set of parameters while making art for other artists is the challenge with Bonsai Pots”.

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Fiberglass In Clay! | Anton Sidko | Episode 1053

Anton Sidko | Episode 1053

Anton Sidko, a Moscow-based ceramic artist with a background in Chemical Engineering and medical research, began his pottery journey in 2011 as a hobbyist. Anton has exhibited his work in ceramics and contemporary art shows since 2021. In 2023, Anton invented the PORFIR method for shaping ceramics.

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Revisit | Gabs Conway | Episode 1052

Gabs Conway | Episode 1052

Gabs Conway is a sculptural ceramic artist based in Missoula Montana. Having grown up in Missoula, she was excited to return – as she relentlessly considers it home – after earning her BFA at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Gabs’ work stems from the playful, mundane experiences of living. She explores relationships, such as that of siblings, friends, and lovers. Interested in creating forms for the reflection of human experience; asking the viewer to consider their appreciation of life, and to humble the adornment of our physicality. Gabs remains curious of the inherent biological responses of living, and what it means to exist together in an ever changing world.

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A Re-Look | Darren Jackson | Episode 1051

Darren Jackson | Episode 847

Darren Jackson got a random postcard at his day job (K-6 general music) to attend Arrowmont. When Darren’s first choice was full, he ended up in hand building. After getting a wheel that fall, Darren hasn’t looked back! When Darren is not in mud, he’s on his front porch, picking his banjo!

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“I’m A Better Person Because Of Clay” | Matthew Gaddie | Episode 1050

Matthew Gaddie | Episode 1050

Matthew Gaddie’s work exists inside the frame and philosophy of practicality. It communicates the underlying connection Matthew sees between the rural, hard-working days of his youth and the life he want to live as an artist. The cyclical pattern of throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing are comfortable for him. Matthew is a farmed-raised laborer who has wonderful memories of planting, weeding and harvesting.  In the age of quick marts, high speed connections, fast food, one-stop shopping, Matthew tries to live his life slowly and with purpose. In a time of massed produced uniformity, Matthew tries to create works that are unique, each piece having recorded its own tale of creation, a tale of struggles, of successes, of failures, of imperfections and of hopes… it is a human tale.

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