Asking Questions Without Answers | Luke Fuller | Episode 808

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Luke Fuller | Episode 808

Every location has its own history, culture and community inherently marked by human experience. Luke Fuller reflects upon a notion of place which is forged through industrialization and our dependence on raw materials. Luke’s work explores the complex layers of our society and infrastructure, in order to critique and understand the context in which we live.

Using clay and other materials as a vehicle, Luke expresses his perceptions of landscape and the ambiguous relationship between humans and the natural environment. Luke manifests his thoughts and concerns through processes of construction and the physicality of making.

Luke graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2020 (he was awarded the Charlotte Fraser Scholarship for outstanding work). Since he completed his BA at the University of Brighton in 2018, Luke has won a number of prestigious prizes and bursaries, including New Designer of the Year at the Business Design Centre, and the Nagoya University of Art Grand Prize. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the British Ceramics Biennial, Masterpiece London, and FOG Design+Art in San Francisco.

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Starting a Teaching Studio | Ian “Ox” McColl | Episode 807

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Ian “Ox” McColl | Episode 807

Ian “Ox” McColl “discovered” clay when he was 15 to 16 years old at school and was hooked after his first try at using the wheel. Ox went to university at Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. After graduating Ox went into pottery straight away  as thrower.  For a few years Ox worked in the pottery industry and became a teacher in high schools since 1995. In June 2021 Ox resigned and has been back running his own pottery where he is now full time potter. Recently Ox bought an old gas station and has spent 2020 renovating it where he is now running classes and has a gallery.

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A Production Potter | John-Michael Forman | Episode 806

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John-Michael Forman | Episode 806

Forman Pottery is the accidental business of ceramicist John-Michael Forman. Since 2010 John-Michael has been crafting functional stoneware in the foothills of Southern Appalachia.  John-Michael and his wife, Hannah live in Chattanooga, TN with their sons, Eli, Peter, and Abe.

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He Makes Spheres | David Andersen | Episode 805

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David Andersen | Episode 805

David Andersen is a ceramicist who has a a preference towards hand building and even more specifically building ceramic spheres. Earth, water, fire, and air are the foundation of David’s handbuilt ceramic spheres which are intricately formed, carved, and glazed.

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Pottery Worthy of a Legacy | Stephen Procter | Episode 804

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Stephen Procter | Episode 804

For Stephen Procter a chance encounter with clay grew into a passion and a mid-life career change.  Formerly a classical guitarist, Stephen found that making gestures through sound and time offered many analogies to making gestures in clay and space. Large scale is a hallmark of his wheel-thrown vessels, and an attribute that contributes to the quality of animate presence Stephen aspires to achieve. In his forms Stephen seeks to reconcile classical Mediterranean influences, organic shapes, and the innate tendencies and beauty of the material.

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Inventory Like a Bank | Dan Finnegan | Episode 803

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Dan Finnegan | Episode 803

Dan Finnegan has been making useful stoneware pottery in Fredericksburg Virginia since 1980.Dan trained in England at the Winchcombe Pottery and spends most summers working in England.
Dan has trained more than a dozen assistants, founded Liberty Town Arts Workshop in Fredericksburg, and is the curator of “Pottery on the Hill” in Washington DC.

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A Golf Pro in Summer. A Potter in Winter | Mike Griffin | Episode 802

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Mike Griffin | Episode 802

Mike Griffin is a “self taught” potter who is working on making it a full time job. In the summers Mike is a golf professional and runs a very busy golf course so he doesn’t get to make pots half of the year. I truly enjoy getting lost in the making process and the studio and just allowing the pots to make themselves and come from instinct and reaction to the clay.

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A Passion for Tea | Petr Novák | Episode 801

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Petr Novák | Episode 801

Petr Novák has over two decades of experience as a seasoned teaware artist. Deeply immersed in tea culture, Petr’s work is inspired by his personal connection to tea. His work is internationally recognized and used by tea lovers from all around the world. Petr creates highly functional teaware for multiple settings including casual tea drinking as well as for special occasions and celebrations. With a focus mainly on ceremonial pieces, his aim is to create teaware to support tea enthusiasts in their meditation practice with tea also known as Cha Dao, The Way of Tea. His designs are created to bring ease and joy to their tea tables.

Always studying and passionately searching for new inspirations, Petr regularly visits tearooms, tea gardens, and potter’s studios from the far East such as Korea, China, and Taiwan. Although he is an experienced traveler, Petr finds his main source of growth from his personal Tea practice and in the experiences of those who use teaware during their daily rituals. He highly encourages thoughts and feedback anytime, it is always welcome and appreciated.

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She Built Out Her Website to do The Hard Part | “Kemma” Emma Kaye | Episode 799

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“Kemma” Emma Kaye | Episode 799

Kemma is a celebration of colour, chasing dreams, and slow living. Dreamt up by Emma Kaye, she hopes to bring colour and magic to everyday spaces. Emma’s work is inspired by the feeling of home, the smell of fresh flowers, big hugs, laughter, and the Australian coastal landscape.

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