The Gallery Owner’s Perspective | Mary Lou Zeek | Episode 66

Posted on December 9, 2014December 12, 2014 by Paul Blais

Mary Lou Zeek | Episode 66

Painting by Sue-Del McCulloch, Ceramic vase by Natalie Warrens, Wall sculpture by Bruce West.

Mary Lou Zeek is a graduate from Western Oregon University and was a studio artist for 28 years as a ceramic artist. Mary knew the skill and passion artists pour into their work. Mary has supported the arts through her work on the Oregon Artists Series Foundation and the Salem Public Art Commission. But mostly Mary has supported the arts through the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery.

When Mary first opened the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery in 2001, her vision was to honor artists and their creations, and to push the limits of

Steven Gardner: ceramic inset

what a small gallery could do. Even though Mary’s gallery only had 700 square feet of space, she specialized in shows and events that went way beyond the gallery doors. She partnered with small non-profits, other retailers and large organizations to stage some amazing collaborative art shows and events. Mary’s gallery received a number of local, state and national awards.

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The Commitment | Kajsa Leijström | Episode 65

Posted on December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Kajsa Leijström | Episode 65

Kajsa Leijström lives in the most southern part of Sweden, which is a popular tourist destination. Kajsa has been running her own pottery studio since 1999 and most of her production is wheel-thrown functional ceramics. About three years ago, Kajsa made a major change in her work and started to make high fired stoneware.

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Making Art, Making Money | Ann Rea | Episode 64

Posted on December 2, 2014December 2, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Ann Rea | Episode 64

Ann Rea abandoned art for over a decade. When she returned to art Ann wowed the artist world in 2004 with vivid landscapes of the vineyards of California. In less than a year of starting her art business Ann was profitable. Since then Ann has added to her business of amazing canvas works prints, postcards, public speaking, and artist coaching. Ann is voice worthy of our ears.

Vineyard House

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The Conceptual Artist | Robert Chamberlin | Episode 63

Posted on November 27, 2014November 27, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Robert Chamberlin | Episode 63

Robert Chamberlin is a conceptual artist living and working in Boston, Massachusetts where he recently received his MFA from Tufts University and The School of the Museum of Fine Art. Working across media (photography, performance, ceramics etc.) to express ideas and promote conversation. Robert is often at the focus of his work. Tackling projects that channel a contemporary socio-political issues like surveillance, sexuality, and domesticity through a personal lens.

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An Honest Artist | Chris Taylor | Episode 62

Posted on November 25, 2014April 15, 2015 by Paul Blais

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Chris Taylor | Episode 62

Chris Taylor works as a ceramicist in Devon, the South West of England. His current work, the ornamental vase series, consists of thrown vases decorated using a variety of techniques that are reminiscent of historical vessels.
He currently lectures at Plymouth College of Art.
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The Artist that Bridges the Gap | Sue Tirrell | Episode 61

Posted on November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Sue Tirrell | Episode 61

Sue Tirrell is a ceramic artist living and working in Paradise Valley, Montana. She holds a BFA from Alfred University and spent many years teaching ceramics in school, museum and community settings before becoming a full-time studio artist in 2008.

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Artists as a Couple | Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke | Episode 60

Posted on November 18, 2014November 24, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke | Episode 60

Samantha Henneke

Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke, are studio potters who live and work in central North Carolina, in a celebrated and unique community known as the Seagrove Potters. This husband and wife team own and operate Bulldog Pottery, one of the more than 60 ‘open to the public’ potteries, nestled in the scenic countryside surrounding the town of Seagrove. Bruce and Samantha work primarily with porcelains and white stonewares, with an intense interest in glaze experimentation and surface developments. Their studio is a collaborative environment providing each other support to express their independent voices. They make their functional and decorative pottery into an art to be used for everyday living. Continue reading→

A Happy Artist | Sharon Alpren | Episode 59

Posted on November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Sharon Alpren | Episode 59

Sharon Alpren is a British girl now living in Melbourne, Australia. Sharon’s background is in textiles and used to be a fashion buyer. She took up ceramics when she moved from London to outback Australia and (not suprisingly!) found no work in fashion in her new hometown. Instead Sharon discovered clay and quickly became addicted to the process of ceramics. Sharon has never looked back!Continue reading→

The Wandering Artist | Bianka Groves | Episode 58

Posted on November 11, 2014November 13, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Bianca Groves | Episode 56

The work of Bianka Groves is thoughtfully functional and has the ability to complete the elegance of any interior space. Groves received her BFA in 2012 from Corcoran College of Art in DC. She taught at Baltimore Clayworks and recently moved to Minneapolis where she now teaches at Northern Clay Center and makes work out of her home studio.Continue reading→

A Shy Artist With a Strong Voice | Godeleine de Rosamel | Episode 57

Posted on November 6, 2014November 6, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Godeleine de Rosamel | Episode 57

Godeleine de Rosamel is a french ceramicist and illustrator. After working for 10 years in Paris, Godeleine moved to Los Angeles 14 years ago. She studied art at l’Ecole de Recherche Graphique ( ERG ) in Brussels Belgium.

Godeleine has illustrated a number of books before deciding to make ceramics – which she had always practiced on the side since childhood – a major part of her work. Since then, Godeleine feels that she has really found an inspiration that is really hers.

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