One of the things that so many people are trying to figure out is how do you grow your Instagram followers. Granted, growing the number of followers is just one piece of the puzzle, but it is definitely a piece that is critical. Sharrel gives some insights on her Instagrowth. To check out this 17th Patreon installment, click HERE.
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Benedicte & Jerome Leclere | Episode 530
Benedicte and Jerome Leclere recently left Brooklyn to find a better life balance and spend more time making ceramics. Relocating upstate New York near Woodstock, they just launched their brand called l’Impatience. Both originally from France and always on the look out for new objects to create, the name refers to the eagerness and expectation behind every project (pronounced ‘Lum-puh-see-unce’’). Their style is mainly defined by their tableware collections, elegant and minimalistic, that people can simply appreciate every day. They also enjoy making unique pieces such as vases and bonsai pots, a jewelry collection or even limited clothing items.
When I see the definition of Marketing, I don’t find myself inspired. Even though it is something that I really want to do well and figure out. But, if when I talk to people that are doing it and rocking it, I get highly inspired and start to think that I can do it. This is what it is like talking to Benedicte and Jerome- I feel like I can do marketing. They have some great insights to share in this bonisode. To listen in to this conversation, click HERE.
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Jerm Wright, Jack Butler, & Gage Clisby | Episode 529
Jerm Wright, Jack Butler, Gage Clisby (and Paul Blais on the Skype screen!)
We get a real treat in this interview! We head into the classroom of Jerm Wright and spend time with the teacher, and two of his students, Jack Butler and Gage Clisby. This is a great insight into the high school classroom and what the ceramic program is like. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed it.
Mr. Wright
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Andrew Linderman | Episode 528
Andrew Linderman is a studio potter and former high school chemistry teacher. Originally from the Twin Cities, Andrew currently living and working in Milwaukee, WI. Andrew makes functional pots to make the best moments in life better, to make the mundane moments more enjoyable, and to make the difficult moments more bearable. Andrew uses his background in chemistry to create glazes that are enhanced by the firing process in which he produces his pots. Recently, Andrew has also explored how the wood-firing process affects the surfaces of his pots. Andrew continually strives to create work in which the functionality of a piece is enhanced by its aesthetic and tactile qualities. Andrew graduated from Luther College (Decorah, IA) in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Andrew has learned his art and craft primarily from George Lowe during his undergraduate studies, S.C. Rolf post-graduation and wood firing from Simon Levin.. Linderman also teaches classes at Cream City Clay in Milwaukee, WI.
How do you do your budgeting? What tools do you use? Do you ever get outside help? Andrew jumps into this topic and gives use his perspective. To listen in to Andrew’s thoughts on this, click HERE.Continue reading
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Matt Fiske | Episode 527
Matt Fiske’s work explores the intersection of material, science, and ceramic firing process. Experimentation is an important aspect of Matt’s studio practice, and focuses on manipulating common materials using uncommon firing conditions. Matt is inspired by the natural phenomena that occur in mineralogy and geology. In Matt’s mind’s eye, glaciers give way to icy celadon glazes, volcanoes ooze magma as glazes cascade down curves and roll off edges, crystals grow when conditions are conducive. Daily life, too, plays an important role in what Matt makes and why. The needs of the kitchen are for Matt, like many potters, a useful starting point for conceiving specific forms. Matt also draws from historical Asian ceramics as well as my experiences living in China and Korea. In the end, Matt strives to synthesize complex glazes and surfaces with objects that are as useful as they are beautiful.
Getting your work out into the world is one of the major tasks that ceramic artists have to face. But it is a critical part of process. Matt takes the time to explain ideas on why to use a gallery, the value of commissions, prestige that comes with galleries and much more. If you would like to listen in to this bonisode, click HERE.
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Kukuli Velarde | Episode 526
Kukuli Velarde is a Peruvian artist based in the United States since 1987. She has received awards and grants such as the Guggenheim Fellowship (New York- 2015), the Pollock Krasner Foundation grant (New York- 2012), the United States Artists-Knight fellowship (California- 2009), the Pew fellowship in Visual Arts (Pennsylvania- 2003), the Anonymous is a Woman award (New York- 2000), the Joan Mitchell Foundation grant (New York- 1997), among others. In 2013 her project CORPUS got the Grand Prize at the Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennial in South Korea. Her exhibition credits include: KUKULI VELARDE: THE COMPLICIT EYE at Taller (Philadelphia, 2018-19); KUKULI VELARDE at AMOCA, (Los Angeles 2017); PLUNDER ME, BABY at the Yenggi Museum of Ceramics’ Biennial of Taipei (Taiwan 2014); CORPUS (work in Progress) at the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennial (South Korea 2013); also KUKULI VELARDE: PLUNDER ME, BABY at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art in (Kansas city, KS in 2013), PATRIMONIO at Barry Friedman Gallery (NY, 2010) and PLUNDER ME, BABY at Garth Clark Gallery (NY, 2007). She is married to Doug Herren, sculptor and they have a small daughter named Vida. They live in Philadelphia, PA. USA.
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Logan Bishop | Episode 525
Logan Bishop was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Logan is an emerging artist residing in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his high school diploma from Saint Xavier High School in 2014. He received his BFA, emphasis on 3D in ceramics, from the University of Louisville in the spring of 2019. He has had work in displayed at the Cressman Center for Visual Arts for an annual student exhibition show, as well as the Louisville Hite Art Institute Gallery for his thesis exhibition. Logan’s current work explores the nature of the surface of a utilitarian vessel limiting its utility but increasing its visual presence within the space.
