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Featured Artist of the Day ~ Lee Middleman, Ceramic Artist

Jun 21st, 2009 by admin | 0

Lee Middleman

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In my ceramic forms, I seek to create shapes that reflect the curves
found in Nature and patterns and textures that emphasize the organic
interplay between order and randomness.

pine-globe-70c-q

leea.jpg Highly Textured

 

The tactile feel and visual look of surface textures are essential to my
pieces. My recent work is focused on creating textures by deeply
impressing patterns into thrown cylinders without distorting the overall
shape. The cylinder is then expanded from only the inside to create the
final form. This technique allows the pattern to evolve as the clay
twists and expands. As the pattern adjusts to the shape and function
of the vessel, it becomes reflective of Nature’s adaptation to the form -
as the size and shape of a reptile’s scales gradually vary along its body

lee-handbuiltstoneware.jpgHand Built Stoneware

 

For high-fire pieces, the glazing process enhances the natural aesthetic
of the order and randomness. Thinly glazed surfaces highlight the
macropatterns and reveal the stoneware clay’s micro-texture created
during the expansion process.

Wood Fire:

This body of work is created and fired in wood kilns in Japan, Korea,
and China. It is for exhibition and sale in these countries only.
Simple textures and surfaces are used to compliment the fire effects.

almond-vase.jpgWood Fired

“For wood fired pieces, the firing process enhances the
natural aesthetic of the order and randomness.”

leewood-fire.jpgWood Fired

 

My goal is to pursue the interplay of shape, surface texture, ordered
patterns, and random effects so that work is created that intrigues
the eye and demands to be touched.

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Highly Textured

 

Lee’s work is proudly displayed in our Ceramic Art Gallery!

 

Website: www.LeeMiddleman.com

E-Mail: Lee@LeeMiddleman.com


Click here for the Galleries displaying Lee’s work

 

Lee is a member of
The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, (ACGA).

Lee Middleman

Pottery & Ceramic Art

In Lee’s signature work, he throws classic forms and uses surface textures to give them energy and vitality resulting in art that is both pleasing and alive. “I seek to create patterns and textures that emphasize the organic interplay between order and randomness found in Nature.” Lee uses multiple glazes to intensify the dynamic tension in his surfaces. Although functional, his work is often prized as decorative.

Lee has been recognized by many national juried competitions in the United States including “Feats of Clay,” “Strictly Functional Pottery National,” “California Clay Competition,” and “Ink & Clay.” In 2003, he was accepted into the World Ceramic Competition, World Biennale in Icheon, Korea. Museums in Greece, China, Korea and Japan have collected his work. He combines his ceramic career with his strong interest in Asian cultures by accepting invitations to several artist-in-residencies or ceramic woodfire festivals in Asia each year.

His art has also been reviewed in many publications, including Ceramics Monthly as well as international magazines and books. Lee has been interviewed on television in the United States and Japan.

Lee is Past-President of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists. He is a founding member and the North American chairman of the International Ceramic Artists Association. He holds a PhD in Physics from Stanford University and BA in Physics from Johns Hopkins University.

Portola Valley, California, USA

Events:

ACGA Exhibition at the Palo Alto Reseach Center (PARC)

April 1-June 30

Palo Alto Research Center (www.parc.com)
3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto (off Page Mill Road)
3 months from April – June of ’09

Goshogawara International Woodfire Festival 2009 - JAPAN

July 1-July 31

Artist-in-Residence Program

Tsugaru Kanayama Pottery, Goshogawara-shi, Aomori-ken, JAPAN
http://makigama.org

 

Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival 2009

July 11-July 12
10am-5pm

Palo Alto Art Center, Embarcadero & Newell Road, Palo Alto
http://www.acga.net/

Featured Artist of the Day ~ Fred Yokel, Ceramic Artist, Ceramic Artist featured in the ACGA @ PARC

Jun 15th, 2009 by admin | 0

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Fred Yokel

For the past 4 or 5 years I have been concentrating on these voluminous, non-anatomically-correct figures. They typically have large legs and lower portions and become smaller in the torso area and head. I like to show actions and emotions in their poses rather than detailed facial expressions, thus the heads are usually minimally expressive. I am also very interested in surface texture and continue to search for new inspiration for finishes on my pieces. I find new ideas looking at geologic formations, plant textures and weathered surfaces, both natural and man-made.

oh-yea-watch-this.jpg

Titled “Oh Yeah? Watch This”

Most of the pieces are built using the coil method. I use coils that are quite fat and flatten them to make them taller before attachment. I like to call them sloils–kind of a combination slab and coil. I typically start with the feet and work my way up coaxing the clay to get the flow of the stance that I am striving for.

you-mean-like-this.jpg

Titled “You Mean Like This”

Inspiration for poses comes from many places–my kids, Yoga, dance, baseball, Cirque du Soleil. I often sketch poses before I begin so I can refine them and also so I don’t forget them. There are so many possibilities. Many of the pieces express humor. I like to laugh and believe that laughter is therapeutic, so it is actually complimentary for someone to laugh while viewing my work.

it-was-kind-of-bent.jpg

Titled “It Was Kind of Bent”

Fred Yokel
Studio: 408-433-4720
email: fred@drbmar.com

Fred’s work is currently featured at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

i-dont-get-it.jpg

Titled “I Don’t Get It”

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ACGA Members Exhibition

Wednesday, April 1 through Tuesday, June 30

ACGA is pleased to work with PARC to create this exhibition of 26 ACGA Exhibiting Members at this world class research center in Silicon Valley.

3333 Coyote Hill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA
650-812-4000

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Next Event:

July 11-12, 2009           ACGA’s Palo Alto Clay and Glass

                                      Palo Alto Art Center

                                      Corner of Newell and Embacadero

                                      Palo Alto, CA

 

Carol Wedemeyer, Ceramic Artist featured in the ACGA @ PARC

Apr 9th, 2009 by admin | 0

Carol Wedemeyer’s work will be in in display at:

Palto Alto Research Center

(650.812.4489)

April 6th ~ June 30, 2009

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Her work is also displayed at Ruby’s in San Francisco

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Carol is a member of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California
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carol@carolwedemeyer.org

Carol’s work is also prominently featured in the Kapowich Art Gallery (Seminar Room)

Featured Artist of the Day ~ Sandy Kinzie, Ceramics Artist

Jan 31st, 2009 by admin | 0

Sandy Kinzie

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Artist’s Statement

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After more than a decade my enthusiasm for creating ceramic pieces is
boundless. I’ve taken many classes and countless wonderful workshops,
learning something helpful from every potter/teacher, especially my
husband, Bob.

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Through the exploration of many processes, I find myself drawn to both the
wheel and texture. I’m most fascinated by functional pots. Hand building
teapots, vases, and a variety of platters from textured thrown slabs is a
constant challenge. My husband, a long time professional potter, is my slab
maker.

 

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I like to create pieces that others are drawn to while I’m constantly
trying to improve the design and functionality of my work. I love
to make bowls on the wheel, then explore a variety of glazes.

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The other area of fascination is working with colored clays. I sometimes
use the colored loaves that I create from different colored clays by
themselves. At other times I laminate them in thin slices on a plain
background and then create a form. The exploration goes on!

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The largest collection of Bob & Sandy Kinzie Ceramics is featured at
KAPOWICH REAL ESTATE, in the Kapowich Art Gallery.

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Sandy Kinzie
sbkinzie@charter.net

Next Event:

July 11-12, 2009           ACGA’s Palo Alto Clay and Glass

                                      Palo Alto Art Center

                                      Corner of Newell and Embacadero

Palo Alto, CA

Featured Artist of the Day ~ Lee Middleman, Ceramic Artist

Jan 2nd, 2009 by admin | 0

Lee Middleman

In my ceramic forms, I seek to create shapes that reflect the curves
found in Nature and patterns and textures that emphasize the organic
interplay between order and randomness.

leea.jpg Highly Textured

 

The tactile feel and visual look of surface textures are essential to my
pieces. My recent work is focused on creating textures by deeply
impressing patterns into thrown cylinders without distorting the overall
shape. The cylinder is then expanded from only the inside to create the
final form. This technique allows the pattern to evolve as the clay
twists and expands. As the pattern adjusts to the shape and function
of the vessel, it becomes reflective of Nature’s adaptation to the form -
as the size and shape of a reptile’s scales gradually vary along its body

lee-handbuiltstoneware.jpgHand Built Stoneware

 

For high-fire pieces, the glazing process enhances the natural aesthetic
of the order and randomness. Thinly glazed surfaces highlight the
macropatterns and reveal the stoneware clay’s micro-texture created
during the expansion process.

Wood Fire:

This body of work is created and fired in wood kilns in Japan, Korea,
and China. It is for exhibition and sale in these countries only.
Simple textures and surfaces are used to compliment the fire effects.

almond-vase.jpgWood Fired

“For wood fired pieces, the firing process enhances the
natural aesthetic of the order and randomness.”

leewood-fire.jpgWood Fired

 

My goal is to pursue the interplay of shape, surface texture, ordered
patterns, and random effects so that work is created that intrigues
the eye and demands to be touched.

lee1.jpg Highly Textured

 

 Lee’s work is proudly displayed in our Ceramic Art Gallery!

 

Website: www.LeeMiddleman.com

E-Mail: Lee@LeeMiddleman.com


Click here for the Galleries displaying Lee’s work

 

Lee is a member of The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, (ACGA).

Lee Middleman

Pottery & Ceramic Art

In Lee’s signature work, he throws classic forms and uses surface textures to give them energy and vitality resulting in art that is both pleasing and alive.  “I seek to create patterns and textures that emphasize the organic interplay between order and randomness found in Nature.”  Lee uses multiple glazes to intensify the dynamic tension in his surfaces.  Although functional, his work is often prized as decorative.

Lee has been recognized by many national juried competitions in the United States including “Feats of Clay,” “Strictly Functional Pottery National,” “California Clay Competition,” and “Ink & Clay.”  In 2003, he was accepted into the World Ceramic Competition, World Biennale in Icheon, Korea.  Museums in Greece, China, Korea and Japan have collected his work. He combines his ceramic career with his strong interest in Asian cultures by accepting invitations to several artist-in-residencies or ceramic woodfire festivals in Asia each year.

His art has also been reviewed in many publications, including Ceramics Monthly as well as international magazines and books.  Lee has been interviewed on television in the United States and Japan.

Lee is Past-President of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists.  He is a founding member and the North American chairman of the International Ceramic Artists Association.  He holds a PhD in Physics from Stanford University and BA in Physics from Johns Hopkins University.

Portola Valley, California, USA

Featured Artist of the Day ~ Linda Mau, Artist & Instructor

Jan 2nd, 2009 by admin | 0

 

 

Linda Hansen Mau

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“Form and surface are very important to me as an artist. I work
with simple, mathematical shapes using both clay and steel.”

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My sculpture is about relationships: art and science, tradition
and progress, function and style.

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“As life becomes increasingly complicated and demanding of our
attention, my artwork becomes more and more quiet.”

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“Through simplicity of design and surface, I hope to provide a
peaceful place in this busy world.”

 

408-446-2792
Linda@Lmau.com

 

 

Art Show & Sale December 13/14 Featuring Artist of the Day ~ Clay Planet’s Matt Hoogland, Ceramic Artist and Instructor

Dec 11th, 2008 by admin | 0

 Art Show & Sale at Blossom Hill Crafts

Matt Hoogland

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Co-Owner of Clay Planet
Ceramic Supplies

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My time in the classroom was well spent, earning two consecutive “Best of Show” Honors in ceramic competition, and winning the Senior Fine Art Award. I spent most of my spare time when not in class in the ceramics lab throwing as much as I could,
sometimes after school hours had ended. As I like to say, I must have “Mud in the Blood.”

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I now teach ceramics myself in a weekly class at BHC in Los Gatos CA.
I’ve shown my work in many local galleries, studio sales, and art tours.

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Recently I’ve been concentrating on the wood firing process, and the saggar firing process. I have joined a group of potter friends in constructing two wood burning kilns, a soda kiln, and a salt kiln in the Spring Valley hills outside San Jose CA. Working with my friends to build and fire these kilns from the ground up has been one of the most rewarding ceramic experiences of my life.

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My enthusiasm for sharing ideas has inspired my regular teaching habits, and I now include leading off site beach pit firings, and specialty workshops in Saggar firing.

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I hope to start my own teaching studio one day.
Hopefully I might see some of you there.

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CLICK HERE for Matt’s Website


CLICK HERE for the website of Clay Planet


Clay Planet 408.295.8717

Note: Matt’s work is also work is proudly on display in our office, The Kapowich Gallery

Ceramics Show & Sale Dec 7th 8th & 9th! ~ Featured Artist of the Day ~ Steve Salisian, Photographer, Ceramic Artist & Instructor

Dec 6th, 2008 by admin | 0

Ceramics Show and Sale –

Benefit for San Jose City College

Sunday, Dec 7 12:00p to 6:00p

at San Jose City College, San Jose, CA

 

The event runs from Dec 7 to 9.  Opens on Sunday the 7th at noon until 6pm.
Monday, Dec 8  from noon to 8pm and Tuesday, Dec 9  from noon to 6pm.

Professional and student artists will exhibit and sell a wide range of hand-crafted ceramics, including dinnerware, teapots, sculptures, Ikebana-style vases, and more.

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Steve Salisian taught Ceramics and Photography at San Jose City
College from 1968 to 1998. He continues to “hang out” there as a
volunteer assistant in Ceramics.

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Steve works with small forms in porcelain and stoneware focusing on variations
of pouring and drinking vessels.

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Combining wheel-throwing and hand-building in a single piece,
Steve emphasizes both decoration and function, utilizing various
textures, and decorative handles and spouts.

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A resident of Aptos, CA since 1974, Steve has been a frequent
participant in Santa Cruz County Open Studio Tours, and has
exhibited in many local regional and national shows.

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Steve enjoys traveling and photographing various events, cultures
and environments in Europe and Asia.

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He has done extensive photographic work at the Carnival in Venice,
Bali, Indonesia, China, and most recently in Vietnam.

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The largest collection of Steve Salisian Photography and Ceramics is featured at
KAPOWICH REAL ESTATE, in the Kapowich Art Gallery.

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Steve’s work can also be seen at the Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery on Cannery Row in Monterey.

M.P.A.F. Gallery
Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation
www.MPAF.org
425 Cannery Row, Monterey Ca.93940
831- 655-126
(across from the Chart House and Monterey Plaza Hotel)
Open daily from 11AM to 5Pm.

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steves@pacbell.net

Open Studio this Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7! ~ Featured Artist of the Day ~ Lee Middleman, Ceramic Artist ~

Dec 5th, 2008 by admin | 0

Lee M Middleman
Portola Valley, California, USA

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Lee’s Open Studio
December 6-December 7
10am to 5pm
At Lee’s Studio in Portola Valley

Lee’s work is currently on exhibit at:
“California Clay from ACGA”
at the Art Space Gallery, Fresno City College
Tuesday, November 4 through Friday, December 5
Gallery Hours: Tues 10-5, Wed/Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-2.

Lee Middleman’s work entitled Sunflower 2007 has been acquired by The Ceramics Collection of the Olympic City of Maroussi. Athens, Greece.

Lee’s work was recently published in the book Selections of Ceramic Art From International Masters published by the 2008 International Ceramic Forum in Zibo, China.

Finally, Lee is founding member and North American Chair of the newly established International Ceramic Artists Association.

In Lee’s signature work, he throws classic forms and uses surface textures to give them energy and vitality resulting in art that is both pleasing and alive. “I seek to create patterns and textures that emphasize the organic interplay between order and randomness found in Nature.” Lee uses multiple glazes to intensify the dynamic tension in his surfaces. Although functional, his work is often prized as decorative.

lee-handbuiltstoneware.jpglee-middleman-asian-vase-1.jpg

Lee has been recognized by many national juried competitions in the United States including “Feats of Clay,” “Strictly Functional Pottery National,” “California Clay Competition,” and “Ink & Clay.” In 2003, he was accepted into the World Ceramic Competition, World Biennale in Icheon, Korea. Museums in China, Korea and Japan have collected his work. He combines his ceramic career with his strong interest in Asian cultures by accepting invitations to several artist-in-residencies or ceramic woodfire festivals in Asia each year.

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His art has also been reviewed in many publications, including Ceramics Monthly as well as international magazines and books. Lee has been interviewed on television in the United States and Japan.

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Lee is Past-President of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists. He holds a PhD in Physics from Stanford University and BA in Physics from Johns Hopkins University.

Website: www.LeeMiddleman.com

E-Mail: Lee@LeeMiddleman.com

Click here for the Galleries displaying Lee’s work

 

Lee is a member of The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, (ACGA).

Lee Middleman’s work entitled “Sunflower - Desert Series 2007″ has
been selected by juror Judith Schwartz for the “Feats of Clay XXI 2008″
exhibition at the Lincoln Arts & Cultural Foundation in Lincoln CA. The
work was one of 80 selected from a field of 1100 entries by 500 artists.
The national exhibition of contemporary ceramic art is held annually at
the Gladding, McBean Terra Cotta Factory.

Several ceramic works by Lee Middleman were selected for

Ink & Clay 34.
This annual competition, established in 1971, of prints, drawings and
ceramic ware is sponsored by the Kellogg University Art Gallery of
CalState Poly U in Pomona. Lee creates shapes that reflect the curves
found in Nature and patterns and textures that emphasize the organic
interplay between order and randomness.

Hi – I recently returned from a ceramics forum in Zibo, China. My work was accepted by a private Chinese museum and also appears in a new international ceramic art book, “Selections of Ceramic Art From International Masters”. Stateside, I have produced a new series of work influenced by Korean artists who visited my studio this year.

Come visit and see the book and my newest work like the Snowfall Globe image attached here.

Open Studio Sale

 

Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2008
10am to 5pm

 

16 Coalmine View
Portola Valley,
650.851.0295

 

For directions call or visit my website.

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Featured Artist of the Day ~ Fred Yokel, Ceramic Artist

Dec 5th, 2008 by admin | 0

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Fred Yokel

For the past 4 or 5 years I have been concentrating on these voluminous, non-anatomically-correct figures. They typically have large legs and lower portions and become smaller in the torso area and head. I like to show actions and emotions in their poses rather than detailed facial expressions, thus the heads are usually minimally expressive. I am also very interested in surface texture and continue to search for new inspiration for finishes on my pieces. I find new ideas looking at geologic formations, plant textures and weathered surfaces, both natural and man-made.

oh-yea-watch-this.jpg

Titled “Oh Yeah? Watch This”

Most of the pieces are built using the coil method. I use coils that are quite fat and flatten them to make them taller before attachment. I like to call them sloils–kind of a combination slab and coil. I typically start with the feet and work my way up coaxing the clay to get the flow of the stance that I am striving for.

you-mean-like-this.jpg

Titled “You Mean Like This”

Inspiration for poses comes from many places–my kids, Yoga, dance, baseball, Cirque du Soleil. I often sketch poses before I begin so I can refine them and also so I don’t forget them. There are so many possibilities. Many of the pieces express humor. I like to laugh and believe that laughter is therapeutic, so it is actually complimentary for someone to laugh while viewing my work.

it-was-kind-of-bent.jpg

Titled “It Was Kind of Bent”

Fred Yokel
Studio: 408-433-4720
email: fred@drbmar.com

Fred’s work is currently featured at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

i-dont-get-it.jpg

Titled “I Don’t Get It”

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Fred has some pieces in San Francisco at SFarc:SF Architecture
732a Chenery Street
San Francisco, CA 94131