I am very excited to be a part of this exhibition!
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Just found out that I received an Honorable Mention!
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My piece for the "Flashpoint-An International Wood Fire Exhibition" has arrived in Denver Colorado at the Plinth Gallery. John Balistreri was the juror and the show opens October 5th 2012 from 5pm to 10pm. The show will run for 2 months. I am very excited to be a part of this exhibition! *edit* Just found out that I received an Honorable Mention!
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These cups came out of the kiln today and the electrical plug and chord handles have been epoxied onto the surface. They are holding great but I am going to let them cure a little bit longer. Sent this out yesterday to Baltimore Clayworks Solo Cup Benefit Exhibition.
I have the 6 Baghdad batteries and have configured them in series, parallel, and series-parallel. Each has only achieved 0.01 on average with some fluctuation but this is not enough to turn on the LED light. So some more adjusting is in the future. check if copper is touching iron try another acidic liquid besides 1 year old white vinegar try to jump a car I have started working on the 6 pack Baghdad battery Taser. The first image is a wood fired vessel with a milk container top epoxied onto the surface to create a re-seal able lid. I went out to my car looking for my multimeter and its absence was noted, but I found my fuse tester for my car and gave it a try. (bottom photo) My excitement was a bit premature as I eventually realized that this tester has a battery and is searching for a completed circuit.
I will be purchasing a new multimeter tonight and am hopeful for success by the weekend! Divergence Proposal for Manifest Gallery:
An artist’s skill set is rooted in craft; the journey from craft to art is an evolutionary process for the artist. Maslow’s theory of needs shows that when basic needs are being met, the possibility for more expansive cognitive functions which leads to a sense of aesthetic order as well as fulfillment and self examination becomes available. This exhibition will provide visual evidence of Maslow’s theory and displays the artist’s innovations and shifting interest on the aesthetics. Divergence displays the functional and sculptural work of four ceramic artists as a way to inform visitors to the dichotomy of ceramics. Each artist brings to the gallery their individual explorations with the medium that showcase a broad range of work. Divergence seeks to challenge the notion of functional and sculptural artwork as a fluid transition that exposes two very diverse sides of a coin that inform one and other. Exhibiting artists functional and sculptural works together allows the audience to perceive the dualistic nature of the medium, while inviting investigation of the relationship of utilitarian and functionally impractical. . The gallery space will be divided into quarters in which each artist will display their functional and sculptural artifacts. This juxtaposition highlights the diversity of the artists and their use of the medium. Simply by placing the functional work in the gallery and relating it to conceptual work, the audience is coerced into viewing both bodies of work by artists in an unconventional context that challenges the conventions functional ceramic works face in the art world. |