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Hoping you all had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you every inspiration for the coming 2012.  I just discovered an interesting article on Meredith Host’s cheerful Dot Dot Dash dinnerware.

So of course I just had to share – Meredith has found inspiration from “a ubiquitous source: toilet paper (and paper towels, too, for you squeamish folks). Host has been collecting these “overlooked patterns,” as she calls them, for more than a decade; she estimates her cache contains about 75 motifs.”

So if you are looking for some inspiration in 2012 – then looking may be no further than a wisp of paper away.

Happy Happy 2012 everyone – Hope its a good one  Debby

Wan to learn something new – have a surf around these sites

Raw Materials Dictionary / Ceramics Glaze making, Clay Ingredients www.sheffield-pottery.com

For the artist in you – try some of the tutorials at www.emptyeasel.com

and for the photographer in  you

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

happy clay days everyone

Debby

While my hands haven’t been covered in mud this week – I have been accepted into Uni to learn some more about clay, ceramics and art.

Had a beautiful lunch with fellow Revolutionary Ceramicos members Cass and Clare and was very lucky to receive one of Cass’s puppies as a Christmas gift. Woot woot

Merry Christmas from Bluey -

My Christmas tree is up and with carols resounding in the background, lights tinkling and a tipple of the cheery stuff I had the pleasure of remembering past trips, friends and family as I put the Christmas ornaments around the tree.

This years additions were six beautiful crosses from Hillgrove House in Ireland http://homepage.eircom.net/~hillgroveporcelain/index.html – beautiful porcelain trinkets and a wonderful big red heart from Lyn Gold Coast Potters www.goldcoastpotters.com and a lovely white heart rememberance of the people of Japan that went through the earthquake earlier this year. I was in Japan when my father died and we had to return to Australia – a day later the earthquake hit Japan and my heart goes out to the poeple who are still coping with the after effects.

On a ceramic note – If you are lucky enough to be able to get to Manly -Check out

The Narrative Knot: stories in ceramics Curator and artists talk, 4 December 2011 Exhibition open 2 December 2011 – 22 January 2012 by: The Australian Ceramics Association

And dont forget to check out  – ‘Mud Colony’ – a weekly blog for Clayworkers to show us what their up to in the studio

http://mudcolony.blogspot.com/

Happy Clay days everyone

Debby

I just love Belleek Porcelain.  There are some great new articles this month. Check out their website www.irishbelleek.com

A huge thank you to the Mayor of Lismore Jenny Dowell for opening our “Tres” exhibition at SCU Next Gallery Lismore.  It was a fantastic night and special thanks and hugs to Cassandra Purdon and Clare Urquhart – fellow members of Revolutionary Ceramicos.  It is a friendship which began three years ago at TAFE Lismore and it is an honour to be exhibiting with them.

Viva La Ceramic Revolution!!!!!

Sold before the opening – Such a wonderful feeling when the lady who purchased my work expressed the joy of remembering happy childhood days of Banksias, the Beach and Byron Shire.

Adriana Christianson does beautiful ceramic work and i love her blog – Check it out and be part of it –
‘Mud Colony’. Is a weekly blog for Clayworkers to show us what their up to in the studio..building community..you dont have to add to it every week but what a great blog.

http://mudcolony.blogspot.com/2011/11/document_9171.html

Sculpture in the Paddock at Bangalow Showground, During the Show Weekend: 19th and 20th November
8 local sculptors in participation with 8 local farmers have explored farming history to create a variety of sculptures including cows, family trees and chooks.
The show, curated by Dev Lengjel, shows the work of sculptors Daniel Clemmett, Suvira McDonald, Jim Blower, Samantha Collyer, Hayden Mathrik, Allen Horstmanshof, Mel Robin and Noel Hart.
Participating farmers are The Jarrettʼs, the Garrets, the McKenzieʼs, Jan Hulbert, Bob Guest, the Nobles and the OʼMeara family.

This is a new initiative and it is hoped that it will run for the next three years and involve other artists and farmers.

Jeff Mincham will be in conversation at the Jam Factory – Gallery One – Adelaide on Saturday 12 November 2pm. An inspiring ceramic artist Jeff truly is a Living Treasure.

http://www.jamfactory.com.au/now-showing.php

I truly hope to see some of you at the opening of our new exhibition:

Opening Thursday, 17 November, 5-7pm
‘Tres’ Cassandra Purdon, Deborah Gower and Clare Urquhart

(‘Tres’ is supported by Art in the Heart Lismore)

November 15 to Dec 1, 2011

NEXT Gallery

89 Magellan St, Lismore

T: 02 66223490

E: nextart@scu.edu.au

http://www.scu.edu.au/

Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Hot off the success of their 3in1 Exhibition at Bigtime Gallery in Drake, Revolutionary members, Clare Urquhart, Cassandra Purdon and Deborah Gower are bringing an updated version of their show to a wider audience via NEXT Gallery in Lismore in November.

With an Australian theme running through all three Artists work, this new exhibition showcases their individual translations into ceramics of Reef, Range and Red Dust. Clare Urquhart, Cassandra Purdon and Deborah Gower are in the final year of their Advance Diploma of Ceramics, Lismore TAFE.

Deborah Gower’s impressive Banksias are a tribute to Queensland painter Ellis Rowan. Deborah was granted special permission to look through the archives of the Qld Museum to gain inspiration for her work which serves as a reminder to us all to do what we can to save our unique native flora and fauna.

Cassandra Purdon and Clare Urquhart both interpret recent travel experiences in their own distinctive way, both women spent time working with the World Famous Hermannsburg Potters earlier in the year, and these influences can be seen in their work.

Clare captures the essence of Australia’s outback experience through her 3D abstract wall works.

While Cass uses Dogs to tell her stories as a metaphor for the human condition and how we are trapped by conventions and stereotypes, she is increasingly concerned about the way we are continually losing our freedoms in today’s society.

‘Tres’ Exhibition runs from Nov 15 to Dec 1 2011 at NEXT Gallery, 89 Magellan St Lismore NSW

Images Supplied:

Cassandra Purdon – “Kngulya” 2011 I Walk The Earth Series

Clare Urquhart – “Con – crete” 2011 Millstones Series

Deborah Gower – “Banksia VI” 2011 Living Next Door To Ellis Series