The Origins of Clay
by Chris GarciaIn the early eighties, the origins of clay were simple: it came in two colors and was available in rectangular, 25-pound bags. In the late eighties and in the early nineties, clay came in multiple 50…
Raku-Fired Waterproof Vases
Raku-fired vases are always popular because of their beautiful metallic sheen, but prospective buyers often ask whether it is safe to fill the vases with water. I explain that Raku firing is different…
Q&A: What are the most common pottery myths?
Surprisingly, once some potters recognize the myths present in their pottery making practices they still do not want to let them go. Listed below are some of the many myths which still circulate in th…
Seeing “Space” in “Vestige”: Kim Deok-ho’s Recent White Porcelain
by Hong JisuWhen it comes to an artistic work, the process is just as important as the result. That said, nothing is more important than reviewing the materials and methods used in addition to process, especially…
Eliza Au: Architecture, Ceramics, and the Pursuit of Serenity
For some artists, creative development follows a path of constant novelty, a perpetual search for new ways to interact with, and interpret the world. For others, creative growth moves along a more mea…
Decorating Pottery and Sculpture Without a Glaze
Why would a veteran ceramist want to stop using glazes? For 47 years I had a pottery business; I made functional pottery for the home, taught ceramics and sculpture in a New York High School; directed…