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Photos by Shayah Fox www.ceramicsmonthly.org 4 october 2011 www.ceramicsmonthly.org www.ceramicsmonthly.org october 2011 5 contentsOctober 2011 volume 59, number 8 editorial 8 From the Editor Sherman Hall 10 Letters techno file 12 Mesh Size by John Britt Parsing the numbers of particle size lets us know more about how our materials will act in clays and glazes, and those numbers may even open up some creative options; and creativity is what this is all about. tips and tools 14 Tube Handles by Andrea L. K. Hansen Nope, they’re not handles made into a tube; they’re handles made inside a tube. And you can see a video of them being made on the digital edition of this issue. exposure 16 Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions reviews 52 Archie Bray Foundation 60th Anniversary Exhibitions Two exhibitions at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in Helena, Montana, “Artists From the Center” and “2011 Artists to the Edge and Resident Artists Exhibition,” showcase works by residents past and present. Reviewed by Emily Donahoe 54 Teapots: An Invitational Handmade teapots on display at the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois, show that this form can be utilitarian or expressive, but many artists investigating it find ways to combine the two. Reviewed by Antoinette Badenhorst resources 57 2012 Gallery Guide Find an exhibition venue or collection near you (or one that’s worth traveling to) in this comprehensive listing of galleries and museums. 133 Call for Entries Information on submitting work for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals. 134 Classifieds Looking to buy? Looking to sell? Look no further. 18 135 Index to Advertisers spotlight 136 The Nevica Project Almost any gallery needs an online presence in order to succeed, but it’s a different thing entirely to start an online-only gallery. 6 october 2011 www.ceramicsmonthly.org clay culture 24 Permanence and Disposability by Erin Pfeifer Ceramic materials have always made permanent utilitarian wares possible, and that permanence has been central to the aesthetics of ceramic vessels, but clay is also being used to comment on issues of impermanence and temporary use. 26 To Brick or To Click What used to be the online-only exhibition, formerly seen as a second-class show, has in some ways become the best way to promote the works a gallery has to offer. 28 A Potter s Evolution by Jessica Knapp Though the images in the book Michael Simon: Evolution, showcase work spanning one artist’s career, the contributors’ essays and discussions unite the personal with the universal, allowing the reader to gain insights into Simon’s processes and motivation, as well as their own. studio visit 30 Lisa Orr, Austin, Texas One potter finds ways to diversify her market through different product lines, resulting in a bit of stability in what can typically be an unpredictable business. features 34 On the Precipice: Brad Schwieger s Constructions 2010 by Eleanor Rae Harper A recent body of work nurtures a fascination with architecture and its potential relationships to ceramics and ceramic processes. Using landscape and scale as visual tools, Schwieger gives us a new perspective on monumental objects and our relationship to them. 36 Takashi Hinoda s Alternative Muscles by Naomi Tsukamoto Where anime meets superhero meets clay meets gallery, “friendly” cartoonish works invite curiosity from viewers, but comment on information overload. 40 The Ceramic Sprawlscape by Glen R. Brown Several artists who deal with urban and suburban sprawl as central concepts in their works do so from vantage points that fluctuate between fascination and disgust. 46 Return Voyage: Harlan House Sets Sail by Heidi McKenzie An artist some call a Canadian icon takes issue with the political and social influence of large multinational corporations. 50 MFA Factor: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities A three-year program, three well-respected instructors, and two graduate student positions open per year result in a wide range of work and approaches. 34 cover: Takashi Hinoda’s “Alternative Muscles,” exhibition view, imura art gallery, Kyoto, Japan, 2011. Photo: Kazuo Fukunaga. Courtesy imura art gallery. See page 36. www.ceramicsmonthly.org october 2011 7 from the editor respond to [email protected] I recently went to the Columbus Zoo for the capacity to impact lives and culture on a large I would choose if I were hungry—and if I’m first time in a long time, and it reminded me scale—mainly because it has impacted my life hungry and you give me a handmade bowl I that it’s a shame I don’t go to the zoo more and immediate culture on a large scale. But will sell it or trade it for food.