The Journal of Australian Ceramics
Vol 55 No 3 November 2016 $16
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Vol 55 No 3 November 2016
ISSN 1449-275X
Focus: Terra Nova 3D Printing Pippin Drysdale
Contents 3 EDITORIAL 5 AWARDS & GALLERY 8 SHARDS
FOCUS: TERRA NOVA
10 Guest Editorial: Janet DeBoos and Kate Dunn 12
Just Another Material – the resistance of clay by Janet DeBoos
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What’s Next for Rod Bamford? Janet DeBoos and Rod Bamford in conversation
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3D Printing Ceramics and the Advantages of Collaboration by Kate Dunn
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Fab Lab or Fib Lab? by Paul Mathieu
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New Technologies for the Ceramics Studio by Anna Calluori Holcombe
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Laser Cutting and 3D Printing Tools Tips and tricks by Graham Clarkson
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3D Printing and Tea Bowls by Chris Gustin
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Ceramic Art and Scan Technology by Fiona Fell
REGULARS 50
VIEW 1: The Devils Marbles 2016: A Transformative Direction for Pippin Drysdale by Annemie McAuliffe
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VIEW 2: About Place Lauren Castino reviews Holly Macdonald’s recent solo show
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VIEW 3: Objects of Desire: Contemporary Clay Curator Shannon Garson shares her rationale for this new exhibition
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VIEW 4: Ruth Li’s Made in China A review by Caitlyn Hurley
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STUDIO: The Death Gate and the Power of Human Touch Dan Elborne talks about his latest work-in-progress
The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 55 No 3 NOVEMBER 2016 $16 Cover: Front cover: The Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design Conference, a 3D printing workshop was hosted by the Uni of Sydney and UNSW at Pier 2/3 in Sydney in March 2016. The photo shows one of the resulting forms with variations caused by light sensor inputs, i.e. the shape changes as data from light readings is inputted into the program. Back cover: Ade Ogunniyi (from UNSW) operating the robotic 3D printer at the Pier 2/3 workshop. Photos: courtesy University of Sydney
Publication dates 1 April, 17 July, 20 November Publisher The Australian Ceramics Association PO Box 677 Alexandria NSW 1435 T: 1300 720 124 F: +61 (0)2 8072 1804 mail@australianceramics.com www.australianceramics.com
Editor Vicki Grima www.vickigrima.com.au Editorial Assistant Claire Atkins www.pinkyandmaurice.com Guest Editors Focus: Terra Nova Janet DeBoos and Kate Dunn
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Contents 67
PROFILE 1: Mahala Hill
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PROFILE 2: A Feast for her Senses Sarah Tracton talks about her residency at Northcote Pottery Supplies
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TECHNICAL: Kintsugi by Stephanie Hammill
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PROMOTION: Gaya Ceramic Arts Centre Transformation by Hillary Kane
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SURFACE THERAPY #4: Layering (Stories)
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POTTERS MARKS
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SPACES AND PLACES: Makers Gallery Carmel Purcell gives us a taste of what to expect from this new gallery
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COMMUNITY: Ceramic Matchmaking: The Cup Collaboration by Janetta Kerr Grant
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POEM: ‘cup’ written for Alistair Whyte by Jennie Gordon
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COLLABORATION: Jam Every Other Day A project by Georgia Harvey and Dawn Vachon
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EDUCATION: Creating Passion for Contemporary Ceramics in the Classroom Louise Heilpern on making pots with children
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ASSOCIATION: 2016 Australian Ceramics Open Studios
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WEDGE: An argument for appropriate evaluation methods by Anna Mallyon
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CERAMIC SHOTS: The Raw Materials of Making
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EVENT: Smoke on the Water – a progressive potters’ party
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VIEWED AND READ 1: Chester Nealie – Etched in Fire, Editor Damian Skinner A review by Louis Le Vaillant
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VIEWED AND READ 2: Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Artisans by Amber Creswell Bell A review by Jane Denison
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Editorial In Claire Atkin’s studio, aka Pinky and Maurice, Vicki and Claire enjoyed a weekend of Open Studio pinch pot and plate decorating workshops, ceramic sales and all the fun that could be squeezed into the gaps.
What a buzz Australian Ceramics Open Studios was up on the north coast of NSW. While I was meeting many of the potters in the region over that weekend, 140 plus studios around Australia welcomed over 10,000 visitors from their local communities with wonderful connections made, record sales taken, and skills and interest in ceramics and the handmade flourishing! As we build strength after the destructive 2015 office fire, and near the end of another busy, creative year here at our Square One Studios office, The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA) celebrates its 60th anniversary. What an achievement for all! With membership growing stronger and more diverse every year and our involvement broadening around Australia, I have decided to focus more on my job as TACA Executive Officer and hopefully get back into my studio. As I write this, I am packing my bags for my 4th visit to China for ICMEA, the International Ceramic Magazine Editors Association conference. Coming with me is Claire Atkins, from the north coast of NSW, who is joining The Journal of Australian Ceramics as Editor of Content in 2017. Claire has enjoyed a diverse career juggling her ceramics practice with creative jobs in public relations and cultural festivals, so she brings a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge to the role. We are both really excited about the possibilities ahead! Around this time last year, I heard from Kate Dunn about the innovative work she was doing around 3D printing and her collaborations with architects and climate scientists (part of her PhD). This lead to an invitation to Kate to guest edit this issue of the Journal. Teaming up with Janet DeBoos, a fellow participant in this broadening sector, they’ve gathered some fascinating stories about working with the latest technologies in the ceramics world telling the stories of artists from Australia and abroad. Read on and continue the discussion on the Australian Ceramics Forum. https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianceramicsforum/
Australian Ceramics Open Studios (ACOS) August 2016 Vicki visiting the North Coast Mud Trail studios of (from left) Anna-Marie Wallace, Tali Cohen-Flantz and Diana Harvey
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Awards 1 Julie Pennington, White Botanical, 2016, porcelain, handbuilt, h.33cm w.12cm, d.12cm; photo; artist; Winner Stanthorpe Art Festival 2016 Significant Work in 3D Award 2 Sue Scobie, Country, 2015, coiled porcelain and stoneware, h.17.5cm, w.20cm Photo: artist; Winner, Ignition 2016 Open Award, Sunshine Coast QLD 3 Stephen Bird, Men from Korea, 2015, clay, slip, pigment, glaze, h.57–65cm w.20cm, d.20cm; photo: courtesy Heiser Gallery Winner, 30th Gold Coast International Ceramic Award 2016 4 Cynthia Hardie and Jack Anselmi, Midden, 2016; photo: Belinda Briggs Winner 2016 Indigenous Ceramic Art Award, Shepparton Art Museum, VIC
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1 Robyn Phelan, detail of 2; see below 2 Robyn Phelan, Unbearable Promise of the Rain Cloud, 2016 ceramic sculpture and rainwater, h.300cm, w.400cm, d. 25cm Photo: Theresa Harrison, Wonky exhibition, Tinning Street Presents VIC, July 2016 3 Jane Sawyer, Rainmaker Watering Can #13, Cloud Gathering Bucket #1, Rainmaker Watering Can #13, 2016, red earthenware slip decoration, transparent glaze, tallest h.40cm; photo: Andrew Barcham Screaming Pixel; Rain Shadows, Mansfield Ceramics Gallery NSW September 2016 4 Rachael Harrex, Precarious I and II, 2016, earthenware, majolica and plaster, h.17cm, w.15cm, d.23cm; photo: artist; Gradient, Saint Cloche NSW, August 2016
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