tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192227531617038362.post5256313255432530240..comments2024-03-18T13:21:38.338+00:00Comments on A Place Called Space: British Ceramics Biennial - Autumn 2013. Studio pottery and moreEirenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05350820845130506117noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192227531617038362.post-58904411516074639982013-11-14T19:43:01.482+00:002013-11-14T19:43:01.482+00:00I know what you mean about perfection, Olga, and I...I know what you mean about perfection, Olga, and I would usually agree with you. But in Wardell's case, I just don't know how it is possible to achieve such perfection. Even though I have met her and she has explained the process to me, I still marvel at such skill and expertise. And, they are absolutely stunning to hold and behold.<br /><br />I am extremely envious about the Wakefield - we still have not managed to get there and see the new gallery, but it is on my list of things to do in the spring. I just checked the website, and the exhibition looks very interesting and I would have loved to see it, but we will not be able to make it, I'm afraid. We are going back to Greece in mid-December and there is so much to fit in before then. Have a wonderful time!Eirenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350820845130506117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192227531617038362.post-74708131113644760932013-11-14T19:10:13.348+00:002013-11-14T19:10:13.348+00:00Having looked again at your photos, and gone to Sa...Having looked again at your photos, and gone to Sasha Wardell's website, I see what you mean about the slicing through and the delicacy. They are still a little too perfect for me, but I can clearly see that they must be very attractive.<br />I'm looking forward to seeing a ceramic exhibit/display myself tomorrow. We will be on our way to the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival for a few days, and are starting the trip with a visit to the Hepworth in Wakefield before the first concert tomorrow evening. http://www.hepworthwakefield.org/whatson/coming-soon-matthew-darbyshire-and-the-w.a.-ismay-collection/Olga Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554469124546960971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192227531617038362.post-50207851395375903932013-11-14T17:49:01.641+00:002013-11-14T17:49:01.641+00:00My favourites were those of Sasha Wardell, Olga. I...My favourites were those of Sasha Wardell, Olga. I have seen her work before and I am fortunate to own two of her bowls. I love the delicacy of the design. Her pieces are slip cast and then she slices through 3 or 4 different coats of different coloured slips revealing underlying layers which become transparent. My photographs did not do her work justice. They are beautiful and even more so when held up to the light.<br /><br />I also liked Vicky Shaw's geometric designs.Eirenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350820845130506117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192227531617038362.post-75947781921908659892013-11-14T12:08:40.729+00:002013-11-14T12:08:40.729+00:00There is an article on Mella Shaw in the current i...There is an article on Mella Shaw in the current issue of Crafts magazine - interesting stuff. My own taste draws me particularly to the work of Carina Ciscato (though more the look of your photos than that on her website) and Vicky Shaw (especially the work on the latter's website). I like the playful element of Marta Szostek's work, but as a passing amusement.Olga Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554469124546960971noreply@blogger.com