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Ceramic Sculpture Stands Out of the Crowd

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November 19

Ceramic Sculpture Stands Out of the Crowd

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The still life is a genre pursued by artists throughout the ages— either as a purely aesthetic exploration or one with symbolic meaning. But today’s painting and drawing classrooms feature water glasses and rubber grapes, with little meaning or symbolism.

There’s not far to look for inspiration in the sculptural still-life work of ceramic artist Leigh Taylor Mickelson. Her work is inspired by nature and is full of dichotomy. She explains, “The elements of natural forms act as a metaphor for the spiritual, emotional and physical extremes that exist within myself and within other people.” Her subtle forms, pared....Read More

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Steel Armatures for Stacked Sculpture

November 6

Steel Armatures for Stacked Sculpture

In 1997, I was an adjunct instructor at a local community college and was given the opportunity to teach a sculpture class. One project in the curriculum involved welding, which I had never done. I le...

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Leigh Taylor Mickelson: Still Life Comes to Life

November 1

Leigh Taylor Mickelson: Still Life Comes to Life

Ceramic artist Leigh Taylor Mickelson expresses herself emotionally in still life that includes the “Wall Gathering” series and the stacked compositions of the “Pulse” series....

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A Ceramic Artist’s Slow, Smoky Road to Success

October 12

A Ceramic Artist’s Slow, Smoky Road to Success

Imagine your ceramic art being a favorite of a well-known international collector.  That’s the case for German-born potter Gabriele Koch....

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The Art of Everyday Ceramic Dishes

October 1

The Art of Everyday Ceramic Dishes

Ellen Currans’ life changed on a day in 1960 when a truck arrived at her home to deliver a one-speed pottery wheel built from a square, green Maytag washing machine. A ceramic kiln quickly follo...

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