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09/29/2006 09:36:46 PM |
| Nice colors. Good abstract. |
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09/29/2006 07:17:48 PM |
| Looks like some kind of themal activity map from another planet. Love all the texture and birght colors. Very nice! |
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09/28/2006 09:57:10 PM |
| that's a little different, great colors. :) |
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09/28/2006 10:48:20 AM |
"Raku originated in Japan in the 16th century, where raku vessels were and still are used in the traditional tea ceremony. It is a low-fire technique, where bisqued work is quickly heated to red hot temperature and then taken out of the kiln and reduced in wood shavings, newspaper or a similar combustible material. Raku ware is decorated with low-fire glazes, which usually contain a lot of frit. The clays used for this firing technique contain a high percentage of grog, so the work will be able to withstand the high temperature fluctuations, although this doesn't mean that other clays can't be used.
Raku ware may be sculptural, like some of the work of William K. Turner, handbuilt such as with Mitzi Morris, or wheel-thrown, like the works of Jack & Cindy Philips or Dave & Boni Deal.
Angela Smiths work 'The Elements' shows an interesting approach. She has represented the four elements earth, air, fire and water in a raku context.
Raku, with its battle with the elements of fire and smoke is an exciting technique, one that is suited to communal firings, as many dedicated workshops can testify. While it is an age-old tradition from Japan, it has found many devout followers in western ceramic communities."
Thanks for the learning expericence...10 |
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09/28/2006 12:58:53 AM |
| Stunning colors here..... Love the lustres..... |
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09/26/2006 12:26:13 PM |
| nice color but looks oversharpened |
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09/26/2006 12:11:56 AM |
| Interesting texture. That's gotta be rust? |
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09/25/2006 01:37:22 PM |
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09/25/2006 10:02:46 AM |
| This is beautiful, love the colour - so metallic. |
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09/25/2006 12:24:30 AM |
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