Today our class are supposed to be in the Saatchi gallery in London. Last night, I was checking their website just in case I might feel better and be able to go, and then realized that all exhibitions are closed today. So I rang Tony who told me that there are only four students were interested. I asked him to ring a lecturer and I rang two, and asked one of them to ring the fourth. The lecturer couldn't be reached, but Tony left a message. So, I guess it was cancelled. Believe it or not, this type of thing is not surprising to me or the other students. Artists are not necessarily equipped with organizing skills, even if they are in teaching positions.
I am reading a wonderful book, The mind in the cave, by David Lewis-Williams. I picked it as my essay material, but it is so entertaining. It is not easy to write something complex and abstract for non-exert readers, but he does it brilliantly. If you enjoyed Ice Age Art exhibition at the British Museum, I highly recommend it.
Mike has thrown more bowls for the lovely lady in U.S.A. He is taking a great care on each bowl. They look good.
I have not gone to the studio for a week. Jane told me it is still like a battlefield. I have a couple of things to get fired as they are too large for our own kiln, but I don't want to leave them in a frantic place, so I will wait.
A week ago, I left some test pieces to be fired. I haven't seen them yet.
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| A test piece with a face |
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| This part is actual testing part! |
And these two are a test piece for an idea and colours.
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| Miranda's curse and Peter |
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| Millet sprays as ear decoration. |
Today Pearl had great joy with a packet of Japanese snacks my mother sent me.
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| Every crumb I can find is mine! |
I love seeing all these new creations. Can't wait to see them fired (I hope you post them)-- and the photo of Pearl is hilarious!!
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth. I will share the photos of fired creatures here. : ) Pearl looks like an addict of certain substance! ; ) It's only peanut crackers (very yummy!).
DeleteMidori I do hope you are feeling better soon. Oh my parrot would love those millet earrings ;) Pearl has such a lovely sleek coat !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Willow. I'm trying not to get tired. I got an idea of millet earrings from ancient female deity figure from north India. : ) Pearl wold love to hear that! (I will tell her) : )
DeleteCeramics needs much patience! Great to see your new work in progress. Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteYes, Patricia, you are right. Lots of patience. Sometimes that is not enough! Thank you. Will do! : )
DeleteOh I'm sorry you are still under the weather - looks like it hasn't got in the way of your projects though - they're looking great. The bit about artists not being the most organised people made me smile - Mr K lectures in art and whereas he is actually fairly organised at work he's fairly shambolic at home but hey - that's why I love him! Pearl is looking beautiful - even with her head in a packet of snacks! Jane x
ReplyDeleteHello Jane. Thank you. I feel better than two weeks ago, although I still haven't recovered stamina and need frequent rests. As far as Mr K is organised at work, there is no problem. His lovely wife loves him even more for his a bit of chaos at home? You are a perfect couple! : ) Pearl made us laugh a lot! : D
Deletelove the millet sprays, don't blame you for not leaving your work unattended.
ReplyDeletehi Linda. It is difficul to share the studio with so many students. : O
DeleteI think I would find it very stressful sharing a workspace with other people..it's hard enough sharing one with myself. Your snowman piece with the rosy cheeks made me smile! :)
ReplyDeleteMark, I also get very stressed even though I only use it for glazing and decorating in evenings and Saturdays when there are only few people there. I have never created in it except for the big head; I was alone at that time except for one day. It would be nice if we could build a proper studio at home.
DeleteI love those test pieces! And Pearl .... well she is truly a prize. Such a fabulous photograph of her you captured. I like what you said about artists not neccesarily being most organised. I grew up with musicians and always felt that they were not as talented at business as they were at making music. I think the artistic temperament is often too sensitive to be trapped within rigid boundaries. Minerva x
ReplyDeleteHello Minerva. Thank you! : ) Pearl is often really funny. : D
DeleteSo you have both! You have got the best of two! : )