Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Brendan Tang. As a Gen X artist, he describes himself as being from the remix generation using the concept of hybridity to blend historical influences with current technology in his multimedia sculptures. In our interview we talk about the Joss paper tradition and his recent exhibition "Reluctant Offerings," which features a full-scale Ford F-150 made from watercolor paper and wood that is a burnt offering to ancestors. We also discuss blending Ming Dynasty forms and mechanical techno-pop elements in his much-acclaimed ceramic series Manga Ormulu. Brendan is based in Vancouver, BC where he teaches at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design. To see examples of his work visit www.brendantang.com.

This interview is part of Canada Week, highlighting Canadian makers in the run up to the Ceramic Congress. Canada is the host country for this international online conference, which is happening May 27th- 31st. You can register for the five-day conference for only $10 at www.ceramic.school/the-ceramics-congress.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it's May, which means we are celebrating the 9th birthday of the podcast. To help celebrate I'm asking you to contribute $9 to support this season of the show. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler. If you join Patreon today you can access perks like t-shirts, water bottles, and other podcast swag, as well as having access to the Patreon exclusive Tales from the Vault podcast, which features remastered episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community! With your support I can keep this show rolling into its 10th season.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Kaitlyn Brennan. Based in Merrickville, ON, she makes a line of terracotta pottery decorated with vibrant floral patterns and pop imagery. In our interview we talk about avenues for Canadians to learn ceramics, wholesaling to Canada-made shops, and her love of roller derby. In addition to her studio practice, she is the director of the Gloucester Pottery School, which offers ceramic classes in the Ottawa area. To see examples of her work visit www.kaitlynbrennan.com.

This interview is part of Canada Week, highlighting Canadian makers in the run up to the Ceramic Congress. Canada is the host country for this international online conference, which is happening May 27th- 31st. You can register for the five-day conference for only $10 at www.ceramic.school/the-ceramics-congress. I'll be interviewing Greg Payce and Katrina Chaytor on the main stage on Thursday May 27th at 7pm EST. I'd love to have podcast fans in attendance for this online gathering, so I hope to see you there.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it's May, which means we are celebrating the 9th birthday of the podcast. To help celebrate I'm asking you to contribute $9 to support this season of the show. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler. If you join Patreon today you can access perks like t-shirts, water bottles, and other podcast swag, as well as having access to the Patreon exclusive Tales from the Vault podcast, which features remastered episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community! With your support I can keep this show rolling into its 10th season.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Julie Moon. A multi-talented maker based in Toronto, Moon makes sculptural forms approaching the human body from different perspectives. In the past she frequently sculpted the figure but now makes more amorphous forms that become canvases for geometric patterns. In our interview we talk about her time working in fashion, how to balance vibrant colors, and letting a work in process evolve over time. To see examples of her work visit www.juliemoon.com.

This interview is part of Canada Week, highlighting Canadian makers in the run up to the Ceramic Congress. Canada is the host country for this international online conference, which is happening May 27th- 31st. You can register for the five-day conference for only $10 at www.ceramic.school/the-ceramics-congress. I'll be interviewing Greg Payce and Katrina Chaytor on the main stage on Thursday May 27th at 7pm EST. I'd love to have podcast fans in attendance for this online gathering, so I hope to see you there.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it's May, which means we are celebrating the 9th birthday of the podcast. To help celebrate I'm asking you to contribute $9 to support this season of the show. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler. If you join Patreon today you can access perks like t-shirts, water bottles, and other podcast swag, as well as having access to the Patreon exclusive Tales from the Vault podcast, which features remastered episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community! With your support I can keep this show rolling into its 10th season.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Magdolene Dykstra. Her raw clay sculptures depict a shifting biosphere of cells morphing to fill the environment they inhabit. The work highlights both the micro and macro effects of overpopulation and centers around the question "What is the role of the individual within the horde"? In our interview we talk about the concept of Polyanthroponemia, building large scale works with press molded parts, and using ceramic pigments for works on paper. Magdolene just finished a Visiting Artist in Residence at Concordia University and is now based in St. Catharines, Ontario.

To see examples of her work visit www.magdolenedykstra.com.

This interview is part of Canada Week, highlighting Canadian makers in the run up to the Ceramic Congress. Canada is the host country for this international online conference, which is happening May 27th- 31st. You can register for the five-day conference for only $10 at www.ceramic.school/the-ceramics-congress. I'll be interviewing Greg Payce and Katrina Chaytor on the main stage on Thursday May 27th at 7pm EST. I'd love to have podcast fans in attendance for this online gathering, so I hope to see you there.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it's May, which means we are celebrating the 9th birthday of the podcast. To help celebrate I'm asking you to contribute $9 to support this season of the show. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler. If you join Patreon today you can access perks like t-shirts, water bottles, and other podcast swag, as well as having access to the Patreon exclusive Tales from the Vault podcast, which features remastered episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community! With your support I can keep this show rolling into its 10th season.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Martina Lantin. Over the past twenty years she has explored many facets of terracotta pottery, drawing from Italian Renaissance maiolica and Persian slipware. In our interview we talk about her passion for terracotta, developing patterns under and over glazes, and stewarding the acclaimed ceramics program at the Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary, where she has been teaching since 2014. To see examples of her work visit www.mlceramics.com.

This interview is part of Canada Week, highlighting Canadian makers in the run up to the Ceramic Congress. Canada is the host country for this international online conference, which is happening May 27th- 31st. You can register for the five-day conference for only $10 at www.ceramic.school/the-ceramics-congress. I'll be interviewing Greg Payce and Katrina Chaytor on the main stage on Thursday May 27th at 7pm EST. I'd love to have podcast fans in attendance for this online gathering, so I hope to see you there.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it's May, which means we are celebrating the 9th birthday of the podcast. To help celebrate I'm asking you to contribute $9 to support this season of the show. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler. If you join Patreon today you can access perks like t-shirts, water bottles, and other podcast swag, as well as having access to the Patreon exclusive Tales from the Vault podcast, which features remastered episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community! With your support I can keep this show rolling into its 10th season.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Amy Smith. Her porcelain pots are decorated with female nudes delicately drawn with slip inlay. The translucent glazes pull the cobalt out of the inlay accentuating the movement of hair, hips and other aspects of the pose. In our interview we talk about the emotive power of the drawn figure and how running and movement influence her work. To see examples, visit www.amysmithporcelain.com.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it's May, which means we are celebrating the 9th birthday of the podcast. To help celebrate I'm asking you to contribute $9 to support this season of the show. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler. If you join Patreon today you can access perks like t-shirts, water bottles, and other podcast swag, as well as having access to the Patreon exclusive Tales from the Vault podcast, which features remastered episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community! With your support I can keep this show rolling into its 10th season.

I want to give a shout out to the KC Clay Guild for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. I also want to encourage everyone to apply for their annual Teabowl National, which will be juried this year by Erica Iman. This is always a great show with pieces ranging from teabowls for the Japanese tea ceremony to sculptural interpretations of the iconic drinking vessel. This year's exhibition will have a $500 Best in Show, as well as other prizes including purchase and equipment awards. Apply today before their June 25th deadline at kcclayguild.org/apply.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Adrienne Eliades. From her Vancouver, Washington studio she makes highly decorated functional pots that draw from mid-century modern patterns and aesthetics. In our interview we talk about developing confidence as a teacher, using die-cut stencils, and her role as program coordinator for Idyllwild's Hot Clay summer program. For more information visit www.adrienneeliades.com.

Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, it's May, which means we are celebrating the 9th birthday of the podcast. To help celebrate I'm asking you to contribute $9 to support this season of the show. You can get involved by making a donation through the Pay Pal donation portal at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/donate or you can make a monthly pledge at patreon.com/redclayrambler. If you join Patreon today you can access perks like t-shirts, water bottles, and other podcast swag, as well as having access to the Patreon exclusive Tales from the Vault podcast, which features remastered episodes that are no longer available on major podcast apps. Thanks for listening and being part of the Red Clay Rambler community! With your support I can keep this show rolling into its 10th season.

I want to give a shout out to the KC Clay Guild for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. I also want to encourage everyone to apply for their annual Teabowl National, which will be juried this year by Erica Iman. This is always a great show with pieces ranging from teabowls for the Japanese tea ceremony to sculptural interpretations of the iconic drinking vessel. This year's exhibition will have a $500 Best in Show, as well as other prizes including purchase and equipment awards. Apply today before their June 25th deadline at kcclayguild.org/apply.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Janet Koplos. A noted critic and writer, Janet has published over 2000 articles and essays since she started writing about art in 1976. From 1990 to 2009 she was senior editor in Art in America and has authored numerous books, including her most recent What Makes a Potter: Functional Pottery in America Today. In our interview we talk about the role of the critic in our time, the key to editing other writers' words, and documenting the lives of over fifty potters for her book. For more information visit Janet's author page at Schiffer publishing.

On today's AMACO Community Corkboard we have the 29th Annual Saint Croix Valley Pottery Tour happening May 7-9, 2021. The tour will be held all online this year and feature sixty-four of the country's best potters. For more information visit www.minnesotapotters.com or follow @stcroixvalleypotterytour on Instagram for previews and updates.

I want to send a special thank you to ClayShare for sponsoring the podcast. Through their online ceramic education platform, they offer hundreds of full-length classes, as well as thousands of instructional videos that can be streamed straight to your smart TV or compatible device. They offer a wide range of topics that are perfect for the beginner to the experienced potter. With your membership you will receive weekly live tutorial broadcasts, access to virtual workshops with well-known artists, and special discounts on ceramic supplies. If you sign up today use the offer code Rambler25 to receive a 25% discount on your first three months. To sign up today visit clayshare.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Ryan Wilson Kelly. He works in both clay and papier-mache to make figure sculptures and vessels that are theatrically staged within narrative scenes. In this interview we talk about the influence of puppetry, essentializing facial expressions, and how humor can be an entry point for narrative work. Ryan's exhibition Anxious Assembly is currently on display until May 30th at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia. For more information on Ryan visit www.ryanwilsonkelly.com.

I want to send a special than you to ClayShare for sponsoring the podcast. Through their online ceramic education platform, they offer hundreds of full-length classes, as well as thousands of instructional videos that can be streamed straight to your smart TV or compatible device. They offer a wide range of topics that are perfect for the beginner to the experienced potter. With your membership you will receive weekly live tutorial broadcasts, access to virtual workshops with well-known artists, and special discounts on ceramic supplies. If you sign up today use the offer code Rambler25 to receive a 25% discount on your first three months. To sign up today visit clayshare.com.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Cassils. Their performance-based work often utilizes physical force and exertion as a metaphor for struggle and survival. In our interview we talk about creating pieces that are in dialogue with past artists, the role the audience plays as observer within a performance, and how they use their body as both a material and tool in their work. To see examples, visit www.cassils.net.

I want to send a special than you to ClayShare for sponsoring the podcast. Through their online ceramic education platform, they offer hundreds of full-length classes, as well as thousands of instructional videos that can be streamed straight to your smart TV or compatible device. They offer a wide range of topics that are perfect for the beginner to the experienced potter. With your membership you will receive weekly live tutorial broadcasts, access to virtual workshops with well-known artists, and special discounts on ceramic supplies. If you sign up today use the offer code Rambler25 to receive a 25% discount on your first three months. To sign up today visit clayshare.com.