Trade Secret

How does historical research help us understand ceramics? Sequoia Miller uses his knowledge of ceramic history to inform his present scholarship, and shape his role as Deputy Director/Chief Curator of the Gardiner Museum in Toronto, Canada.

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We often do research in school, but what about when we leave academia and enter the field of ceramics. In this episode Paul Scott talks about how he integrates research into his artwork and how his artwork fuels deeper investigation.

Today's episode is brought to you by AMACO Brent. For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

Pottery might be a passion, but maybe not a full-time pursuit. On this episode of Trade Secret Adam talks with professor Mike Stumbras about teaching at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, making pottery, and how he is combining the two.

Today's episode is brought to you by AMACO Brent. For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

This season Adam leads us through the ways people work in the field of ceramics. He talks to a wide range of guests from individual makers, to architects using ceramics, to founders of art organizations. We start the season looking at two potters who approach their art from very different angles. In this interview California potter Didem Mert tells us about the business of making pots and the journey she took to get there.

Today's episode is brought to you by AMACO Brent. For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com

On season two of Trade Secret host Adam Chau delves into the professions of the field from makers to curators, and everyone in between. Look for new weekly episodes starting Feb. 28th. For more info visit www.brickyardnetwork.org/tradesecret.

Today's bonus episode features an interview with sound artist Allen West. In his conversation with Adam, they discuss composing the theme song for Trade Secret and his approach to making music.

How do we decide if a work is a magnum opus (the best single work of an artist)? Different cultures have varied language on mastery such as living treasures. Glenn Adamson and Steve Lee talk about their views on material mastery and how history has developed a system to designate an artist's "best" piece.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of Trade Secret. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt's reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.

What is the difference between a database and a network? Do all databases function the same? Do all networks utilize similar tools? Natalia Arbelaez (The Color Network) and Brian Harper (Artaxis) talk about the beginnings of gathering artists around a common thread and the growth of their organizations.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of Trade Secret. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt's reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.

Ever wonder what goes into making a glaze? Or a clay body? Some groups share their recipes everywhere and others keep it a secret. Derek Au and Bryan Hopkins share their knowledge in building their studio practice through material exploration. Derek talks about how Glazy.org operates, while Bryan discusses the differences between working with highly refined porcelain versus locally sourced clay.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of Trade Secret. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt's reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.

Ever wonder why some things are banned on social media and other content isn't? Or why art history is full of nude imagery, but we don't celebrate it in the media now? Shoji Satake and Jamie Bates Slone talk about how censorship affects their practice and how it has both promoted and hindered their reach to the general public.

Skutt is a proud sponsor of Trade Secret. Skutt Ceramic Products has been manufacturing equipment for Potters since 1953. Skutt's reputation as a pioneer in innovative kiln design continues with the 4th generation of this family-owned Business. Their KilnMaster Touchscreen controller offers a sleek, smartphone like interface, that is intuitive and packed with powerful tools that allow potters to easily program, diagnose and remotely monitor their kilns. With 5 dedicated kiln technicians on staff and the most comprehensive network of distributors across the globe, you can be assured that Skutt will be there for you before and after the sale. For more information on their line of kilns visit www.skutt.com.