NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL : LIVELY EXPERIMENTS at Brown University, David Winton Bell Gallery

For my students and for those who were unable to get to NCECA 2015, some images from this amazing show.  Quality of the photos are not great but if so inspired you can check any of these artists out on the web for better images.  Jurors for this year’s exhibition are Linda Christianson, Minnesota studio potter; Jo-Ann Conklin, Director of the Bell Gallery; and Anders Ruhwald, Head of Ceramics, Cranbrook Academy of Art which made for a very diverse show of contemporary ceramics.

Ned Day, Loopapalooza III, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Eva Kwong, Kermes, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Jin Kim, Heteronymous, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Ginnifer O’Keefe, Bazket in Yeller, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Jessika Edgar, The Thumb, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

John Utgaard, Sink, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Virginia Pates, The Lower Parking Lot, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Nancy Green, Wood Fired Hollow Square Tray, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Jessika Edgar, Seated Woman, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Bonnie Seeman, Vase, 2013, View 1, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Bonnie Seeman, Vase, 2013, View 2, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Bonnie Seeman, Vase, 2013, View 3, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Vlad Basarab, The Archaeology of Memory-Large Book, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Paolo Porelli, Pink Shout, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Joshua Clark, A Handle, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Karin Karinson Nilsson, We Take A Deep Breath, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Aaron Nelson, Pixel, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Aaron Nelson, Pixel, 2013, detail, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

John Rohlfing, Untitled, 2012, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Peter Pincus, Urns, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Clay Leonard, Oval Nesting Bowl Set, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Liza Riddle, Closed Form #321, 2014, View from side, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Liza Riddle, Closed Form #321, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Marissa Neuman, 90 Degrees and Sunny, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Ling Chun, Moving Landscape, 2013, View 1, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Ling Chun, Moving Landscape, 2013, View 2, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Andrea Marquis, Nightshade, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Donna Cole, Regeneration II, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Lauren Karle, Arroz con Leche with Adriana, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Zac Spates, Firebox Pitcher, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Jeremy Ayers, Circle Box, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Matt Repsher, Arch Bottle, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Craig Hartenberger, Structure 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Sean Michael Gallagher, Lost and Found, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Phillip Finder, Teapot 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Christy Wittmer, Scavenged, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Christy Wittmer, Scavenged, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Zimra Beiner, Grey Alphabet, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Zimra Beiner, detail Grey Alphabet, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Young Mi Kim, Vessel 1, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Gertrude Graham Smith, Tall Bonbon Vase, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Matthew Towers, Catastasis Vase Form Number 16, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Thomas Lane, Suburban Predators, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Katherine Taylor, Texas Land Body 6, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Kate Roberts, Figure One, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Lorna Meaden, Shot Glasses, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Jeremy Brooks, Shinowear, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Jeremy Brooks, Coming Out, 2013, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Ivan Albreht, Re-deconstructed Platter, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Brooks Oliver, Wobble Vessels, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Brooks Oliver, Wobble Vessels, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Brooks Oliver, Wobble Vessels, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Raymond Rorke, Setting for Celadon 1, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Janet Macpherson, Monk, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

YunWook Mun, POOF 2.0, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

YunWook Mun, POOF 2.0, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Ian Thomas, 18 Inch Lift, 2014, Lively Experiments, NCECA 2015 BIENNIAL

Val M. Cushing at the Providence Art Club, NCECA 2015

What a gem of a show.  Over the years I have heard many stories about Val Cushing and I am sorry never to have met him.  By all accounts he was one of the best teachers and a great potter.  This is a quote by Val Cushing, simple and true.

“It is in nature that I find the rich colors, the dynamic textures and the harmonious forms I love to make”    

Val M. Cushing

 

Val M. Cushing, Footed Vase, 1959, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Pitcher 1980s, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Soup Tureen with bowls, 1997, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Teapot 1990’s, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2002, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Soup Tureen with Tray, 2006, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2006, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, 2011, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2011, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Casserole 2013, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

Val M. Cushing, Casserole 2013 – detail of handle, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

My final quote is one that I aspire to and I imagine most potters do too.

 “I aspire to make beautiful pottery – some to be used and some to function visually as sculpture”  Val M. Cushing

La Mesa, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

La Mesa is a show put on by Avra Leodas Director of Santa Fe Clay and held during the annual NCECA conference.  The quality of the show is awesome and Avra puts hours into making it all happen.  I can’t wait to see La Mesa in Kansas City 2016!

Instead of using my iPhone to take these photos I used my new camera, which sadly I do not know how to use and thus these are not great photos.  I need to learn about white balance and get Photoshop.  All in good time!  Enjoy!

Farraday Nesome at La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Martina Lantin, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Betsey Williams, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Mike Helke, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Jason Bige Burnett, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Liz Summerfield, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Holly Walker, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Hayne Bayless, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

HP Bloomer IV, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Amy Smith, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Ben Carter, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Reena Kashyap, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Ron Myers, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Peter Beasecker, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Chris Staley, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Brenda Lichman, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Liz Quackenbush, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Ursula Hargens, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Liz Quackenbush, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Camila Friedman-Gerlicz, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Josh DeWeese, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Sam Chung, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Peter Pincus, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Peter Pincus, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Courtney Martin, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Ben Krupka, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Sean O’Connell, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Jill Oberman, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Brett Freund, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Giselle Hicks, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Tom Jaszczak, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

John Glick, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Michael Corney, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Maggie Mae Beyeler, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Tyler Lotz, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Jill Franke, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Mike Jabbur, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Lynn Smiser Bowers, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Donna Polseno, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Chris Gustin, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Brian Taylor, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Doug Peltzman, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Kate Inskeep, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Andrew Gilliatt, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Kirk Lyttle, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Paul Donnelly, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Lorna Meaden, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Judith Salomon, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Dennis Sipiorski, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Matt Repsher, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Shoko Teruyama, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Hide Sadohara, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Sandy Simon, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Julia Galloway, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Susan Dewsnap, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Simon Levin, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Stuart Gair, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Margaret Bohls, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Posey Bacapoulos, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Julie Johnson, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Steven Godfrey, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Ryan McKerley, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Justin Lambert, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Gail Kendall, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Karen Thuesen Massaro, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Kari Radasch, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Jim Koudelka, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Kent McLaughlin, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Shalene Valensuela, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Claudia Olds Goldie, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Lindsay Oesterritter, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Mary Barringer, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Lisa Orr, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Bruce Cochrane, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Priscilla Mouritzen, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

John Oles, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Jennifer Allen, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Susan Filley, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Debra Fritts, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Steven Hill, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Deborah Schwartzkopf, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Julianne Harvey, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Naomi Cleary, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Andy Shaw, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Kristin Kieffer, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

Susan Beiner, La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI

La Mesa Exhibit, NCECA 2015 Providence, RI