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Chicago artist/potter named Jay Strommen.inspectoring wrote: THIS IS WHAT I WANT !!!!...awesome...may I inquire where you got this from?
Also - does anyone know where I can find a chawan/teacup which has absolutely no color/paint/enamel/ ?
THanks..
Pretty much anything he makes I want. I think what you are talking about 'no color/paint/enamel' is probably 'bizen' usually 'anagama wood fired' Do a google for those and a search on ebay to see what comes up and if I'm right.
Here's a good example of bizen anagama (wood fired) yunomi (tea cup):
This guy is AMAZING! I browsed through his gallery, it's absolutely astonishing. Although some pottery seem rather uncomfortable to drink from, they're almost all masterpieces! Thanks for the link.tenuki wrote:Chicago artist/potter named Jay Strommen.
May 31st, '08, 18:29
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Uh, that's a growing family Joel...joelbct wrote:There haven't been many group shots in a bit, so here is the current collection:
And quite attractive. You've been rather reproductive lately!
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May 31st, '08, 18:36
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I'm probably shooting myself in the foot here regarding future aquisitions, but since I already own 4 of his chawans I suppose it's ok.Selaphiel wrote: That`s beautiful! Any place to order stuff from this artist? I visited the website, but could only find galleries.
He has some roots in the Warren MacKenzie / Mingeisota school so makes 'everyday' pots and sells them on ebay in addition to his gallery work. The clay he developed while studying in Japan is like a darker bizen and is quite striking and to my inexpert feel a perfect density, light but strong. The bowls have a nice feel and shaped, but as you pointed out some of them are a bit rough for actually using, although the 4 I have are all smoother and more usable than they appear in the photos (the one shown is very usable as a chawan and one of the 4 is actually great). You can often purchase them via auction or buy now for very reasonable prices at his ebay store Famous Earth.I've been exploring American potters a bit lately and discovering there is a very interesting and rich tradition here. The blue dragon creature bowl I posted in a daily thread a couple days back was made by an American ceramic artists who studied in Japan. I even found out there is an anagama kiln and group of woodfire potters 5 miles from my house!
For example, check out these priceless videos from a southern american potter..."Back when I was grinding my clay with mule..."
"Of all the ingredients that goes into the deal, the clay, the water, and the fire, maybe a little talent, That clay, it seems to be the most interesting..."
This is pottery American style. No 10 generations of masters, no pretty wood boxes, traditional cloths and certificates of authenticity. Mules, potbellies and homespun love.
May 31st, '08, 19:16
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cross posting here for posterity:
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The ones at kobo have metal interiors IIRC. Not sure if that is what you want.henley wrote:I've like these things since Chamekke first posted her pics. I may have to break down & get one. Thanx for the link (I think...).tenuki wrote:Very cool Joel. I've been eyeing these at Kobo here in Seattle...
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