By JDZ-Ceramic
This slab-built pottery mug was created by KLX250
Mug
2009
KLX250 (a Pottery forum member)
Potter’s Statement: [This is] from the last “Christmas” kiln firing. Info on this site has helped to eliminate pitting and crazing issues I was having. The mug is built using a pop can wrapped in paper for a slab form.
Comments by Beth: I love the patterning on the glaze. And the idea to use a paper-wrapped pop can is great! In addition to ease-of-use for making just one mug, it would be easy to make a set of matching mugs that way, too.
By JDZ-Ceramic
Mugs, perhaps more than any other ceramic form, require a potter to fully engage in thinking about the functionality of a piece. Mugs are often in daily use and as such they must be completely comfortable to use. Does the handle fit the form, allow proper room for fingers, and have a comfortable weight and shape in the hand? Is the rim smooth and rounded, thick enough for comfort as it rests against the user’s lips?
By JDZ-Ceramic
Ceramic coffee mug by Brendan Monroe on Park Life, go to Homewares.
New in 2007. Very limited Edition of 150 pcs.
Brendan Monroe is an amazingly great artist. I discovered his work at the same time I discovered art toys since his Sour figures were then being released amidst quite a bit of turmoil as I seem to recall. The toys had been shown back in 2005 at SDCC and were first scheduled for October/November of the same year, but as is often the case with vinyl figures the production experienced some delays so that even though they were at some point announced for late January 2006 they were not actually released until April 2006. The release itself was a bit chaotic since it was mostly done through pre-orders and it seemed Glen Liberman from Android 8 was doing pretty much everything by himself. You could find the Green and Brown versions in a couple of shops though, but the Red Sour was a Munky King exclusive and the Orange one which was an Android 8 exclusive was sold solely at SDCC.
These “toys” are truly fantastic figures. They are a bit scary at first sight but they are so unlike anything else and so “strange” and sculptural that for many people – including myself – they ranked among the best and most beautiful toys produced in 2006. I love them. I love their strangeness and mystery. (And, Oh joy, I even managed to buy the Green one a couple of months later from Giant Robot – the Brown one was unfortunately “sold out”).
Indeed they have all long been “Sold Out” and the only way to get one – you guessed right – is eBay. Of course the prices today for those figures are quite insane – not to say totally insane if you are aiming for a complete set (the last complete set of four on eBay sold for a little more than $800 about 2 weeks ago) – so if you really love Brendan Monroe’s work for that price you could as well get an original painting or one of his Microbes. Or for less money than you would pay for one Green or Brown Sour you can also buy one of his Potato Heads at HarnerHouse. And truly it is a mystery to me that these sculptures be still available… (Edit : A friend of mine tried to order these and they are in fact sold out. I am sorry since it was not clear at all on the site. 21 September 2007)
By JDZ-Ceramic
Hand-thrown porcelain with soft organic forms, the new line of Linda Bloomfield Ceramics at Liberty offers a beautiful play of colour and textures. Created in West London, these lovely pieces have a warm and serene style. Each cup, plate and bowl has a unique hand-crafted charm and an artistic individuality. Featuring tactile satin matt glazes and brilliant glossy interiors, the Bloomfield tableware offers a palette of aqua, lime and peach. The translucent colour glazes reveal the sweeping crafting texture. A fabulous casual tableware, the Linda Bloomfield collection offers a brilliant modern rustic style. Available from Liberty in London:
Dimple Cup - £17.95
Small Bowl (aqua) - £18.95
Large Bowl (lime) - £24.95
Small Jug - £16.95
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