Made in France: Jane Annois describes the work of some French artists who visited Australia.[ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] MON Mon Any member of a people thought to have originated in western China and currently living in the eastern delta region of Myanmar (Burma) and in west-central Thailand. DIEU DIEU Dansk International Efteruddannelse , THE FRENCH came to Melbourne. Seven ceramists from the Rhone Alpes region, near Lyon and Grenoble arrived in February 2007. They had a busy program of exhibitions and pottery pottery, the baked-clay wares of the entire ceramics field. For a description of the nature of the material, see clay. Types of Pottery It usually falls into three main classes—porous-bodied pottery, stoneware, and porcelain. expos while they were here. The Manningham Gallery Exhibition Made In France (31 January -17 February 2007), exhibited the work alongside that of the Australian potters who had spent time with them on the French pottery tours. Their visit has arisen through building strong relationships over the past 10 years and expanding the contacts through the tours. It was the pleasure of enjoying the company of these potters and discovering the ceramics ceramics (sərăm`ĭks), materials made of nonmetallic minerals that have been permanently hardened by firing at a high temperature, or objects made of such materials. that led me to begin the pottery tours to France. I wanted to share the joys of French lifestyle, food and wine, countryside, pottery and the people with fellow Australian potters. In September 2006, the pottery tour was based around our participation in two potters' markets, in Lyon the Tupiniers de Vieux Lyon and in Grenoble. Seven of us took an Australian stand, meeting ceramic This article is about ceramic materials. For the fine art, see Ceramic art. The word ceramic is derived from the Greek word κεραμικός (keramikos). artists not only from around France, but from other parts of Europe. The Lyon market represents the highest quality in ceramics, an annual event of 170 stands, that is eagerly anticipated by collectors and ceramics lovers from Europe. We were warmly received, as was our work, and were able to lock in the French visit, which had been on the agenda for several years. It took group encouragement, a full ceramic schedule and the promise of an Australian summer to entice the French away from their studios. The exhibition at Manningham Gallery was an opportunity to see ceramics Made in France and celebrate the shared experiences and inspirations of the Australian/French connections. On show was the strong forms of Jean Marc Plantier. This exhibition provides the chance for Jean Marc to exhibit what he does best, dramatic in form, subtle in decorative technique, risk-taking in the raku firing. Yves Gaget made a welcome return to Australia after six years. He is known for his 'terre vernissee', using traditional techniques with terracotta, white slip and oxide decoration. His fine decoration and sgrafitto complement his thrown functional pieces. For the other potters, it was the first time they have been to Australia: Jean Luc Taschini's thrown and altered stoneware stoneware, hard pottery made from siliceous paste, fired at high temperature to vitrify (make glassy) the body. Stoneware is heavier and more opaque than porcelain and differs from terra-cotta in being nonporous and nonabsorbent. pieces are inspired by contemporary painter, Tapies. Brigitte Long, the president of D'Argiles, the ceramic group encompassing professional ceramic artists from the Rhone-Alpes, is a sculptor who plays with the soft brush of fire in her raku hand-formed pieces. Sylvie Ruse Maillard burnishes her pieces, enriching the engobes used to decorate her hand built forms. Maryse Tavernier works in high fired porcelain porcelain [Ital. porcellana], white, hard, permanent, nonporous pottery having translucence which is resonant when struck. Porcelain was first made by the Chinese to withstand the great heat generated in certain parts of their kilns. , with soft waxy waxy (wak´se) 1. composed of or covered by wax. 2. resembling wax, especially denoting some combination of pliability, paleness, and smoothness and luster. celadon celadon Chinese, Korean, Siamese, and Japanese stoneware decorated with glazes the colour range of which includes greens of various shades, olive, blue, and gray. The colours are the result of a wash of slip (liquefied clay) containing a high proportion of iron that is glazes providing a luscious surface to her softly altered forms and crystalline Like a crystal. It implies a uniform structure of molecules in all dimensions. For example, phase change technology, widely used for rewritable optical discs, uses crystalline spots (bits) to reflect the laser beam. Amorphous, non-crystalline bits do not reflect light. glazes on gentle platters and bowls. Christian Faillat's pieces are bold. Their textures and surfaces reflect ancient inspirations. His pieces are woodfired with a pinch of salt. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Exhibiting alongside the French at Manningham, were the Australian potters who have spent time visiting studios and homes in France. They included Ric and Judy Pierce, Jane Pierce, Jane (b. Means Appleton) (1806–63) First Lady; born in Hampton, N.H. She married Franklin Pierce in 1834. Tubercular and melancholic from the loss of three sons in childhood, she played little role in her husband's political career and was known as the Annois, Mary Lou and Chris Pittard, Jena Bedson, Marymae Trench trench: see ocean. , Judy Boydell, Lorraine Taylor, Meredith Plain and Annette Martin. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An exhibition at Skepsi on Swanston Gallery French Accent offered an overview of contemporary French ceramics, representing 22 artists. A feast of fresh work, it was a chance to question the differences and the surprising similarities between ceramics from France and Australia. It was with Jean Marc Plantier and Yves Gaget's encouragement that I set up the Pottery Expo at Warrandyte nearly seven years ago, having participated in several potters' markets in France with them. This has grown to become an annual event with now expos at Federation Square, Gapsted winery win·er·y n. pl. win·er·ies An establishment at which wine is made. Noun 1. winery - distillery where wine is made wine maker near Beechworth and previously at McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park at Langwarrin. The expos follow the philosophy of the French Marche de Potiers, held annually in a beautiful setting as an exhibition not a market with free access to the public, potters are selected for quality and innovation, where the public can meet the artists. The aim is the promotion and pursuit of excellence in contemporary studio ceramics. It has been an enriching exchange with the French potters and a wonderful chance for them to participate in the pottery expos which they inspired, and to see how they have translated into the Australian context. They took part in both Warrandyte and Gapsted pottery expos, gave a workshop and floortalks. They were delighted with the response to their work and the friendships that have developed. They promise to return and we look forward to another round of energetic French/Australian ceramic events in a couple of years. Jane Annois a ceramic artist from Melbourne, Australia. |
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