Solo exhibition for 2014 Confirmed

I have recently confirmed a solo exhibition at Strathnairn Homestead Gallery. The exhibition titled Out of the blue will run from Friday 18 July to Sunday 3 August 2014. The exhibition will feature work created since my Graduating show at the ANU (late 2012) to mid 2014. Exhibition will aim to showcase the continued exploration of my 'Cloud' glaze (Chun) via various wood firing methods. As well as other the other glaze colours I have been experimenting with. Some of which have been 'happy accidents' with the colour quite literally appearing 'Out of the blue'.

Out of the blue #4, Wood fired  Stoneware and chun glaze, 2013

Images of my work from the July firing

Here are some shots taken by Stuart Hay of my work from the July firing. He does such a good job of photographing the work (and the shiny surfaces). I am very happy with these images. From this lot I put an entry into the Clunes Ceramic award 2013. The large flat bowl 'Memories of Sky #2' made it into the final exhibition. The exhibition closes this Sunday. You can check out the other finalists at http://www.clunesceramicaward.com.au/ . I was very pleased to be selected for this exhibition.

Slightly overcooked but best firing in this kiln so far



 

I cracked the kiln to reveal pleasing results. The kiln fired hottest at the top of the kiln where my cloud glaze (chun blue) was over fired to a clear gloss. As the temperature varied to the bottom of the kiln however, so did the blue glaze on the tall vertical forms which I was happy with.

 

Over the last few firings I have seen pink blushes on various pieces, this time I got more of a purple (see photos below). I am not 100% sure whether the purple is just the pink blush fired to a higher temperature? As I am not changing the glaze recipe or the wood this is quite interesting - something I will have to investigate further.