RICHARD SLEE (UK): The Ceramic Object and the Found (1st of two interconnected Masterclass projects)
Firstly sticking stuff onto ceramic, isn’t that cheating?… Grayson Perry, Richard Slee (London, Cat. Barrett Marsden Gallery, 2000) n.p.
The workshop will examine the short and recent history of contemporary ceramic makers and artists and their newfound interest in the use of the found object the ready-made and other materials.
Philosophy, 2008, Length 44 cm. Glazed ceramic and found objects
Questions
What comes first the ceramic or the found?
How does the ceramic change the found and visa versa?
If the ceramic material is to be changed by firing what are the implications?
Can the ceramic material be found?
What are the structural and practical implications in using the found?
Are we adding value or changing meaning by incorporating the found?
‘there are known "knowns." There are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say there are things that we now know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we do not know we don't know.’
Donald Rumsfeld, United States Secretary of Defense, 2002
Workform:
Through lectures, examples, discussions we will explore the ethics, practicality and possibilities of combines of ceramic and the found object or material. This is essentially a practical, Studio based and experimental workshop.
Prequalifications:
It is advisable to combine this with Part 2, week 5.
The course starts 17/01/2011 / Week 03, and ends 21/01/2011 / Week 03
Location: Meet: 9.30 'Stillerom' Ceramic Section, 1st floor Strømgt. 1 (same fl. as reception)
Provider: Speskunst
Target group: Akademiet
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Keramikk
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MA Kunst
Target year of study: Bachelor 1
Bachelor 2
Bachelor 3
Master 1
Capacity: 12
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