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Beate Kuhn, Ceramics Monthly, Oct 2018

Beate Kuhn is a ceramic artist who has been working for 60 years. She gets her inspiration from nature and the flow of the earth. It stated how she combines the biological world with the mineral world and man-made environment. Her pieces are often long in width and display interesting patterns that are very detailed

I think the patterns she creates with texture and color are super interesting and a big focal point in all her pieces. She also portrays the biological vs man-made idea very well as many of her pieces have an uncanny feel to them.

Derek Jungarrayi Thompson, Ceramics Monthly, July 2016

Thompson is a part of the Pukatja community located in South Australia. His work often consists of long thin vases covered in many intricate patterns carved into the surface. His carvings usually depict Tjukurpa which is the culture, stories, and laws of his community. Many of his pieces have simple color pallets using only 1, 2, or 3 different colors and sometimes having imagery of animals.

I like the use of positive and negative space in his pieces and how he uses it to draw your eyes to specific places. In the pieces where he does use color, it is a minimal palate to not distract from the detailed carvings. One question I have is why he so commonly uses long thin vases as his main form.

I read about Artists David and Tracy Gamble. The article started by explaining how they started in many different studio spaces like basements, garages, second bedrooms, and even a coal room. It is also included that both had a college education, both receiving MAs. Next, it's explained what brings them inspiration for Tracy, who plays tennis as she plays once a week, and they both are inspired by being around other artists as they co-host an art camp. The last thing that we are left with is a positive message about trying new things and not giving up, as when one door closes, another may open.

I thought it was super interesting learning about this couple. They seem super relatable as they started by making whatever space they had into a studio. It was also super cool to hear about the camp they helped co-host with Mid-South Ceramics to help teach kids about ceramics. Overall, they do lots of good for their community and also make some cool ceramic pieces

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