by Carole Epp | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our next exhibition “Hiroe Swen – a lifetime in ceramics” is a ‘must see’ and will be on show from 20 September. There is a harmony between nature and practicality in Hiroe’s work. Her pottery is functional, her artwork gives a simple feeling of “Kokorozukai” or consideration for others. She expresses her joy through the unique forms of her work to achieve a new and personal sense of art and style.
Hiroe Swen was born in the old capital city of Kyoto, regarded by many as the cultural heart of Japan. At age 23 Hiroe began a 5 and a half year apprenticeship at the Kyoto Crafts Institute under master potter H Hayashi. At that time, female potters were very rare and Hiroe was a pioneer in ceramic society. She met her future husband Cornel in the mid-sixties and together they migrated to Australia in 1968. Hiroe and Cornel have lived in Australia ever since and throughout her life Hiroe has been a prolific creator of ever changing and evolving hand built ceramics. In 2016, Hiroe-san was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays by the Government of Japan for her contribution to the promotion of Japanese culture and mutual understanding between Japan and Australia.
In this landmark exhibition at Sturt, for one of the most important Japanese-born ceramic artists still working in Australia today, we recognise the 6 decades of Hiroe’s extensive career as well as showcase the stunning new work being made by Hiroe today. The exhibition will run from 20 September to 15 November and a digital catalogue is available for the purchase of Hiroe’s new work.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings there will not be a public opening for this exhibition but the exhibition will be on show for 7 weeks so there is plenty of time to plan your visit.
This project has been supported by the Embassy of Japan in Australia.
www.sturt.nsw.edu.au/exhibitions/sturt-gallery
by Carole Epp | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
For portfolio purposes only, this is a video walk through of Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists, an exhibition curated by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Ana Taylor for Minneapolis Institute of Art // © 2020 Minneapolis Institute of Art
“Women have long been the creative force behind Native art. Presented in close cooperation with top Native women artists and scholars, this first major exhibition of artwork by Native women honors the achievements of over 115 artists from the United States and Canada spanning over 1,000 years. Their triumphs—from pottery, textiles, and painting, to photographic portraits, to a gleaming El Camino—show astonishing innovation and technical mastery.”
by Carole Epp | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
“The valued decorative arts, architecture, and handcrafts of the early American South depended on African American hands, a truth highlighted by folklorist John Michael Vlach in the seminal exhibit, “The Afro-American Tradition in Decorative Arts” at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1978. Yet, some forty years later, too few historians, museum curators, and certainly visitors to the public history institutions of the United States are presented with that truth. The Black Craftspeople Digital Archive (BCDA) seeks to showcase black craftsmanship while bringing to light the stories of black craftspeople.”
by Carole Epp | Sep 8, 2020 | job posting
The RISD Museum of Art is currently accepting applications for their Henry Luce Curatorial Fellowship for Native American Art. According to the posting, this fellow will “assist in the interpretation and care of the RISD Museum’s Native North American collection through active engagement in provenance research, cataloging, building a network of experts and tribal representatives, reviewing storage and display requirement, and creating interpretation and programming based on this work.”
Click on the link below for more information and details regarding application procedures.
The RISD Museum was founded on the belief that art, artists, and the institutions that support them play pivotal roles in promoting broad civic engagement and creating more open societies. Established in 1877 as part of a vibrant creative community, the RISD Museum stewards works of art representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present and interprets our collection with the focus on the maker and deeply engages with art and artists. As an employer, RISD offers a supportive, collegial, and inclusive work environment, and a competitive benefits package. To learn more about the RISD Museum visit http://risdmuseum.org/.
