475: Anika Major on her approach to painting the figure

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have
an interview with Seattle artist Anika Major. Her pottery
features paintings of female figures created with subtle layers
of watered-down underglazes. She says of the work, “Each
character is a heroine within the space of the pot and allows me
to explore my own perspectives of domestic comforts and
eroticism.” In the interview we talk about the Cow Babe theme of
her recent exhibition and making art celebrating queer identity.
We also discuss moving to the Pacific Northwest and building
community at Rain City Clay, where she is the studio manager. To
see her work visit www.anikamajor.com.


 


We are excited to be celebrating the 2nd birthday of
the Brickyard Podcast Network with
an online auction and fundraiser. Sixteen artists have donated
work to help us raise money to support the network. If you are a
fan of our podcasts don’t miss this chance to buy work from Sarah
Pike, Roberto Lugo, Adrienne Eliades, Michael Kline, and many
others. Bidding will start on the network’s birthday August 16th
and ends August 19th.  To find out more visit us at
givergy.us/TheBrayBrickbyBrick.


 


Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:


AMACO Brent www.amaco.com


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Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic
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