378: Canada Week: Brendan Tang on his Joss paper sculptures

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Brendan Tang. As a Gen X artist, he describes
himself as being from the remix generation using the concept of
hybridity to blend historical influences with current technology
in his multimedia sculptures. In our interview we talk about the
Joss paper tradition and his recent exhibition “Reluctant
Offerings,” which features a full-scale Ford F-150 made from
watercolor paper and wood that is a burnt offering to ancestors.
We also discuss blending Ming Dynasty forms and mechanical
techno-pop elements in his much-acclaimed ceramic series Manga
Ormulu. Brendan is based in Vancouver, BC where he teaches at the
Emily Carr University of Art and Design. To see examples of his
work visit www.brendantang.com.


 


This interview is part of Canada Week, highlighting Canadian
makers in the run up to the Ceramic Congress. Canada is the host
country for this international online conference, which is
happening May 27th- 31st. You can register for the five-day
conference for only $10 at
www.ceramic.school/the-ceramics-congress.


 


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