375: Canada Week: Magdolene Dykstra on her raw clay sculptures

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Magdolene Dykstra. Her raw clay sculptures depict
a shifting biosphere of cells morphing to fill the environment
they inhabit. The work highlights both the micro and macro
effects of overpopulation and centers around the question “What
is the role of the individual within the horde”? In our interview
we talk about the concept of Polyanthroponemia, building large
scale works with press molded parts, and using ceramic pigments
for works on paper. Magdolene just finished a Visiting Artist in
Residence at Concordia University and is now based in St.
Catharines, Ontario.


To see examples of her work visit www.magdolenedykstra.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. I’ll be interviewing
Greg Payce and Katrina Chaytor on the main stage on Thursday May
27th at 7pm EST. I’d love to have podcast fans in attendance for
this online gathering, so I hope to see you there.


 


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