330: Adam Chau on digital calligraphy and the paradox of the anonymous selfie

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Adam Chau. Blending the machinery of industry with
an interest in handcraft, Adam has created a digital calligraphy
process which he uses to decorate tiles and vessels. In our
interview we talk about developing mechanical mark-making
processes, his Screenshot series investigating our evolving
relationship with mobile devices, and his most recent show Sent,
which revolves around the paradox of the anonymous selfie. To
find out more about his work visit www.adamchau.com. We also
discuss the reemergence of the Color Network, a group dedicated
to aid in the advancement of people of color in the ceramic arts.
For more information visit www.thecolornetwork.org.


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