312: HP Bloomer talks about balancing risk taking and loss rate in studio production

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with HP Bloomer. His functional ceramics are decorated
with layers of pattern before being fired in atmospheric kilns to
enhance their surfaces. In our interview we talk about how
complexity in his making process keeps him engaged, learning to
self-edit, and methods for pattern making. To find out more visit
www.hpbloomer.com.


 


For today’s AMACO Community Corkboard we have Clay for Australia,
a global fundraising project aimed at assisting those directly
impacted by the Australian Bushfires. Conceived by ceramic
artist, Vipoo Srivilasa, this online event will run until the
31st of January. You can find out more about donating or
purchasing artwork on the Clay for Australia facebook page or on
Instagram by following @clayforaustralia. For a
comprehensive list of artists affected by the fires
visit www.australianceramics.com.


 


I want to give a shout out to KC Clay Guild for sponsoring the
podcast. KC Clay Guild has been supporting ceramic artists and
providing a space to explore clay in Kansas City, Missouri since
1988. KC Clay Guild is accepting applications for their
Artist-in-Residence Program until April 15th. This program is
open to anyone who is looking to jump start their ceramics
career. Benefits include a private studio space, free firing,
opportunities to teach, and an annual stipend. Check out
www.kcclayguild.org/AIR to learn more.


 


The Tales of the Red Clay Rambler is made possible in part by
STARworks, host of the 2020 WoodFire NC International
Conference. The conference will kick off May 21st with two
pre-conference events happening simultaneously in Asheville and
Seagrove, where visiting artists will load and fire a
variety of wood firing kilns. The main conference
runs from May 28th to May 31st , 2020 at STARworks in
Star, NC and features artists from around the world discussing
the future of wood fired ceramics. For more
information please visit www.WoodFireNC.com.