Earth & Fire Modern Ceramicists, Their Tools, Techniques, and Practices
Earth & Fire Modern Ceramicists, Their Tools, Techniques, and Practices by Kylie Johnson is a comprehensive exploration of the art of ceramics, published by Thames & Hudson in 2023. This 272-page edition delves into the techniques, practices, and tools utilized by over forty-five contemporary ceramicists, highlighting the interplay between earth and fire in the creation of both functional objects and artistic pieces.
Readers will discover a range of works, from wood-fired and fine porcelain wares to sculptured vases and everyday items like cups and plates. The book emphasizes the diverse styles and mediums employed by these artists, showcasing how the elements of clay, glaze, and heat continually teach and inspire them. Earth & Fire serves as both a primer and a source of inspiration for those interested in the techniques and craftsmanship involved in ceramics, illustrating the profound connection between the artist and their materials.
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Earth and fire represent the two elements that produce a ceramic object. Without the other they are simply components; together they create both practical objects and pieces of art. Working as both primer and inspiration, Earth & Fire explores the techniques, practices, and tools of over forty-five working ceramicists.
Creating everything from wood-fired and fine porcelain wares; sculptured vases; everyday cups, bowls, and plates; to jewelry and wall pieces, these artists work in a wide range of styles and mediums to create their ceramics. Although the methods vary, the overall sentiment is that the earth and fire that the artists use to make their objects are the ultimate masters. Just when they think they know one thing, the clay, glaze, and heat will teach them another. There will always be more to learn. Working with clay is, quite simply, humbling.
Written and compiled by Kylie Johnson and Tiffany Johnson, Earth & Fire captures the diverse beauty and utility of ceramics, demonstrating that clay doesn’t just get under your fingernails; it gets under your skin.
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