Series in Ceramics A definition of Series may

Series in Ceramics

A definition of Series may refer to anything of a serial form

How does this apply to art? • In art, series would refer to multiple pieces that connect in some form or fashion • They could connect to each other by: – Color – Texture – Form – Topic/theme – Or many other elements or principles

Many artists work using series

Andy Warhol

Rauschenberg

Eva Zeisel • (Born Eva Amalia Stricker November 13, 1906) is a Hungarian industrial designer known for her work with ceramics • Her forms are often abstractions of the natural world and human relationships

Suze Lindsay • is a studio potter living and working in the NC mountains. • stoneware pots subtly reference the figure • Her mark-making is strongly influenced by the study of historical ceramics with a focus on surface decoration used to enhance form by patterning and painting slips and glazes

A few other examples…

Gay Smith

Claudia Dunaway

Pam Brewer

Your homework assignment • Go home and find an artist who works in functional series • Find one that interests you • Print out images that you like and some background information Possible websites to find ceramic artists: • Ayumihorie. com • Ceramicartsdaily. com • Artcyclopedia. com

Research Journal Page • Create a two page spread about the artist and their work • Include your reflection on the following – Their theme – Craftsmanship – Form – Surface design