286: Diane Charnov on shifting from political speech writing to art criticism
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Release Date: 05/24/2019
507: Malene Barnett on blending interior design and studio art
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Today on the show I talk with Malene Barnett. Her multimedia career spans design, studio art, and activism focusing on the influence and aesthetics of the black diaspora. In our interview we talk about designing textiles and interiors, taking a sabbatical to dive deep into ceramics, and founding the , a collective aimed at building equitable and inclusive creative culture. For more visit . Next week on the show we will broadcast a panel discussion that Malene moderated at this year’s NCECA conference. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield...
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506: Jane Bamford on using ceramics to support ecosystems
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Today on the show I talk with Jane Bamford. She creates ceramic sculptures and environmental prosthesis that are placed in nature to help rebalance the Australian ecosystem. In our interview we talk about the pressure climate change is putting on the Tasmanian landscape, working with scientists to create environmental design, and how her motivation for art making has changed over time. To see examples of her work visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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505: Cammie Staros on the power of precarity in sculpture
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Today on the show I talk with sculptor Cammie Staros. From her studio in L.A. she blends Helenic aesthetics with modernism in her ceramic, neon, and stone work. Her series of black figure terracotta vessels move and bend like a wavy mirage from ancient Athens captured in the present moment. In our interview we talk about the influence of classical Greek ceramics, her love of precarity, and her series of submerged vessels. To see examples of her work visit . Thanks to everyone that came out to our NCECA live tapings. I had a great time meeting listeners and look forward to airing those episodes...
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504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourself
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Today on the show I talk with artist and Plinth gallery owner Jonathan Kaplan. Over more than fifty years in ceramics he has worked as a studio potter, manufacturer of commercial ceramics, and gallery owner. In our interview we talk about investing in yourself, knowing when change is needed to avoid burnout, and how Kaplan approaches geometric forms through mold making. His book l weaves personal narrative into practical mold making skills and was just released by the American Ceramics Society in 2024. For more information visit . I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this...
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503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material culture
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Today on the show I talk with artist and educator Lauren Sandler. In her current body of work she drapes stacked vessels with beads, beans, and other objects to tell broader economic and cultural narratives. In our interview we talk about her anthropological approach to materials, adornment through accumulation, and mentoring students at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, where she is an assistant professor. For more information visit . I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this year’s NCECA conference. Thursday March 21st at 2:30pm Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas...
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502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramics
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Today on the show I talk with author, activist, and artist Yuliya Makliuk. She recently published Our interview focuses on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramic production and materials. In addition to sustainability, we also discuss Yuliya’s experience living through war in Ukraine. For more information follow on Instagram. I’m excited to have a live taping of the show at this year’s NCECA conference. Thursday March 21st at 2:30pm Lisa Giuliani and Brian Kakas will join me to talk about the Changing landscape of ceramic education. The Rosenfield Collection of...
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501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay Matters
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
Today on the show I talk with three members of Clay Matters, an Australian group that advocates sustainable environmental practices in ceramic studios. Jane Sawyer, Claire Ellis, and Amelia Black talk about reusing ceramic waste and building awareness of where ceramics materials are sourced. Clay Matters will have an exhibition at the Linden Projects Space, St. Kilda that opens on February 23rd. For more information visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
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500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbag
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Today on the show my wife Melissa joins me for a listener mailbag. We give a few life updates before answering questions about how to price time consuming work, and ways we can create joy in difficult times. To help us celebrate our 500th episode donate $5 on , or become a patron on . Many thanks for listening along the way and for supporting the show.
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499: Live from the New Clay Conference!
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Today on the show we have a live recording that happened at the 2023 New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. The show features presenters Martina Lantin, Zoe Pinnell, Marina Lespérance Lopez, as well as my cohosts Carole Epp and Marianne Chenard from The Kiln Sitters. We discuss the high-risk high-reward nature of ceramics, finding work/life balance as a parent, and the vibrant state of the Canadian ceramic community. A big thanks to Kaitlyn Brennan for organizing the conference and to the Richcraft Theatre tech crew for recording this evening. On the topic of Canadian ceramics make sure...
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498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativity
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Didem Mert combines collage and illustration to build dense layers of printed images, patterns, and color. In our interview we talk about the importance of spontaneous play in the studio, diversifying income streams, and using selfcare to find emotional balance. To see examples of her work visit . Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art Bray Clay
info_outlineToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Diane Charnov, this year’s Jentel Critic at the Archie Bray Foundation. After an early career as a political speech writer Diane has been focused for the last decade on art criticism and journalism. In our interview we talk about shifting between persuasive writing and journalism, funny moments from speeches gone awry, and how artists and institutions can better advocate for themselves. In addition to her writing, Diane is an accomplished photographer and ceramic artist. For examples of her writing and art visit www.dianecharnovstudios.com.
Community Corkboard, 5/23:
Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, I have a new feature called the "Community Corkboard." It's an opportunity for you to share your ceramic event, comment on an episode, or relate other clay-community related news with the Red Clay Rambler audience. To have your event or comment featured on the Community Corkboard, send me an email through the contact link at www.talesofaredclayrambler.com/contact.
Today's corkboard event is the 4th annual Cannon River Clay Tour, which is happening June 22nd - 23rd in the Northfield, MN area. This self-guided studio tour and sale includes a broad range of professional ceramic work from twenty-two artists. For more information visit www.cannonriverclaytour.com/.