“’Nice firing’ is a comment that I, too, make. Confronted with some masterpiece of ceramic art, these words slip unconsciously from my lips”. Recently though, I have come to think of things a little differently: Perhaps ‘nice cooling…’”
-Kazuo Yagi Pioneer of contemporary Japanese Ceramics
“Reduction Cooled”
“Reduction Cooled”Ending Sunday, November 30th
curated by John Neely, professor at Utah State University, Logan ,UT. prior to his untimely death last June. online and in person
12-5:30 Sat.,& Sun., every weekend thru Dec. 22
Potters curated by John Neely include:
Shasta Krueger, Todd Hayes, Josh Scott, Megan Thomas, Lindsay Oesterritter, Dan Murphy, Trevor Dunn, Robin DuPont, and Forest Lesch-Middelton and John Neely.
A memorial scholarship has been established in John’s name at Utah State University. Donate here
COMING SATURDAY, DEC. 6TH NEW WORK BY ROSE WOGNUM FRANCES “MYTHIC CONNECTIONS”
Rose will give a talk on Ancient Ceramics which have inspired her work in mixed media. 4p free and open the public But an rsvp is required as seating is limited.please email: info@traxgallery.com with your name
ROBERT BRADY new online site
Wood Sculpture
John developed our modern understanding of the reduction cooling process; Posing that the cooling of a kiln is equally impactful to the color of the wares as is the heating. He taught us the cooling a kiln starved of oxygen to 1450 f (down from 2300 f) limit the re oxidation of minerals and can result in iron rich clays that run a beautiful range of color from rust to cast iron black, rather than the typical browns associated with stoneware. – statement excerpted from Forrest Middelton, former Utah student.
AXIS MUNDI by Rose Wognum Frances
Warren MacKenzie 1924-2018.
Warren shared his joy of making pots with all who knew him and particularly his many students (I was one). Warren inspired his students to be teachers, then those teachers became teachers and onward. The list is long & his legacy great. We have refinds from collectors and “saves” from TRAX for sale. a Quote from Warren I’d like to share: “We, as faculty at the U of MN, have justified hiring people who don’t have a degree.I don’t even have a bachelors degree. NO DEGREE! So now I’m a Regents Professor. ha ha None of it makes any sense at all.”
Artbnb is available for short term rentals
Located in the best area of Berkeley 1/2 block from the hopping 4th Street shopping area where you can find restaurants, clothing, books, kitchen goods & food to go.
