Out of the Fire

2013
1h 16m

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This inspiring documentary film features renowned wood-firing potter Kevin Crowe of Tye River Pottery in rural Virginia, and his apprentice Krista Loomans. The film follows a four day wood-k... Read allThis inspiring documentary film features renowned wood-firing potter Kevin Crowe of Tye River Pottery in rural Virginia, and his apprentice Krista Loomans. The film follows a four day wood-kiln firing of nearly 2000 pots, in which six months worth of work - and income - are at st... Read allThis inspiring documentary film features renowned wood-firing potter Kevin Crowe of Tye River Pottery in rural Virginia, and his apprentice Krista Loomans. The film follows a four day wood-kiln firing of nearly 2000 pots, in which six months worth of work - and income - are at stake. The film provides a glimpse into the artist's life: a path of focus, autonomy, inspir... Read all

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8.9/10

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10/10

The life of an artist

I loved this exploration of why an artist would take the road with more hurdles and bumps and creates a community in the process. We meet Kevin Crow, and learn his story.

We get to visit his pottery studio where he shares his journey to create a life that allows one to be an artist, to create art that is authentic, and to create a community of like minded artists. And the pottery beautiful!

This film gives the viewer a window into understanding the basics of wood fired pottery, and shows us the complexities involved. Kevin Crow makes it look easy, and his pottery is absolutely beautiful but we also learn that there are many unpredictable factors in wood firing, and how one must prepare as best as one can, but then let go, and let the dynamic forces work their magic. Bravo!