Negative space ceramics

This article centers around the ceramic creations of UK pottery artists mostly based in the North of England who are members of the Northern Potters Association, an organization of over 400 members dedicated to providing support and encouragement in all facets of pottery. ◊ Juliet Blackman Central to all my work is an enjoyment of coiling, an almost meditative process where the form gradually evolves, together with raku, which provides the essential dark, earthy quality, capturing the…

Jessa Decker-Smith on Instagram: "I started seeing lantern potential in so many of the new underglaze transfers I’ve been playing around with. This Flower of Life transfer from @plumislandtransfers has such compelling negative space that when cut out, casts beautiful flowers of light, just as I hoped it would. #lantern #shadows #light #candle #castinglight #pottery #clay #ceramics #carving #carvingclay #flowers #flowersoflight #potterylove #plumislandtransfers #deckersmithpottery…

Large negative space coil pot

Positive and Negative Sculptural ART Positive space- filled in space, the subject Negative space- is the empty space surrounding the subject. Goal- Create a small sculptural piece with both positive and negative space. When you are ready to glaze it must be (believe it or not) MONOCHROMATIC ... one color!! You piece may be something utilitarian, decorative, abstract or representational. Whatever you choose make sure it follows there requirements. * must be no larger then your hand * must…

'Supine Flames' sculpture by Melanie Newcombe The radical Cubist art developed at the beginning of the 20th Century by Braques and Picasso was one of the first forms of abstract art. The Cubists challenged conventional forms of representation, such as perspective, which had been the rule since the Renaissance. Their aim was to develop a revolutionary new way of seeing which reflected the streamlined modern age. Picassos realisation in 1907 that African art had a deeper mission to give…