clay gypsy

object maker. teacher. artist. traveler.

[chandazea]

Sent this little sweetie home with @lynnehobaica. I didn’t think she would survive the long plane ride - and I scored a sweet mug in return! •• Definitely one of the directions I will continue to explore once I get settled in Seattle. Terra cotta, soda fired to cone 1. Loving how the higher temp & reduction pulled greys out of the red clay, and the sheen from the soda. •• #residency #terracotta #basket #rawclay #sodafired #howlowcanyougo #fragile #lotsofloops #contemporaryceramics #experimentation #process #play #aia #newwork #chandazea (at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTMv5AAuwI/?igshid=1bgkj68sxwptm

[chandazea]

Studio chaos. Stayed up a bit too late, but got all of these cleaned up and ready for a yummy layer of terra sig tomorrow. Now they just need to dry... •• #sculpture #art #ceramics #inprocess #installation #wallart #redclay #slipcast #artistlife #aia #residencylife #redlodgemt #modern #design #midcenturymodern (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

So interesting to compare these white porcelain works currently at @eutectic_gallery to the black terra cotta pieces I’m currently making @redlodgeclaycenter. •• #white #blackandwhite #sculpture #contemporary #midcentury #abstract #abstractart •• #Repost @eutectic_gallery with @get_repost ・・・ Loving this pair from @chandazea in the back room. #contemporarydesign #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #portland #portlandgallery #visitthegalleries #enrichlifecollectart #terrasigillata (at Eutectic Gallery)

[chandazea]

Fresh outta the kiln. And I’m pretty darn happy with dat black sigillata - so I’d better get to work, there’s a lot of burnishing to be done 😬 •• #black #sculpture #ceramics #modern #contemporary #art #freshwork #slipcast #redclay #terracotta @redlodgeclaycenter #residency #aia #studiolife #artist #artistoninstagram (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

I got so excited for bibimbap that I forgot to share the finished bowls!! •• Mixed results - the top of the kiln was much hotter than the bottom and my lovely red clay bloated. BUT the bottom layer was fine, enough bowls for bibimbap and mementos to send home with @toddleech27 @stephaniecraigceramics @kyounghwa_oh and Wynne Wilbur. •• #gratitude #experimental #ceramics #aia #aialife #redclay #redclaylove #howiamaco #redlodgemt #pottery #bowls #nakedclay #freshlywashed #toobusyeatingtodocumentthebibimbap (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

White on white. Have you had a chance to see this loveliness at @eutectic_gallery? •• #Repost @eutectic_gallery with @get_repost ・・・ @chandazea has some stellar forms in the back room. Stop by or message us for images. #contemporaryclay #contemporarydesign #contemporaryceramics #enrichlifecollectart #visitthegalleries #portland #portlandgallery #terrasigillata (at Eutectic Gallery)

[chandazea]

And out of the kiln. Still need to work some things out with this terra sig. •• #ceramic #sculpture #artonthewall #black #redclaylove #process #contemporaryart #modern #art #makemakemake #residency #residencylife #aia @redlodgeclaycenter (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

And into the kiln on they go.... •• #breakingalltherules #glazinggreenware #singlefire #howiamaco #fingerscrossed #bowls #ceramics #redclaylove #underglaze #slip #studioceramics #nowbacktowork #residentlife #aia @redlodgeclaycenter (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

One step closer. In the kiln tomorrow, so #bibimbap on Wednesday if all goes well... •• #bowls #clay #ceramic #redclaylove #whoscomingtodinner #imadeextras #process #function #earningmydinner #goingtohavetohelpchop @redlodgeclaycenter @kyounghwa_oh #becauseGlenda (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

Black terra sigillatta in the kiln! •• #blackisthenewwhite #sculpture #ceramic #littlethings #polkadots #workingthingsout #aia #residrncy @redlodgeclaycenter (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

A little bird told me that if I threw some bowls, @kyounghwa_oh would make us bibimbap.... •• #bowls #pottery #willtradeforbibimbap #studioday #redclay #ceramics #process (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

New wall piece in progress @redlodgeclaycenter. Working out some of the kinks of the terra cotta casting slip. Life is good here in Montana. •• #sculpture #ceramics #slipcast #inprogress #process #redware #greenware #art #artist #residency #makemakemake #modern #design #contemporaryart (at Red Lodge, Montana)

[chandazea]

Such an honor to be showing with @eutectic_gallery!! Come and see, the show is up until the end of June. •• #Repost @eutectic_gallery with @get_repost ・・・ Don’t miss these stellar pieces by @chandazea in the back room. If you can’t make it in, message us for details. #contemporaryart #contemporaryclay #contemporaryceramics #contemporarysculpture #contemporarydesign #portland #portlandgallery #visitthegalleries #enrichlifecollectart #cornerwallart #terrasig #ceramics (at Eutectic Gallery)

[chandazea]

It’s a beautiful day to throw bowls for Gather.Make.Shelter at OCAC. C’mon up the hill, we have plenty of clay, tools and wheels, all we need is YOU!!! •• #ceramics #clay #sunshine #goodpeople #goodpots #goodcause #dogood (at OCAC - Oregon College of Art and Craft)

[chandazea]

Sneakity peek!! Come and see tomorrow night at @eutectic_gallery!!! So very happy to have my work featured in the back room. See you there! •• #art #exhibition #gallery #newwork #sculpture #white #black #slipcast #ceramic #ceramics #artist #artistoninstagram #clay #keramik #ceramica (at Eutectic Gallery)

[chandazea]

Stripes!! In the kiln, c’mon by @eutectic_gallery on Friday night to see ‘em up close & all personable 😜 •• #process #inprogress #terrasigillata #ceramics #keramik #ceramics #sculpture #redclaylove #slipcast #artist #artistlife #art #make #maker #object #objectmaker (at OCAC - Oregon College of Art and Craft)

[chandazea]

Kidnapped!! Had an amazing day wandering through the rose gardens. Back to the studio tomorrow! •• #flowerpower #sunshineandhappiness #roses #pdx #portland #portlandrosegarden #sundayfunday (at International Rose Test Garden)