Tag Archives: Ceramist

Ceramic Artist Hayashi Kaku

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Hayashi Kaku (b.1953) is a Japanese ceramic artist
https://www.internationalceramicsfestival.org/portfolio/kaku_hayashi/

Ceramics and Pottery Arts and Resources

In 1992, Kaku Hayashi was diagnosed with cancer; however, the tumour suddenly disappeared of its own accord. The experience affected her profoundly and she became concerned with the cycle of life and death and began making spherical ring pieces.

Quote from International Ceramics Festival, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
https://www.internationalceramicsfestival.org/portfolio/kaku_hayashi/

Tea Bowl Entitled “Hana” / Stoneware with iron-rich glaze / Worcester Art Museum, MA

Wind: Blessing, 2022 / Glazed stoneware / Joan B. Mirviss LTD.

Zero / Glazed stoneware / Private collection

Prayer–Moonlight Ocean, 2022 / Glazed stoneware / Joan B. Mirviss LTD.

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Further reading:
https://japanobjects.com/features/female-ceramic-artists
https://ceramicsmuseum.alfred.edu/exhibitions/teabowl/index.html
https://www.artsandartists.org/wordpress2019/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/prospectus-mingeiceramics.pdf

Autoportrait Day 350~ Bobs Cogill Haworth

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A random survey of self-portraits created by women through the centuries

Canadian painter and ceramist Bobs Cogill Haworth (1900-1988)

1. Self Portrait, 1940s / Oil on canvas / Art Windsor-Essex, Windsor, Ontario

2. Self Portrait, c.1936 / Oil on primed linen / Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

3. Self Portrait, ND / Oil on canvas / Private collection

4. Self Portrait, ND / Oil on canvas / Private collection

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Autoportrait Day 171~ Mary Seton Watts

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A random survey of self-portraits created by women through the centuries

English artist, designer, and social reformer
Mary Seton Fraser Tytler Watts (1849-1938)

Self-Portrait, 1882 / Watercolor on paper / Watts Gallery, Compton, Surrey, UK

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Born December 21~ Christine McHorse

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Christine Nofchissey McHorse (December 21, 1948-February 17, 2021) was a Navajo ceramic artist who continually experimented with designs, materials, and firing techniques.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_McHorse

Spine by Christine McHorse
2010 / Micaceous clay / 27-1/4″ high / Christine Nofchissey McHorse Estate

Christine McHorse on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/christine-mchorse/

Further reading:
“The clay’s the thing: sculptor Christine Nofchissey McHorse”: https://bit.ly/3IQPXI9
https://westharlem.art/2021/03/20/christine-nofchissey-mchorse-navajo-ceramist-artist/
https://americanart.si.edu/blog/christine-mchorse-navajo-artist

Born November 30~ Margit Kovács

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Margit Kovács (November 30, 1902-June 4, 1977) was a Hungarian ceramist and sculptor. A museum of her work was opened in 1973.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margit_Kov%C3%A1cs

Wine, Wheat, Peace by Margit Kovács
1942 / Glazed terracotta relief / 45-1/4”x53-1/2” / Ferenczy Museum, Szentendre, Hungary

Margit Kovács on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/margit-kovacs/

Further reading:
https://www.hung-art.hu/frames-e.html?/english/k/kovacs_m/index.html
https://awarewomenartists.com/en/artiste/margit-kovacs/
https://marshallcolman.blog/2014/08/05/margit-kovacs-versatile-hungarian-ceramist-who-combined-folk-and-modernist-elements-in-her-work/

Born September 4~ Gladys Reynell

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Gladys Reynell (September 4, 1881–November 16, 1956) was a painter, printmaker, and one of South Australia’s earliest potters.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Reynell

Left: The cow jumped over the moon jug / 1921 / Glazed earthenware / NGA, Canberra
Right: Still Life / ND / Hand Coloured Woodblock / Private collection

Gladys Reynell on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/gladys-osborne-reynell/

Further reading:
https://daao.library.unsw.edu.au/bio/gladys-reynell/biography/
https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/reynell-gladys-8187
https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/collection-publications/collection/creators/gladys-reynell/3542/

Born August 13~ Margaret Tafoya

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Maria Margarita “Margaret” Tafoya (August 13, 1904-February 25, 2001) was the matriarch of Santa Clara Pueblo potters. Santa Clara Pueblo is famous for producing hand-crafted pottery, specifically blackware and redware with deep engravings.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Tafoya

Olla (Water Jar) by Margaret Tafoya
c.1940-1970 / Clay / 5″x5″ / Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York

Margaret Tafoya on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/margaret-tafoya/

Further reading:
https://nmwa.org/art/artists/margaret-tafoya/
https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/margaret-tafoya
https://americanindian.si.edu/static/exhibitions/infinityofnations/southwest/243736.html

Born July 7~ Gertrud Natzler

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Gertrud Amon Natzler (July 7, 1908-June 3, 1971) was an Austrian-American ceramicist whose collaboration with her husband Otto Natzler helped elevate ceramics to the status of fine art.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrud_Natzler

Bell with clapper and ornament by Gertrud Natzler
1962–1965 / Ceramic / 12-1/2″x8″ / Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA

Gertrud Natzler on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/gertrud-natzler/

Further reading:
https://americanart.si.edu/artist/gertrud-natzler-5898
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/natzler-gertrud-amon
https://www.johnmoran.com/2019/04/22/partners-in-pottery-the-life-and-work-of-otto-gertrud-natzler/