Come all to the 15 year Anniversary “Lustrum” Exposition of the “AmstellandKunst” artists group!!!
It is from November 25 to 27!! The opening is on Nov 25 from 5 to 7pm.
Saturday and Sunday we are open from 11- 5pm.
The address is: Loods 6, KNSM-Laan 143, 1019 LB, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Start of Affordable Art Fair Oktober 26
Yesterday evening, we had a great opening of our gallery “denieuwegalerie” from the “Amstelland Art Group”. There were many people even until closing time 10pm/22 hours at the Affordable Art Fair in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The whole groups of seven from “denieuwegalerie”: Hanae, Pascale, Annette, Astrid, Jet, Desiree and I.
My Slipware work and Horsehair Raku work.
Affordable Art Fair in Amsterdam
I would like to invite you to the 16th edition of Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam!
The fair shows 70 National and International galleries at “De Kromhouthal” Amsterdam from Wednesday 26 to Sunday October 30.
I am in “de nieuwe galerie” stand with 6 other artists from the Vakgroep Amstelland Kunst.
Opening hours: Wed 26 Oct, 17:00 - 22:00.
Thursd 27 Oct, 12:00 - 21:30.
Friday 28 Oct, 12:00 - 21:30.
Saturd 29 Oct, 10:00 - 19:00.
Sunday 30 Oct: 11:00 - 18:00.
The address: De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021KP Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
You can find more information here: https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/amsterdam/
The 2nd Opening of the Dutch Luxury Design Exposition
Some pictures of how my work is presented at the Dutch Luxury Design store: https://dutchluxurydesign.com/nl/onze-kunstenaars/swanica-ligtenberg
The opening was on October 9, 2022 until the end of December. And always online.
Reception opening with my “Caldera” Horsehair Plate on the table.
Reception opening of the exposition.
Kamakura-Red Bamboo Plate.
Kamakura-Red Hokusai Wave Plate, “Saute” Slipware Sculpture, “Pirouette” Slipware Sculpture.
Kamakura-Red FLower-of-Life Plate.
“%-Petals” Horsehair Raku Bowl, “Tip-Toe” Slipware Sculpture, “Dancing Shoes” Slipware Sculpture.
“Iris” Slipware vase and “Poppy” Slipware Vase.
“Mars” Horsehair Raku Plate and Kintsugi Slipware Vase.
The IAC/AIC Conference in Geneva Switzerland from Sept 11 - Sept 20, 2022.
This September, I participated in the International Academy of Ceramics (AIC/IAC) 50th congress, "Melting Pot", in the field of ceramics today and will discus questions of identity and interaction from Sept. 12-20, 2022, held in the International Conference Center (CICG), Geneva, Switzerland. We were altogether around 300 people from 77 countries. The International Academy of Ceramics is the principal organization representing the interests of ceramists worldwide.
The 5-day program will consist of professional and academic lectures given by specialists in various fields related to the theme, debate sessions, the opening night of the international exhibition at the Ariana Museum, inaugurations and visits to exhibitions.
Fountain in the Lac Leman in Geneva.
The “L’ecole des Arts Decoratifs” the ceramic direction I attended for 2 years in Geneva. It’s now called ”Haute Ecole des Arts Decoratifs”.
The “Mont Blanc” from across the lake.
New members announcement on a tv screen.
The first two days were filled with keynote and member lectures.
On the first night, there were three exhibition openings at the Ariana Museum , the only museum in Switzerland devoted entirely to kilncraft and so filled with worldwide ceramics and glass. Along with some excellent conference presentations, we enjoyed festivities in this museum.
On the second night we visited galleries and museum in the heart of Geneva’s Old Town.
Inside the Ariana Museum.
Opening of the exhibition in the Ariana Museum.
At the Ariana Museum.
A beautiful plate at the Arian Museum.
I received my acceptance diploma: a welcome as a new member in the IAC/AIC.
On Wednesday the General Assembly was held with a visit to the Palais des Nations (United Nations) in the afternoon with two exhibition openings. In the evening it was UNESCO night.
Visiting the United Nations.
Plate exposition at the United Nations.
The United Nations: 179 flags/nations.
Installation exposition at the United Nations.
General Assembly.
Broken Leg Chair in front of United Nations symbolizing both fragility and strength, imbalance and stability, violence and dignity.
The next day we had a bus excursion. It included the opening reception of the 1st half of the exhibition of, "Melting Pot: National SwissCeramics", at the Museum of Art and History of Neuchâtel (MahN). Then, a guided tour at La Ferme des Tilleuls, Renens: “Materia”. Finally, the exhibition opening at the Château de Nyon: “Melting Pot: Swissceramics National Exhibition” (2nd part) with dinner at the chateau. The view from the chateau was spectacular.
Inside hall staircase MahN Museum.
Opening exposition at Mahn Museum.
One of the many art works.
Aline Favre: She was my teacher at the L’ecole des Arts Decoratifs and many more art works.
Artist Danielle.
La Ferme des Tilleuls: artist Danielle.
One of many artworks: Art work from Claudia at the chateau.
View from the Chateau de Nyon.
Many teapots from one artist.
We had round table discussions on Friday morning and the afternoon was free to visit galleries.
The closing dinner of the 50th IAC Congress at the Institut Florimont on Friday evening was a huge success: well attended with good food and dancing.
All day Saturday many galleries throughout the city, especially Carouge, exhibited a variety of ceramics with receptions with exhibition openings that various groups visited on a walking tours. Overall, there were more than 30 exhibitions in national and private museums, art galleries and historical or contemporary institutions.
One art work I liked at one of the expositions at Carouge.
One art work I liked at one of the expositions at Carouge.
One art work I liked at one of the expositions at Carouge.
“Bling Bling” exposition at Carouge: Zuckerberg, Musk, Bezos by Stephanie.
“Bling, Bling” Exposition
“Bling Bling” exposition at Carouge: Shamai
“Bling Bling” exposition at Carouge
On Monday, Sept. 19, there was an all day excursion provided by SwissCeramics. It included 25 people, who took advantage of the opportunity to visit outside Geneva. We visited museums and galleries in Yverdons-les Bains and Prangins, plus enjoyed a delightful lunch and dinner together.
I had a great time and was glad to be back in Switzerland after 45 years. It was wonderful to see many ceramist friends from around the world.
On our way to Neuchatel.
Chateau d’Echandens, the village in lived in.
On our way.
The process of making a big slipware engraved vase
I started throwing big vases again. I make it from several thrown parts put together. The highest I can go is 26 inch/ 66 cm so, it will fit in the kiln.
Throwing the base on the wheel.
The second part put on the base.
Finished the form.
I put a basic layer of black slip. This gives depth to the decoration.
I draw the lines with a knife and then carve a layer of clay out.
I carve out lines out of the black slip. Then I paint it partly with a blue slip and scratch the line engraving off with a knife.
Scratching off the back.
The second engraving of different size circles.
I put on the pink slip and scratched it partly off.
The “Iris” glazed vase.
The “Trumpet” Vase: black slip base.
The yellow slip over the black slip and engraving.
Scratched off the yellow slip and engraving the bands.
Painting on the green slib on the striped engraving: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C5mtGFeK_go
Painted and scratched the green slip.
The end result: bisque and clear glaze fired “Trumpet” Vase.
The opening of the exposition at the Dutch Luxury Design Gallery
Some pictures of how my work is presented at the Dutch Luxury Design store: https://dutchluxurydesign.com/nl/onze-kunstenaars/swanica-ligtenberg
The opening was on July 10, 2022 until the end of September. And always online
The Kamakura-Red plates: Flower-of-Life and Bamboo plates.
Slipware Vases
The slipware dancing statues and Kamakura-Red “Wave” Plate.
The sign of the Design Store.
The store is on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
My artwork on the DLD website.
On the DLD website. It is also in English.
Groeps Expositie in Galerie Tijd voor Kunst
De 10-jarige JUBILEUM expositie loopt van 1 Juli tot 31 September, 2022 voor kunstwerken kleiner dan 10cm.
Het is prachtig opgesteld en interessant!!!
Het adres: Rijngeesterstraatweg 40, Oegstgeest, Nederland.
Gegraveerde slipware Chawan, kopje en doosje.
DUTCH LUXURY DESIGN GALLERY EXHIBITION
I would like to invite you to my exhibition at the Dutch Luxury Design Gallery from July 1 - September 30, 2022 with my Kamakura-Red and colored engraved slipware artwork. It will also be online for a whole year to enjoy and to buy.
https://dutchluxurydesign.com/nl/nieuw-in-portfolio?sort_options=a.ordering-ASC&start=60
https://dutchluxurydesign.com/en/our-artists/swanica-ligtenberg
The opening of the exhibition is on July 10, 2022 at 2 pm - 5 pm; 14 hours to 17 hours.
The address is: Voorstraat 1-3, 4116 BC Buren (Gld), Netherlands.
“Poppy” Slipware Vase 46 x 17 x 17cm/ 18 x 6.7 x 6.7 inch
“Iris” Slipware Vase 60 x 22 x 22cm/ 23.6 x 8.6 x 8.6 inch.
This town Buren has a historical connection to the Dutch Royal House of Oranje-Nassau. So, when you come to have a look, you can visit this lovely town with its old city brick wall and still one city gate entrance. It has many little shops and galleries and you can easily walk every where, because it is a small town and restaurant “The Prince” has delicious coffee and cake!!!
https://www.excitinghistory.com/location/buren-oranjestad/
“Pirouette” Slipware Statue.
Kamakura-Red Flower-of-Life Plate. 51 x 51 x 6.5cm/ 20 x 20 x 2.5 inch.
“Saute” Slipware Statue
Amstellanddag/Open studio on June the 12th!!!
I am ready with my art in the frontyard for the upcoming “Amstellanddag”. I participate with my SwanCeramics Art Gallery to show that art is an important expression influenced by living in this beautiful landscape and living along the river “The Amstel”. The gallery is open the whole day from 10am to 5pm.
It is Amstellanddag on June 12, 2022. This day is organized to show and enjoy the beautiful cultural and historical “Amstelland” with its farmhouses, nature, art en recreational enjoyment of this region. Very important is to show and discuss how to protect this special environment of the “Amstelland” surroundings.
Please, come and visit and enjoy my art.
Achterdijk 29, 1191JH,
Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
My new “Tulipa” slipware vase mounted on a pedestal in the front yard!
Map of all the events.
Number 9 is SwanCeramics Art Gallery.
The frontpage of the flyer.
Dovetail Gallery, Healdsburg, California
The Dovetail Gallery, a fine art design luxury store, accepted my horsehair works which I was able to carry in my suitcases recently for a visit. I am very glad to have some work again in the USA, where I lived for 30 years. Thank you so much Patricia for your appreciation and acceptance.
The gallery.
The gallery.
Kintsugi Horsehair Raku Plate.
4 Horsehair Raku Plates.
Mishima Horsehair Raku Plate and “In-Motion” Horsehair Raku Vase.
Cultuurprijs voor Beeldende Kunst Ouder-Amstel/Culture price for Visual Arts
I participate in an exposition for nominee of the Culture Price of Ouder-Amstel.
The title of the exposition/competition is: Do you hear the music?
The first show is in the City Hall of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel from March 22 - April 16, 2022.
The second show is in the “Dorpshuis” of the city Duivendrecht from April 19 - May 20, 2022.
You can vote for the one you like best!!!!
SOME OF THE ART WORKS.
Hear the song beneath your wings.
Inge Wiedijk is the WINNER!
"Brabant Art Fair" in Breda, Netherlands
I will be participating in the Brabant Art Fair in the “Big Church” in the city Breda in the Netherlands with the organization: Dutch Association for the Visual Arts on March 12 + 13, 2022.
I will be showing lots of new work.
The address: Kerkplein 2, 4811XT Breda, Netherlands.
Please, come if you have the time and enjoy all the 60 artists!
Zaterdag 12 en zondag 13 maart is de Grote Kerk in Breda nog mooier dan ze al is. 60 kunstenaars tonen dan een selectie van hun mooiste kunstwerken tijdens de Brabant Art Fair. En natuurlijk ontbreek ik zelf ook niet met een selectie van mijn werken! Hier vind je veel informatie: www.brabantartfair.nl.
Het adres: Kerkplein 2, 4811 XT Breda, Nederland.
Movie of exposition: https://youtu.be/NLh3o3_AYtk
“Poppy” Slipware Vase: 19”/48cm high; 8”/20cm breed.
“Tulipa” Slipware Vase: 24”/61cm high; 9.5”/24cm wide.
My Booth.
Colored engraved and scratched Slipware “Let’s Dance” Sculptures and “Emotion” Vases and Kamakaura-Red Artworks.
Horsehair Raku Artworks.
Colored Slipware “Different Views” Artwroks.
Acceptance into the International Academy of Ceramics
I'm accepted into the IAC:
"It is our great pleasure and honor to announce that your application has been accepted. We welcome you as a new Member of the International Academy of Ceramics. We congratulate you on this achievement which rewards your passion for ceramics."
I feel thankful for all my supporters and jurors in helping me become a member of the IAC.
The IAC has its headquarters in Geneva. It was founded in 1952. It connects artists in the field of ceramics, designers, galleries in 74 countries across all continents.
The goal of the IAC is to stimulate friendship and communication between professionals in the field of ceramics in all countries. The IAC develops and encourages all forms of international cooperation to promote ceramics and to encourage and maintain production at the highest level of quality in all ceramic cultures.
I studied there for my ceramics for a couple of years in 1981 at the school Les Arts Decoratifs: 40 years ago! Next year, it will be the 70th anniversary and 50th congress of the organization and so it is wonderful to go back there and be part of the exhibition and the conference!
Holiday exposition in Amstelland Museum
I am part of the Holiday exposition at the Amstelland Museum in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Netherlands.
We’re open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 13/ 1pm to 16/4pm.
Please, come and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the museum and perhaps find some gifts for the Holidays!!! Thank you.
Amstelland Museum.
My Ceramics.
Finalist in ICAN 2nd Holiday Cup Show
“You have been selected as Finalist winner for the ICAN 2nd Annual Holiday Cup Show! By being selected, you will have the opportunity of your work being displayed in ICAN's online gallery and viewed by thousands of fellow ICAN members; along with the other winners of the 2nd Annual Holiday Cup Show, November 11– January 7, 2022.”
ICAN = International Ceramic Artist Network
Slipware “GREEN” Cup
Acceptance in the VAK organization
I am very glad I am accepted in the VAK organization: Association Amstelland Art: Vereniging Amstelland Kunst. It was a good jurying and I met lots of new people at my first member meeting which was well structured.
Thank you so much.
Exposition in Orleans, France Nov 2021
I am very happy that I can participate in an international exposition in Orleans, France, called: “Happiness reflected in Art”. The main organizer in Lou Smedts. It is from 13 to 21 November, 2021.
This is a postponed exposition because of the Covid pandemic. And still it is difficult to travel. Please, the people who can come, enjoy the exposition!!!
“In-Motion” Horsehair Raku Vases.
At the exhibition!
"Kunst in de Kwakel"/"Art in de Kwakel (a city); an art tour.
I participate for 2 days, October 30 + 31 from 12pm-5pm in an art tour. It is held in the city “de Kwakel” and I am at the location 9 of Christa Snoek with her store of floral arts. The address: Vrouwenakker 10A, 1428 RZ, Vrouwenakker. The link of the event:
Last Thursday, I got interviewed on radio and tv for this event by Radio Aalsmeer. You can see me between 44 min and 54 minutes.
My table with all my ware for the “In the Kwakel Art tour”.
Horsehair Raku ware.
Kamakura-Red art ware.
I am a SURFACE DECORATION Winner for the ICAN Calendar Oct 2022.
“Comfort” Slipware Emotion Vases made in the lockdown Corona period to try to comfort each other. (H21,5cm/8,5inch x 15cm/6inch x 10cm/4inch)
I am winner of the SURFACE DECORATION Calendar for the month of October 2022 with my “Comfort” Emotion Slipware Vases: a competition organized by ICAN (International Ceramic Artists Network)!!!
Winners announced for the
2022 ICAN Wall Calendars!
“The winners have been chosen! We had hundreds of submissions from our talented members, and this year’s entries were outstanding. All submissions were juried by the editorial staff from Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated. Please check out our winners below, and the calendars will be available soon! With an ICAN calendar on your wall, you can be inspired by this beautiful work every day.”* (*text from ICAN email).
The 2022 ICAN Wall Calendar Contest winners:
Surface Decoration
Johanna DeMaine, January + Cover
Jennifer Rosseter, February
Heidy Freyre, March
Hannah Graeper Carver, April
Kimberly Hilligoss, May
Lisa WB Walker, June
Susan Cohen Thompson, July
Patricia Griffin, August
Timothy Sullivan, September
Swanica Ligtenberg, October
Crain Art Studio, November
Mike Hamlin, December
Sculpture
Catharina Goldnau, January
Chanakarn Semachai, February
Jean Paull, March
Cristina Myrrha, April
Mari Emori, May + Cover
Jennifer Rosseter, June
Jen Pankratz, July
Nikki Renee Anderson, August
Liz de Beer, September
Tenyoh, October
Nancy Roberts, November
Louise Bell, December
Vase and Vessels
Sam Scott, January
Janet K Burner, February
Andrew Matheson, March
Bev Ellis, April
Marguerite Goff, May
Isak Isaksson, June
Terrie Lee Steinmeyer , July
Jan Schachter, August
Marcy Neiditz, September
Lauren Kearns, October
Genie Sue Weppner, November + Cover
Linda Hargrave, December