Last week, I did have openings of 2 exhibits. The first was the opening of the Coupa Cosas Gallery in Palo Alto with the show of the “Art of Tea and Coffee”. Art of Tea and Coffee June 6- July 5 I had fun preparing the show, because it has been a while for me to m ... Continue Reading
The Fire on the Mississippi banks of New Orleans, Louisiana, NOLA Fired-Up! It was a great success! Beautiful sculptural kilns and great fires all around! Filling up the paper clay “VASE KILN”. Closing of the kiln. Starting the fire. Fire from within. Continue Reading
Next day, I put the clay slurry with magazine paper on the in- and outside of the kiln. Thicker paper and with colors (the chemicals in the ink) on it make it more refractory. Around 3pm a group of high school kids from an NOCCA art center came to have a look and they helped me ... Continue Reading
On Wednesday, February 27, I arrived in New Orleans to participate in the NOLA Fired-Up Conference. I arrived at midnight. It is an easy city to drive in, so, I found my hotel alright in the French Quarter. It is an old city and where I’m building the kiln, the devastation ... Continue Reading
Back to writing in the new year 2008. I made some functional red ware. I have to say that it looks beautiful and stunning, especially because only the outside is red. Please, click for enlargement. Of course, also a little vase and plate. Continue Reading
Some pieces for the upcoming show in September. Cosmos Horsehair Plate 17,5″/44cm x H4″/9cm, Diamond Horsehair Vase 9″ x H9″ Mandala Horsehair Plate 15″/38cm x H2″/5cm Pod Horsehair Vase 11″ x H15″ Shiratori Horsehair Vase 11&# ... Continue Reading
I am finally back to continue my life story. I had a good 2 weeks in Holland and saw my family, especially my middle son, Maarten, who turned 22 years old. We went sailing that day and had real Dutch weather: heavy clouds, rain, wind, thunder, and luckily also some sun. Then to A ... Continue Reading
Finally, back to writing a new blog. I’m back in Japan, but this red work I prepared in the US in April for the “Hot” 3D show coming up in the Gallery House in Palo Alto, CA ( www.galleryhouse2.com ) from May 29 – June 23, 2007. The glaze is not an easy ... Continue Reading
Back in the US, I prepared for the Holiday Show at the Gallery House in Palo Alto, www.galleryhouse2.com This is my cubby, storage space at the gallery with my new work. Red wavy Chalice, 6″ x 2″ Horsehair 5 Petal Vase, 7″ x 12″ Horsehair Platter Bowl, ... Continue Reading
Back again after a month. After NCECA my youngest son, Arjan, was home for springbreak and we celebrated his birthday. I prepared the taxes and the 3D show for the Gallery House. The show will run from May 30 – June 24 (www.galleryhouse2.com). I still have to update my webs ... Continue Reading
