SIMON LEACH - Trimming & talking !
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Simon,
I know exactly what your brother means by "phart". There definately is a point when any talented artist gets too commercialized in what they are doing. Once some artists get publicity their art loses soul and they get too caught up in the money and fame.
401198 1 year ago
Simon , I started pottery because of your videos, but I don't agree with your statement about art pottery. In the USA we have face jugs, which have been part of our history for 200 years. Most of my work is pattern after Bernard Leach , but some is art potter (Face Jugs ect ) these are made to keep our local history alive. Anyway all I ask is that you keep a open mind when it come to art pottery not all is the same. You friend and student Charles, Clover SC USA
CharlesEaton2008 2 years ago
I must say that the imaginations of both Hamada and Bernard Leach is what spurred my interest in learning to throw on the wheel. I am just a old plumber, not an artist, yet somehow I have always been able to appreciate the simple lines and forms of a good pot. I just watched Simons video showing his wabisabi fluting a bowl. Perhaps the well trained artist only sees mistakes, I see a beautiful pot. Thanks for sharing your art Simon and I look forward to your video on what you think makes a pot
dutch803 2 years ago
The discussion of "What is Art" is very problematic. Art means something different to everyone. I think we all agree that "Art" evokes emotion.. whether it's music, a painting, a play or even a simple clay bowl.. especially when it's thrown at you :)
DirtKickerStudio 2 years ago
Hi Simon. It seems that we humans are unique in this need to dialogue about "what is art". - seems to be a lot of ego involved. I have to admit that my ego was tickled by the comment of a recent customer that her coffee tastes better since she bought my cup, but I just want to make useful things and in the making live artfully, in the moment.
ruthmccollum 2 years ago
Again Simon great discussion start.
As to tonyh487, if you watch the video of the kiln opening you will see that Simon's pots are beautiful as well as functional.
I like pottery that is functional art.
My feeling is that if the piece is beautiful then it will be a pleasure to use. But then again beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Thanks again Simon.
post2dennis 2 years ago
Hi simon It was the jaw dropping beauty and honest simplicity of a Hamada pot that I saw in a museum/shop in St Ives Cornwall that inspired me to return to ceramics after a 12 year lay off .Maybe the ART of a piece is in the emotional response it creates. with me its the simplicity, purity of form and its honest use that inspires. I suspect it is different for all people which is why there is so much conjecture over your original question... thanks for asking it.
stevebootonceramic 2 years ago
Simon! The art of Hamada and BL did definitely not end 2 generations ago. It is very much alive still. I use their work as inspiration all the time.
Then to the question: what is a good pot like?
I think everyone has their own answer. My answer is, that it should be pleasing to the eye, and to the touch. Also, if it is meant for a special purpose, it should work that way. Therefor it could have millions of shapes and still be a good pot.
Åse from Sweden
panschoase 2 years ago
Thank you Rubberstampman
Amen, my sentiments exactly, true craft is an art!
As for you tonyh487, you're very disrespectful in your last post.
Studio712 2 years ago
back to you simon,
When I am making pots my hope is that it is comfortable to hold, there is a desire to use it every day, it functions well (doesn't drip, isn't tippy, etc) - all these things I take into consideration and I am always learning new ones. That is what my functional work is about. There is another side of me that is focused on the decorative pot.
True craft is an art. Hamada's and Bernard's works are very much alive and great sources of inspiration.
rubberstampman 2 years ago