Guldagergaard Residency: Teamwork

This latest update comes from my gloriously sunny studio space as I sit surrounded by drying work. On Friday I will fire a 1000 litre kiln that contains my newest large vessel form (nearly one metre tall), two large bowls and numerous smaller pieces packed into the corners and gaps. I’m so pleased with the work I’ve made here and will be keeping my fingers crossed that  my upscaled  forms survive this first firing unscathed.
 
In addition to the technical demands, I have found that working at this larger scale has been a real logisitical challenge.  The simple processes of filling and draining moulds, moving  work around and other elements that I usually do without thinking, now need to be planned and considered. The new mould requires two people to lift it and the casting slip needed fills a barrel. When my latest print vessel was removed from the mould it took five of us working in formation! Fortunately Guldagergaard is just the place for this type of teamwork, with skilled staff and helful resident artists on hand at these crucial moments.
 
My solo exhibition at the Guldagergaard gallery space opens on Thursday the 12th May. My preparations have been interspersed with an exploration through the wonderful studio ceramics collection held here. I’m so looking forward to seeing my finished pieces in this space and to marking properly the end of this fantastic residency programme.
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