Student pottery exhibit shows off talent
Ryan Hughes
Issue date: 2/15/10 Section: Perspectives
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This semester, the show displayed the students' ability of combining fine art with function. The Ceramics 2 and 3 classes have a total of 12 students, and they each were required to produce a piece worthy of display in the show.
The North Campus Maintenance crew lent a hand in helping the students show off their artwork by providing the best possible display setting.
"We asked Maintenance for pedestals, but they even painted them for us!" Judy Campbell, Ceramics and Art Appreciation instructor told the Voice. "That was very nice of them. The display in the Atrium looked great."
Some student artists displayed pottery in the raku style. Raku pottery requires a special raku kiln to create unique designs and patterns. North Campus owns a raku kiln, which is kept in the North Campus Maintenance building. The kiln fires pottery at 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. It also creates a large amount of smoke.
Frequently, patrons of the show fall in love with certain pieces of artwork and want to purchase them from the students. However, for the past two years, North Campus administration has barred students from selling their artwork on-campus, even though the other CCAC campuses permit it.
The North students were told only that "it takes the liability off of us," meaning North Campus. However, the art students provided cards at their displays, giving contact information for anyone wishing to purchase their artwork. This was permitted, as long as the actual sale took place off-campus.
"Having your work sell is a learning experience," said Campbell. "There is much to be said from having a complete stranger wanting to live with a piece of art you created. Having your work sell is the ultimate pat on the back, and what instructor doesn't want that experience for her students?"
Campbell and her students are planning another pottery show for this spring semester. [View slideshow]