The human figure has been represented in clay throughout history, and continues to evolve today. Artists today are working with the human form in new ways, playing with materials and forms, and making use of new technologies to produce exciting, challenging and unconventional work, from the whole intact figure through to fragmented, hybrid and abstract forms. Ceramics and the Human Figure features the works of a range of international ceramic artists, all practicing within the fields of installation and sculpture. Divided by broad themes, each chapter explores a variety of expressive works. The text also explores the role of figurative ceramics through history and in contemporary contexts. For artists, collectors, and anyone interested in ceramics, Ceramics and the Human Figure is an exciting survey of the state of the figure in clay today.
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Undoubtedly an interesting book ... [Garcia's] cross cultural background informs the book's wide reach of figurative ceramics, and indeed, it can be seen as a useful reference book for anyone with this particular passion. London Potters News
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Born in Los Angeles, Edith Garcia is a ceramic sculptor and researcher. She received her BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and MFA from the California College of Arts (and Crafts). Her work has been exhibited throughout North America, Mexico and Europe, and is included in the permanent Sculpture Garden of the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana, and other public and private collections across the USA and UK. Her pieces have been featured in New Keramik, Ceramic Review, Ceramic Monthly, Time Out London, American Craft Magazine, Breaking the Mould, and Confrontational Ceramics. She has recently completed her research into the human figure in sculpture at the Royal College of Art in London. More information can be found at her website, www.nenadot.com.
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By Donna Grant
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Some worthwhile new work on the human figure in clay but narrow in my opinion. It was all a bit too polished
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Inspirational
13 Aug 2012
By Sandra
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Found the book full of inspirational as well as good technical information. A catalyst for further exploration! The works were exceptional and sometimes a bit strange.
A lot of the artists I have heard of and seen their work prior but it is always insightful to read an interview for their prospective on their own work.
A lot of the artists I have heard of and seen their work prior but it is always insightful to read an interview for their prospective on their own work.
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Super book, glad I have it!
20 April 2013
By Elli-What
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I purchased this book and LOVE it. It is full of great, clear, close-up color photographs. It features over 40 contemporary ceramic artists. Each artist is profiled in an interview type format so you really get a better feel for their background. I have it in my studio and am trying hard to keep it clean! It has a slick cover so it is actually
easier to keep clean. One of the best.
easier to keep clean. One of the best.
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Great Ceramic Figure Artists
30 Dec 2012
By D. Kattenbraker
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The artists chosen are interesting and extremely talented. The format of the book is not as useful to me as another I have, but I would still recommend this book to any collectors or ceramic artists. Thank you to E. Garcia for the hard work, and to the artists for their generous sharing.
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