Series in Ceramics

A definition of Series

Series may refer to anything of a serial form

How does this apply to art?

• In art, series would refer to multiple pieces that connect in some form or fashion

• They could connect to each other by:– Color– Texture– Form– Topic/theme– Or many other elements or principles

Many artists work using series

Andy Warhol

Rauschenberg

Eva Zeisel

• (Born Eva Amalia Stricker November 13, 1906) is a Hungarian industrial designer known for her work with ceramics

• Her forms are often

abstractions of the natural

world and human

relationships

Suze Lindsay

• is a studio potter living and working in the NC mountains.

• stoneware pots subtly reference the figure

• Her mark-making is strongly influenced by the study of historical ceramics with a focus on surface decoration used to enhance form by patterning and painting slips and glazes

A few other examples…

Gay Smith

Claudia Dunaway

Pam Brewer

Your homework assignment

• Go home and find an artist who works in functional series

• Find one that interests you• Print out images that you like and some

background information

Possible websites to find ceramic artists:• Ayumihorie.com • Ceramicartsdaily.com• Artcyclopedia.com

Research Journal Page

• Create a two page spread about the artist and their work

• Include your reflection on the following– Their theme– Craftsmanship– Form– Surface design