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The article discusses an interview with Canadian ceramic artist Les Manning. Topics explored include his favourite sculpture which consists of porcelain, clay, and iron stoneware, his educational background and initial involvement in ceramic art production, and his leadership as head of the ceramics program of the Banff Arts Centre in Alberta.

The article discusses an interview with Japanese ceramics artist Kayoko Hoshino. Topics explored include her initial work at a ceramics studio in Kyoto, Japan, her participation in several national ceramics competitions such as the 1997 Ashi Modern Craft Exhibition which earned her the Grand Prix award, and her distinct clay kneading techniques.

The article discusses the career and works of ceramic artist Satoru Hoshino. Topics include his studio being destroyed by a landslide, the artist starting University as an economics student but was an activist at heart with a passion for revolution and becoming a member of the Sodiesha group of artists at the age of 28. The tragedy of the landslide becoming inextricably linked with his view of the natural world inspiring in the completion of his masterpiece "Ancient Woodland I" in 1993.

The article discusses about the Japanese ceramic artist Harumi Nakashima and his work. Topics include his membership of the International Academy of Ceramics and his role as a professor at the Aichi University of Education, his passion in his artwork, and the images of various porcelain artworks created by Nakashima.

The article profiles artist Janet DeBoos, drawing on an interview conducted by the author at DeBoos' home studio in Australia. She discusses her favorite artwork of her own, an installation piece with dry glazed clay boxes and porcelain cups. Particular attention is given to the satisfaction and enjoyment DeBoos gets from the creative process.

The article presents a profile of Australian potter Jeff Mincham. Mincham's experiences accidentally creating new ceramic glaze techniques are described, elements of the wabi aesthetic in a tea bowl made by Mincham are examined, and the effects of a wildfire near Mincham's Australian studio on his art are discussed.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary artist and potter Pippin Drysdale. Particular focus is given to her work creating ceramic vessels. Drysdale also offers observations on topics including how she first began creating pottery, her use of color in her art and her home in Australia.

The article presents a profile of Australian ceramic artist and chemist Owen Rye. Information is provided on the firing techniques, glazes, and aesthetics of Rye's favorite pots, friendships which have been realized through his annual firing of clay pieces in his wood-fired kiln, and his history of family and education.

The article presents a profile and discusses the work of the Australian potter Greg Daly. The author describes a visit to Daly's home and studio located near the town of Cowra in central New South Wales. Topics addressed include: Daly's propensity to keep his best pieces for himself, the misfiring of his kiln early in his career that accidentally led to the creation of some of his favorite pots, and his claim that his work is a reflection of the Australian landscape.

In this article, the author presents a personal narrative in which he reflects upon his experiences meeting the ceramic artist Janet Mansfield, dealing with topics including her artists' studio in Australia, her work as the editor of the periodical "Pottery in Australia," and several quotations from Mansfield relating to her life and work.