Search

Examines the conceptual basis for the body of work from artist Christopher Scott Brumfield titled "On the Origin of Barnacles," that features free standing and wall-mounted organic forms executed using thick groggy earthenware, recycled glass and dry chunky glazes. Subject of "Gulf Quilt," a wall piece created from a mixture of rough, grog chunked earthenware, porcelain and melted cobalt glass; Weaving technique used in the collection of rounded and linear forms in "Puddle Wonderful"; Aspects of nature explored in "Rot Nacht."

The article features the works of artist, Noor Camstra. The article notes that Noor Camstra's work is the rendering of personal observations mostly from nature, at an abstract level. Her technique has its own line of development. She has been an independent ceramist for 15 years and has her own workshop. Her composition develops consistency and the forms are derived from nature including birds, crabs ad insects. She creates an interesting surface, increasing the effect by using glazes and sees to it that the origin of her motifs is not too direct.