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PEELER: POTTERS OF US AND JAPAN: DVD
Ceramic Art Films - This DVD includes the 4 Potters films.
Minutes: 64 minutes
Author: Marj and Richard Peeler
Potters of Japan, Parts 1 and 2. These two films, shot on location in Japan, will reveal the influence Japanese pottery has had on ceramics all over the world, and give insight into Japanese culture through the ceramic methods and philosophies of the five potters shown in each film. Each man is famous for his mastery of a particular technique and the viewer gets a rare opportunity to observe him closely as he works. These men frequently depend upon heat, flames, and wood ash to finish their work, and the pottery reflects the wide range of results, which is inevitable in this unique partnership with nature. Because each man carries on the work of his ancestors, pottery is seen being made much as it was centuries ago. A particular attraction of these films is the firing of the multi-chambered Japanese kilns.
Part 1 Includes: Mori Pottery of Shikoku Kei Fujiwara at Bizen Mr. Ichino at Tamba Ancient elbo-made pots near Kyoto Yuzo Kondo at Kyoto Bidai 16 minutes
Part 2 Includes: Mr. Rokusai at Shigaraki Takuo Kato at Tajimi Mr. Kaneshigi at Bizen Mr. Shimaoka at Mashiko Raku Pottery at Kyoto 15 minutes
Potters of the USA Parts 1 and 2. Four outstanding American potters are presented working and discussing their craft in each of these two films shot in the artists' own studios. Those visited are all sound, successful craftsmen, with many years' experience. Because each one discusses his own personal philosopy and talks about his work, a feeling of intimacy is created between the artist and the viewer. A wide variety of forming and glazing methods are demonstrated and many of each artists' finished pieces are shown in addition to those in progress. The works range from vase shapes on which the artist has inscribed poetry and quotations to a hundred-foot-long ceramic mural.
Part 1 Includes: Charles Lakofsky, William Wyman, Vivika and Otto Heino 16 minutes
Part 2 Includes: Warren Mackenzie, Paul Bogatay, Toshiko Takaezu, Frans Wildenhain 17 minutes
By showing ceramic artists at work, these films provide unique insight into the methods, materials, and equipment basic to the art and craft of ceramics. Artists' commentaries are included to give an insight into their thinking and philosophy in planning and executing their work. |
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