A paperclay update [Article arose from discussions at the International Paperclay Symposium at the International Ceramic Studio, Keeskemet (1st: 2004: Hungary)]

The author reports on discussions arising from the First International Paperclay Symposium, held at the International Ceramic Studio, Kecskemet, Hungary in 2004. The 19 artists, from 12 countries, at the event met to reassess the medium and share experiences and techniques. There is now a sizeable a...

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Published in:Ceramics technical 2006-05 (22), p.37-40
Main Author: Hay, Graham
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Art education
Artistic content
Ceramics
History
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Summary:The author reports on discussions arising from the First International Paperclay Symposium, held at the International Ceramic Studio, Kecskemet, Hungary in 2004. The 19 artists, from 12 countries, at the event met to reassess the medium and share experiences and techniques. There is now a sizeable amount of information available on paperclay in books, journals and on the Internet. The article considers its history and the influence of educational institutions in promoting its use. The article goes on to discuss the work of some of the artists at the Symposium, and to consider those most likely to be attracted to paperclay: new entrants to ceramics and those frustrated by the physical limitations of conventional clay. Paperclay allows artists to make large thin and highly textured works and artistic freedom, because there is no established tradition in the material. It is increasingly available commercially in many countries including Australia, USA and Thailand.
ISSN:1324-4175