West Meets East: Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada

at Oxford Ceramics Gallery ( www.oxfordceramics.com) in Oxford, England, through November 22.

1 Shoji Hamada’s Okinawa bowl, 9 in. (23 cm) in diameter, stoneware, cream glaze with Okinawan enamels, 1950s.
1 Shoji Hamada’s Okinawa bowl, 9 in. (23 cm) in diameter, stoneware, cream glaze with Okinawan enamels, 1950s.
2 Bernard Leach’s boney pie dish, 7¾ in. (20 cm) in diameter, earthenware, slip-trailed decoration, 1920s.
2 Bernard Leach’s boney pie dish, 7¾ in. (20 cm) in diameter, earthenware, slip-trailed decoration, 1920s.

 

Schema: A Journey Through Traditional Patterns and Imagery

at Belger Crane Yard Gallery (www.redstarstudios.org) in Kansas City, Missouri, through January 23, 2016.

1 Melanie Sherman’s platter with deer, clouds, fish, antlers, eggshells, and flowers, 16 in. (40 cm) in diameter, porcelain, glaze, overglaze, gold luster, found objects, 2015. Photo: EG Schempf.
1 Melanie Sherman’s platter with deer, clouds, fish, antlers, eggshells, and flowers, 16 in. (40 cm) in diameter, porcelain, glaze, overglaze, gold luster, found objects, 2015. Photo: EG Schempf.

 

Asia in Amsterdam

at Rijksmuseum (www.rijksmuseum.nl) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, through January 17, 2016.

1 Sweetmeat set with the coat of arms of Johannes Camphuys, Jingdezhen, China, 14 in. (36 cm) in diameter, porcelain, 1671–90. Courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum. Photo: Dennis Helmar.
1 Sweetmeat set with the coat of arms of Johannes Camphuys, Jingdezhen, China, 14 in. (36 cm) in diameter, porcelain, 1671–90. Courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum. Photo: Dennis Helmar.
2 Majolica dish, earthenware, majolica, ca. 600 CE.
2 Majolica dish, earthenware, majolica, ca. 600 CE.

 

The Makings VI

at Willock & Sax Gallery (www.willockandsaxgallery.com) in Banff, Alberta, Canada, November 1–30.

1 Mindy Andrews’ twig espresso cup and saucer, 4 in. (10 cm) in length, hand-painted porcelain, 2015.
1 Mindy Andrews’ twig espresso cup and saucer, 4 in. (10 cm) in length, hand-painted porcelain, 2015.

Topographic–Bradley Keys

at Willock & Sax Gallery (www.willockandsaxgallery.com), in Banff, Alberta, Canada, November 1–30.

1 Bradley Keys’ Topographic–Windmill Series, 17 in. (43 cm) in diameter, stoneware, glaze, electric fired to cone 6, 2015.
1 Bradley Keys’ Topographic–Windmill Series, 17 in. (43 cm) in diameter, stoneware, glaze, electric fired to cone 6, 2015.
 

RE-MADE: Contemporary Approaches to Factory Ceramics

at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (www.amoca.org) in Pomona, California, through December 27.

1 Cynthia Consentino’s Baby Blues (Bluebirds), 7½ in. (19 cm) in height, altered commercial figurine, mixed media, 2015.
1 Cynthia Consentino’s Baby Blues (Bluebirds), 7½ in. (19 cm) in height, altered commercial figurine, mixed media, 2015.
2 Debra Broz’s Dressage Horses, modified vintage ceramic figurines, mixed media, 2015.
2 Debra Broz’s Dressage Horses, modified vintage ceramic figurines, mixed media, 2015.
3 Blechmeki’s Tableau 12i, 3 ft. 9 in. (1.2 m) in length, photograph of ceramic figurines, 2015.
3 Blechmeki’s Tableau 12i, 3 ft. 9 in. (1.2 m) in length, photograph of ceramic figurines, 2015.
4 From left to right: Cynthia Consentino’s Bird Mary II, Winged Madonna II, vessel, Dog Mary II, and Cartoon Mary, to 14 in. (37 cm) in height, porcelain, 2015. Photo: Bob Benns.
4 From left to right: Cynthia Consentino’s Bird Mary II, Winged Madonna II, vessel, Dog Mary II, and Cartoon Mary, to 14 in. (37 cm) in height, porcelain, 2015. Photo: Bob Benns.

Out of the Labyrinth: Contemporary Mexican Ceramics

at Northern Clay Center (www.northernclaycenter.org) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, through November 8.

1 Xawery Wolski’s Vestido Crudo, 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) in height, ceramic, 2014.
1 Xawery Wolski’s Vestido Crudo, 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) in height, ceramic, 2014.

Artifice of Nature

at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (www.crafthouston.org) in Houston, Texas, through December 27.

1 Susan Beiner’s Synthetic Reality, porcelain, foam, wood panels, 2008.
1 Susan Beiner’s Synthetic Reality, porcelain, foam, wood panels, 2008.
2 Susan Beiner’s Synthetic Reality (detail), porcelain, foam, wood panels, 2008.
2 Susan Beiner’s Synthetic Reality (detail), porcelain, foam, wood panels, 2008.

Seagrove Area Potters Association—collaborative auction at the “Celebration of Seagrove Potters,” Historic Luck’s Cannery with related events

at various Seagrove Area Potters Association shops (www.discoverseagrove.com), in Seagrove, North Carolina, November 20–22, 2015.

1 Hitomi Shibata, Studio Touya, and David Stuempfle’s platter, 18 in. (46 cm) in diameter, stoneware, sliptrailing, brushwork, wood fired, 2015.
1 Hitomi Shibata, Studio Touya, and David Stuempfle’s platter, 18 in. (46 cm) in diameter, stoneware, sliptrailing, brushwork, wood fired, 2015.
2 Frank Neef and Paul Ray’s carved platter, 15 in. (38 cm) in diameter, 2015.
2 Frank Neef and Paul Ray’s carved platter, 15 in. (38 cm) in diameter, 2015.
3 Daniel Johnston and Matthew Kelly’s gourd bottle, wheel thrown, salt glazed, wood fired, 2015. 3–5 Photos: Lindsey Lambert.
3 Daniel Johnston and Matthew Kelly’s gourd bottle, wheel thrown, salt glazed, wood fired, 2015. 3–5 Photos: Lindsey Lambert.

 

Subscriber Extras: Exposure 2015 Extra images

Schema: A Journey Through Traditional Pattern and Imagery,

at Belger Crane Yard Studios (www.redstarstudios.org) in Kansas City, Missouri, October 2, 2015–January 23, 2016.

1. Melanie Sherman’s Vase with Koi, 26 in. (66 cm) in length, porcelain, glaze, luster, mixed media, and found objects, 2015. Photo: EG Schempf.
1. Melanie Sherman’s Vase with Koi, 26 in. (66 cm) in length, porcelain, glaze, luster, mixed media, and found objects, 2015. Photo: EG Schempf.
2. Meleanie Sherman’s Cups in a Baby Lamb Carcass, porcelain, glaze, overglaze, gold luster, and found objects, 2013. Photo: EG Schempf.
2. Meleanie Sherman’s Cups in a Baby Lamb Carcass, porcelain, glaze, overglaze, gold luster, and found objects, 2013. Photo: EG Schempf.
3. Meleanie Sherman’s Cup with Fish, Knife, Horsehair, porcelain, glaze, overglaze, gold luster, and found objects, 2013. Photo: EG Schempf.
3. Meleanie Sherman’s Cup with Fish, Knife, Horsehair, porcelain, glaze, overglaze, gold luster, and found objects, 2013. Photo: EG Schempf.

 

RE-MADE: Contemporary Approaches to Facotry Ceramics,

at The American Museum of Art (www.amoca.org), in Pomona, California, through December 27, 2015.

1. Blechmeki’s Tableau 20c, ceramic, 2015.
1. Blechmeki’s Tableau 20c, ceramic, 2015.
2. Debra Broz’s Hybrid Bloom, 8 in. (20 cm) in height, ceramics, epoxy, acrylic, 2013. Photo: Rebecca L. Marino.
2. Debra Broz’s Hybrid Bloom, 8 in. (20 cm) in height, ceramics, epoxy, acrylic, 2013. Photo: Rebecca L. Marino.
3. Cynthia Consentino’s Dog Mary II and Cartoon Mary, up to 5¾ in. (15 cm) in height, porcelain, 2015. Photo: Bob Benns.
3. Cynthia Consentino’s Dog Mary II and Cartoon Mary, up to 5¾ in. (15 cm) in height, porcelain, 2015. Photo: Bob Benns.

 

The Makings IV

at Willock & Sax Gallery (www.willockandsaxgallery.com), in Banff, Alberta, Canada, November 1–30, 2015.

1. Barb Tipton’s Traveling (Under Uncertain Skies), 10½ in. (27 cm) in height, handbuilt, ceramic, glazes, decals, 2015.
1. Barb Tipton’s Traveling (Under Uncertain Skies), 10½ in. (27 cm) in height, handbuilt, ceramic, glazes, decals, 2015.
2. Ed Bamiling’s Whimsy Cup A, 5 in (13 cm) in length, paper clay, glaze, raku fired, 2015. Photo: Willock & Sax Gallery.
2. Ed Bamiling’s Whimsy Cup A, 5 in (13 cm) in length, paper clay, glaze, raku fired, 2015. Photo: Willock & Sax Gallery.
3. Lisa McGrath’s High Tea Cup and Saucer, 8 in. (20 cm) in height, handpainted stoneware, 2015.
3. Lisa McGrath’s High Tea Cup and Saucer, 8 in. (20 cm) in height, handpainted stoneware, 2015.
4. Mindy Andrews’ Tree Block with Stump Cups, 8½ in. (22 cm) in height, handpainted porcelain, 2015.
4. Mindy Andrews’ Tree Block with Stump Cups, 8½ in. (22 cm) in height, handpainted porcelain, 2015.

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