Looks at the ceramic surface in the context of the vessel and platter that includes the non-functional, the metaphoric, the narrative and the sculptural. It covers areas of methodology and techniques for making, decorating and firing, along with the full spectrum of clays and firing temperatures.
Matthias Ostermann was born in Germany.A ceramicist since 1974, he now lives and works in Montreal, Canada.A well-travelled artist, he has lectured and taught in Toronto, Australia, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, Scandinavia,New Zealand, the United States and Brasil, as well as the UK. He has also exhibited internationally, and his work can be found in such permanent collections as the Baden-Wuertenbergisches Landesmuseum in Germany, the Canadian Clay and Glass Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Royal Ontario Museum and Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art in Toronto. He is also an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1981 he has specialised in low-fired tin-glaze techniques for functional domestic wares, sculpture and architectural wall tiles. However, he is currently exploring oriental high-fire glazes. His strong leaning towards painting and narrative work in particular, comes from a love of stories, myths and legends, a legacy from his mother who was a professional raconteuse. Ostermann has also written other books; The New Maiolica: Contemporary Approaches to Colour and Technique and The Ceramic Narrative, all published by A&C Black in London and the University of Pennsylvania Press in Philadelphia.
a beautifull produced book providing inspiration and information
for students and ceramicists alike.
*KPA Newsletter*
Over 200 pages of glorious colour to dip into and discover a
multitude of different ceramic surfaces.
*Craft & Design magazine, July/Aug. 09*
This book is an absolute treasure...suitable for all levels of
experience.
*www.karenplatt.co.uk (June 2009)*
...a beautifully produced book providing inspiration and
information for students and ceramicists alike...
*KPA Newsletter (2009)*
...this beautiful book will provide inspiration to ceramicists,
educators and historians alike.
*London Potter Newsletter (August/September 2009)*
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