New Ceramics in from Christo Giles and Lisa Ringwood

Two of our favorite local ceramicists; Christo Giles and Lisa Ringwood have spoiled us with their latest firings.  Come visit us to see more!

Vase and front bowl by Christo Giles, Bird Platter by Lisa Ringwood.

Bowls by Christo Giles.

Bowls by Christo Giles.

Bowls by Christo Giles.

Bowls by Christo Giles.

Pincushion Platter by Lisa Ringwood.

Small Bowls by Lisa Ringwood.

Selection of Small Bowls by Lisa Ringwood.

Detail of Small Bowl by Lisa Ringwood.

Crane Platter by Lisa Ringwood.

Detail of Oriental Platter by Lisa Ringwood.

After Design Indaba

Kalk Bay Modern showcased its own textile range, Art-i-San, formally known as Ekoka, this past weekend at the 2013 Design Indaba Expo.  The stand was also transformed into a mini pop-up shop selling artworks by Nicolaas Maritz, Bronwyn Findley, Gerald Tabata and Judy Bumstead.  Also on exhibit were ceramics by Christo Giles and John Bauer as well as turned wooden bowls by Rodney Band. 

The response was hugely positive and we anticipate many more textile orders!  Come visit the gallery to see our new textile colourways.  

Two new textile designs are in production presently and will be launched very soon.  Watch this space!

Carmen Bags (short handle)

Conference Bag

Cushion covers available in a variety sizes and colourways

Yvette at the Kalk Bay Modern stand

Ceramics artists featured in Textile & Jewellery exhibition

Lisa Ringwood, Christo Giles, Lisa Firer, John Bauer and Ayalah Zohar will be spoiling us this upcoming exhibition by also featuring selected works.  This is the first time we will be including ceramics in our annual Textile & Jewellery exhibition opening 5th December and running till 5th January 2013. 

Christo Giles

Christo Giles

Christo Giles

Lisa Firer

Lisa Ringwood

Lisa Ringwood

Lisa Ringwood

Ayalah Zohar

John Bauer

John Bauer

More artists: Sculpture and Ceramic Exhibition

Ceramics - clay fired (heated at very high temperatures) thus forever changing its molecular structure - is an alchemical process from start to finish.  From the choice of clay to the firing techniques through to the glazes and slips chosen.  The beauty and magic of this craft and artform lies in its elemental nature.  As an ancient craft of creating form from something essentially formless, our approach to pottery, ceramics is continuously transforming the possibilities of this earthy and tactile medium.

As mentioned in previously Kalk Bay Modern will be featuring over 20 ceramic artists for the upcoming Sculpture and Ceramic Exhibition on 4th July 2012.  Today we'll continue by introducing a few more big names in the South African ceramic art world.  The Mervyn Gers Collective made a distinct impression at this years Design Indaba 2012 and will displaying dark-glazed, organic forms while Helen Vaughn's textual, earthenware vessels rhythmically reflect the natural world.  David Walters will present his smoke-fired (a fascinating process!) porcelain bowls, Gemma Orkin, famous for her tactile and beautifully illustrated earthenware will feature tall, playful vases.  Christo Giles will grace us with his celadon and shino glazed forms with feminine curves and oriental lines, while Michael and Anthea Methven will be exhibiting one of their incredible animal light sculptures, a springbok luminaire.  Should be spectacular!

Christo Giles

Christo Giles

Christo Giles

Gemma Orkin

David Walters

Helen Vaughn

Helen Vaughn

Mervyn Gers Collective

Mervyn Gers Collective