Carol Smeraldo Pottery © 2011 All Rights reserved
Carol Smeraldo Pottery
Nova Scotia
Phone: 902- 434-1336
Web Site Re-Design
By One Off Studio
CATALOGUE:
RAKU
Item numbers ending with “R”
RAKU
Item numbers ending with “R”
CATALOGUE:
“A SYMBOLIC JOURNEY” Item numbers starting with SJ and AG
“A SYMBOLIC JOURNEY” Item numbers starting with SJ and AG
CATALOGUE:
PORCELAIN AND TRANSLUCENT PORCELAIN Item numbers 1001 onward
PORCELAIN AND TRANSLUCENT PORCELAIN Item numbers 1001 onward
CATALOGUE:
PASTEL PAINTINGS
Item numbers starting with “P”
PASTEL PAINTINGS
Item numbers starting with “P”
ARTIST STATEMENT- A SEARCH
My work in Porcelain and Stoneware has been an expression of a search for understanding the creative cycle natural to all of us. Deep within the unknown territory of the inner landscape lies the possibility of inspiration and a mysterious connection that may open the way to the unexpected. Myths, metaphors, and motifs play key roles. Harmony within contrast is important.
With a rich variety of hand building and throwing techniques I create clay art works from very small to unusually large functional to sculptural works. Inspired by nature especially the ocean, music, painting and currently by the thrilling affects possible in Japanese/North American style RAKU firing, I use porcelain and translucent porcelain fired to cone 5-8 in oxidation and Raku clay fired to cone 08-06 in reduction in my gas raku kiln.
With a rich variety of hand building and throwing techniques I create clay art works from very small to unusually large functional to sculptural works. Inspired by nature especially the ocean, music, painting and currently by the thrilling affects possible in Japanese/North American style RAKU firing, I use porcelain and translucent porcelain fired to cone 5-8 in oxidation and Raku clay fired to cone 08-06 in reduction in my gas raku kiln.
#146R “Mother Boat: Hatchery”
As seen in “500 RAKU”, Larks Books 2011 and Potters Council Raku Calendar 2010
As seen in “500 RAKU”, Larks Books 2011 and Potters Council Raku Calendar 2010
I express my impressions primarily with “One Off” porcelain and Raku sculptures, vessels, murals, containers, wall pieces and Art in Motion mobiles. I can only aspire to that which takes my breath away through expressive contrasts in harmony with sublime subtlety in form, texture, colour, and movement.. It is enlivening to continue to push the materials and to learn through workshops, working with other artists and being inspired by art works in other media.
With 40 years experience and international recognition, I teach Intermediate, Advanced and Mentorship pottery classes at Atlantic Pottery Supplies in Dartmouth and work in my lakeside, woodland One Off Studio in Nova Scotia, Canada.
With 40 years experience and international recognition, I teach Intermediate, Advanced and Mentorship pottery classes at Atlantic Pottery Supplies in Dartmouth and work in my lakeside, woodland One Off Studio in Nova Scotia, Canada.
BRIEF BIO
Carol attended Rhode Island School of Design, Massachusetts College of Art and NSCAD Univ. She received the first NS Cultural Life Award and the Progress Club of Canada's Women of Excellence Award in Arts and Culture. She helped found NS Designer Crafts Council and is a past president, Standards and Newsletter Chair as well as an honourary member and is designated as a Master Artisan. She was a director of the NS Art Bank and Spectrum Fine Art and Craft Co-op. She also founded and directed the Halifax Studio School of Pottery and One Off Studio.
Her work is included in public collections in Canada, US and Japan, including the Art Gallery of NS and Mount St. Vincent University and numerous private collections. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions and received grants and awards in Canada and the US. Carol's work has been featured in several magazines and books including STUDIO CERAMICS IN CANADA by Gail Crawford, CERAMICS MONTHLY, June 2008, Potters Council Raku Calendar 2010 and Lark Books, “500 Raku” 2011.
She has studied with internationally known ceramists: Michael Cardew, Michael Casson, David Eeles from England: Robin Hopper, Jack Sures, Harlan House, Enid LeGros from Canada: Cynthia Bringle, Harry Holl, Paula Winokur, Steven Hill from USA
Her work is included in public collections in Canada, US and Japan, including the Art Gallery of NS and Mount St. Vincent University and numerous private collections. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions and received grants and awards in Canada and the US. Carol's work has been featured in several magazines and books including STUDIO CERAMICS IN CANADA by Gail Crawford, CERAMICS MONTHLY, June 2008, Potters Council Raku Calendar 2010 and Lark Books, “500 Raku” 2011.
She has studied with internationally known ceramists: Michael Cardew, Michael Casson, David Eeles from England: Robin Hopper, Jack Sures, Harlan House, Enid LeGros from Canada: Cynthia Bringle, Harry Holl, Paula Winokur, Steven Hill from USA
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#217R, “Rockin’ Pot with branches and Crystals” SOLD
#179R “Under Sea Tidal Pull”
SJI 27 “ Receiving : Closing”
SJI 7 “ Receiving: Open #2”
#211R
#215R, Rockin’ Pot with Feathers and Crystals”
