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A celebration of the ingenuity and diversity of talent found in contemporary ceramics. In this book, Matthias Ostermann presents an exploration of the ceramic surface through an examination of the works of 200 ceramicists from around the world. His overview of these varied artists'' work throws up a huge spectrum of contemporary techniques and approaches. This collection focuses on the vessel and platter - including the non-functional, the metaphoric, the narrative, and even the sculptural. Each image is accompanied by technical information as well as a statement of the artist''s inspiration and motivation that offers insight into the concept of the piece. The surfaces themselves show a wide range of techniques of making, decorating and firing, offering a sumptuous selection of ideas and methods. An inspiring read for ceramicists, educators, and historians alike!>
About the author
Matthias Ostermann was born in Germany. A ceramicist since 1974, he lived and worked in Montreal, Canada before his death in 2009. A well-travelled artist, he lectured and taught in Toronto, Australia, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, Scandinavia, New Zealand, the United States and Brazil, as well as the UK. He 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 was also an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva, Switzerland.
