Clay, in the time of Covid is a snapshot of our clay lives during Covid 19, so far. Our guild members were invited to send in a snapshot of their studios (studio pets welcome), their favourite piece of work created since March, or something else clay related that summed up a part of their experience as a clay artist during Covid 19.
This heart series was purchased by the Nova Scotia Art Bank this spring. This work represents my experience working as an emergency medical dispatcher which in the time of Covid has become much more challenging. - Shauna MacLeod, Black Crow Pottery
This is a compilation from some of the thousands of ceramic 💕touchstones made by 13 of our Guild members.
They were distributed to many of those impacted by the April 2020 mass killings within our Nova Scotian community. Not only was this a great tragedy but the grief was compounded by the isolation imposed by Covid. - Gerri Frager
In hopes of doing a pop-up outside before the snow flies.....pots patiently waiting to be glazed. - Mindy Moore
When Covid first put everyone into isolation I did a (socially distanced) take home pottery kit. There were online video instructions and parents could do little projects at their tables with their kids. Then I collected the pieces in boxes and fired it all with a clear glaze. People could collect their work from a table outside, by appointment.
I couldn't make anything myself, because my kids were home from school, but I could work on this project over a few weekends so some people had something new to try while we were all stuck at home! - Amy Noel, Wabiscotia Pottery
A collection of rough test tiles reminded me of all the concert halls and theatres standing empty this year, representing the effect the pandemic has had on members of the performing arts community. - Jeanne Martin Ehler
I am still fairly new to the ceramic world but my tiny basement studio is my happy place where I can lose myself in clay and for a short time forget about the COVID world we now find ourselves in.
This small covered jar was created in one of those moments.
- Mary Lee Edwards
I worked on my entries for the Guild’s “4 x 4 x 4” early in spring, and chose to do social commentary while socially isolated. I was pleased enough with my “Four words: no justice no peace” that I used that motif again in a larger piece later in the summer; the vase is my favourite piece from this time of Covid.
- Carol Morrow
Plenty of Time
7” tall by 6” wide
Plenty of time for thought these days
Remember another time,
when we could touch.
-Jennifer Houghtailing
Sleeping Animal Plate
Made with Cone 6 white stoneware with coloured slips, pencils and underglazes. - Karen Robinson
Blue box with copper wire
Porcelain, copper wire, 14x14x14cm not including wire
Piece took two months to tie the 800 copper wire knots. My kiln was not connected after a big downsizing move, and I could not get an electrician to come into our house. I used what I had in my studio. It got me through a time when we were self isolating for two weeks and then more of the same afterwards.
-Alexandra McCurdy
To regain some control in my life I organized my expansive collection of underglaze colours.
I happily accomplished this task and now can find any colour easily. Creating calm amidst chaos has sparked my creativity to draw on my pottery once again.
- France Arruda
This year I finally found time to make myself a set of plates. Well, almost a set, the rest are still waiting to be fired. - Jane Harrington, Sun Porch Pottery
Covid19 Outbreak
This piece blew up in the kiln. Must have been a sign! I have not glazed it yet. I will.....
-Sharon Fiske
Covid19, a good excuse to only work 40 hours a week.
Shelves full of work and a studio couch with two cats to occupy our time. Lots of time to relax this year.
-Vaughan Smith