Cover Hans Vangsø – Smallsquared jar, stoneware, 2013, H12cm (Photo: Michael Harris) See page 40
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Features 30 Where Strange Things Start to Happen Ian Wilson draws our attention to the diverse works of Zoe Lloyd 36 Making Cups for People Kevin de Choisy discusses Kate Wilson’s 445-cup installation and war-related ceramics 40 Raw Talent The life and powerful pots of Danish ceramist Hans Vangsø, explored by Lindsey Brown 46 A Glimpse Inside Helen Walsh takes us behind the scenes of Matthew Darbyshire: WA Ismay Collection 52 A Marriage of Art & Science John Christian helps us discover the experiences influencing Peter Smith’s practice 58 Broadening the Mind The prominence of clay at the 55th Venice Biennale, writes Andy Christian, is significant Knowledge & Regulars 62 Technique Slip Trailing Dylan Bowen shares his love of slip 64 Glazing Opalescent Chun-style Glazes Linda Bloomfield explains recipes and methods 68 Glazing Salt Glaze Ruth King’s salt glazing approach, tips, and firing schedule 70 Listings/Classifieds 79 A Potter’s Day Meet Scotland’s ‘last Ceramics student’ 80 Letters 82 Off-Centre Dr Chris Bell contemplates how he, a scientist and physicist, approaches ceramics isue 266 March/April 2014
Spin-Off & Review 14 Pride of Place Yvonna Demczynska on a contemporary Dutch vessel 15 Preview Joanna Bird discusses a new site-specific ceramic installation 16 Report An overview of the North Devon Pottery Festival 17 Report ARGINET, a European cultural project 18 Report The work of Mexico’s Colectivo 1050º 19 Report A lyrical review of the British Ceramics Biennial 19 Potters’ News 20 Review Gallery 24 Review Exhibitions, Books, and DVDs
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