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![]() Article by Betty Freudenheim |
"Pre-Dawn Attack Ceremonial Vessel," by Ron Artman, has the ominous aspect of as armored vehicle with sharp metal weapons jammed into the handles. Although this circular pot is made of stoneware, the entire surface appears enclosed in bolted-down plaques of metal. Only the boldest of warriors would dare to drink from such a vessel. |
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"Big is beautiful for Alice Springs
potter Ron Artman. For just a little over a year, Ron has been
transforming clay into convex-sided vessels averaging well over 40 cm in
height and breadth. All of his pots are hand built from rough-textured
raku clay, then heavily incised using lineal strokes which follow the form
of the vessel. The ultimate impact of this combined scale and artistry is
one of strength, power and, above all, beauty." (Click here to read entire article)
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"Betsy displays Gondokoro by Ron Artman in her dressing room so she can admire it daily. It's named after an old British outpost along the Blue Nile south of Khartoum. Artman often transfers the history he is reading about in5o the pottery he is creating" |
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Featured cover artist for Ceramics Monthly |
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Ron Artman's sculptural ceramic work is permanent exhibition in Mariner Bay at Annapolis Towne Centre. Click to see this beautiful setting. |