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you know me ; was: younomi show

updated mon 12 apr 10

 

Lee Love on sat 10 apr 10


On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Wes Rolley wrote:
> Some observations. =3DA0Disconnected.
>
> Is it merely a matter of my personal taste that I was so attracted to
> the elegance of Harlan House's work? =3DA0Or is it a judgment of >aesthet=
ic=3D
quality?

I like yunomi shapes. I haven't had a chance to view the
whole show.

> The range of styles gives a lie to the use of a Japanese term to >label t=
=3D
he show. =3DA0Shows that labels are often meaningless.

Like Raku and Shino, I suppose it is best to say "American Yunomi."

> A big name is sometimes merely an indicator of price.

There was a MacKenzie shino type yunomi put out in his corner
at Northern Clay Center. Big name, small price: $14.00 There
is a factor of choice, even for "names."


--
Lee, a Mashiko potter in Minneapolis
http://mashikopots.blogspot.com/

=3D93Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don't claim them. Feel
the artistry moving through and be silent.=3D94 --Rumi