Monthly Archives: August 2012

Creative Seas

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Carter Gillies

Scott Cooper has challenged us to be more rational about our art. And being a rational sort of fellow, I’m on board. Lets kick our superstitions to the curb and dispense with the lazy thinking. Where it can be had, … Continue reading →

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Is the value of pottery a material object?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Carter Gillies

The funny thing I’ve noticed in my time among fellow artists is that very few of us would count as typical materialists. Generally speaking we tend to find that the world contains more important things than the stuff it is … Continue reading →

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Olympic thoughts

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Carter Gillies

I’m finally back from my vacation visiting my folks in the lovely town of Cape May NJ. A much needed break but a happy return to what is my life as a potter in Athens GA…. So, the break was … Continue reading →

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